Lorrey And Manny's Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
There are so many wonderful eateries and pubs to explore in Crystal Beach within walking distance from the Beach House. Or you may choose to visit restaurants within surrounding communities a close drive away.
A fun Mexican inspired restaurant with a great patio, spicy jalapeño margaritas and tacos, burritos and other latin inspired dishes. Live music is often planned on Saturday evenings and ask them about their trivia nights. Many vegan and vegetarian options with substituting beyond meat crumble and coconut sour cream. Casa Hugo is a 1 km walk from the Beach House.
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Casa Hugo Mexican Eatery & Tequileria
4060 Erie RdA fun Mexican inspired restaurant with a great patio, spicy jalapeño margaritas and tacos, burritos and other latin inspired dishes. Live music is often planned on Saturday evenings and ask them about their trivia nights. Many vegan and vegetarian options with substituting beyond meat crumble and coconut sour cream. Casa Hugo is a 1 km walk from the Beach House.
Delicious pasta and pizza options for dine in or take out. The restaurant has a large patio, live music on many days and the staff will often accept reservations, which means you can stop in to reserve a time frame on your way back from the Beach. San Vitos is a short 600 meter walk from the Beach House.
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San Vito's Italian Bistro & Bar
3990 Erie RdDelicious pasta and pizza options for dine in or take out. The restaurant has a large patio, live music on many days and the staff will often accept reservations, which means you can stop in to reserve a time frame on your way back from the Beach. San Vitos is a short 600 meter walk from the Beach House.
We love the patio view overlooking the Niagara River. Be sure to arrive before dusk so you can take in the sights! We recommend ordering a couple pastas to share along with a plate of their sautéed mushrooms, garlic rapping and artichoke hearts. So delicious!
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Vaticano Italian Restaurant Fort Erie
90 Niagara BlvdWe love the patio view overlooking the Niagara River. Be sure to arrive before dusk so you can take in the sights! We recommend ordering a couple pastas to share along with a plate of their sautéed mushrooms, garlic rapping and artichoke hearts. So delicious!
A quaint wine tasting room only a few steps away from the beach house. You may choose a sample of 4 wines for $20 or a glass of wine or local beer. The complimentary foccia bread, balsamic oil and vinegar is delicious. A great place to enjoy a cheese board or purchase OLIV oils and vinegars.
Gather Tasting Room
A quaint wine tasting room only a few steps away from the beach house. You may choose a sample of 4 wines for $20 or a glass of wine or local beer. The complimentary foccia bread, balsamic oil and vinegar is delicious. A great place to enjoy a cheese board or purchase OLIV oils and vinegars.
A new Greek restaurant located on the same street as the Beach House. It is largely take out however there are a few cute tables to enjoy dining in. The food is delicious.
Fireside Crystal Beach
A new Greek restaurant located on the same street as the Beach House. It is largely take out however there are a few cute tables to enjoy dining in. The food is delicious.
A bar grill located at the end of our Street (Derby Road). They offer many options and the pub styled food is tasty. Take a short 600 meter walk from the Beach House for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can often add a bottle of wine to your order, if you choose to take out.
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South Coast Cookhouse
423 Derby RdA bar grill located at the end of our Street (Derby Road). They offer many options and the pub styled food is tasty. Take a short 600 meter walk from the Beach House for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can often add a bottle of wine to your order, if you choose to take out.
A casual pub on the beach strip where you may choose to get a glass of wine or snack on their patio. It's located right across from the Bay Beach side entrance alongside Caso Hugo, San Vitos and South Coast.
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Sneaker's Beach Tavern
4020 Erie RdA casual pub on the beach strip where you may choose to get a glass of wine or snack on their patio. It's located right across from the Bay Beach side entrance alongside Caso Hugo, San Vitos and South Coast.
Located a short walk at the end of Derby Road is Comet Subs and Kings Head Fresh Pies.
Kings Head Pies & Comet Subs
Located a short walk at the end of Derby Road is Comet Subs and Kings Head Fresh Pies.
You will often find us here on weekend mornings enjoying our breakfast sandwiches and lattes. They offer an amazing Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich on an English muffin, bagel or croissant. They have an assortment of coffees, teas and other tasty breakfast and light lunch options.
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Crystal Ball Cafe
4028 Erie RdYou will often find us here on weekend mornings enjoying our breakfast sandwiches and lattes. They offer an amazing Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich on an English muffin, bagel or croissant. They have an assortment of coffees, teas and other tasty breakfast and light lunch options.
A small Italian eatery owned by celebratory chef Matty Matheson located a short walk from the Beach House.
Rizzo's House of Parm
A small Italian eatery owned by celebratory chef Matty Matheson located a short walk from the Beach House.
This restaurant is a bit further down the beachstrip across from the main beach entranceway. About 1 km from the Beach House. The restaurant offers a beautiful patio and tasty medeterrian inspired food.
Beach House Restaurant
4130 Erie RoadThis restaurant is a bit further down the beachstrip across from the main beach entranceway. About 1 km from the Beach House. The restaurant offers a beautiful patio and tasty medeterrian inspired food.
Shaka offers Buddha bowls, avocado toast and smoothies among other items to go. Pick up some quick breakfast or lunch to bring to the park or beach.
Shaka Smoothies & Fresh Grub
3932 Erie RoadShaka offers Buddha bowls, avocado toast and smoothies among other items to go. Pick up some quick breakfast or lunch to bring to the park or beach.
Basalto Artisan Cheese
415 Derby RdA great place to visit to stock up on items to create your own cheese board.
Every Thursday night in the summer, head down for the Supper Market - food trucks, drinks, and music!
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Crystal Beach Waterfront Park and Boat Launch
3855 Terrace LnEvery Thursday night in the summer, head down for the Supper Market - food trucks, drinks, and music!
The market offers deli sandwiches, salads to go, fresh juices and many other take out options. The Beach Market is located just down the street on Derby Road.
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The Beach Market.
417 Derby RdThe market offers deli sandwiches, salads to go, fresh juices and many other take out options. The Beach Market is located just down the street on Derby Road.
Crystal Chandelier Cafe Etc.
3878 Erie RdSolange Bistro
An upscale French inspired bistro located downtown Ridgeway.
A fun bar and eatery located within downtown Ridgeway. The bar sometimes offers live music and Karaoke. Looking for a 5 km walk from the Beach House? You can easily walk into the historical Town of Ridgeway to visit several restaurants, theatres and the brewery.
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Trailside Bar And Grill
282 Ridge Rd NA fun bar and eatery located within downtown Ridgeway. The bar sometimes offers live music and Karaoke. Looking for a 5 km walk from the Beach House? You can easily walk into the historical Town of Ridgeway to visit several restaurants, theatres and the brewery.
While visiting the Beach House you may choose to walk or bike 2 km to the town of Ridgeway to visit the shops and restaurants in the downtown core.
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335 on the Ridge
335 Ridge Rd NWhile visiting the Beach House you may choose to walk or bike 2 km to the town of Ridgeway to visit the shops and restaurants in the downtown core.
The brewery is just down the street from 335 On The Ridge in Ridgway. They offer many delicious beers and snacks and small plates in a converted church. Check out their selection of hot sauces to go.
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Brimstone Brewing Company
209 Ridge Rd NThe brewery is just down the street from 335 On The Ridge in Ridgway. They offer many delicious beers and snacks and small plates in a converted church. Check out their selection of hot sauces to go.
The Club House restaurant is open for visitors and provides lots of dining options with lakeviews. The Club House is approx a 10 km round trip walk from the Beach House if you are feeling ambitious or a short drive.
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Bertie Boating Club
1010 Point Abino Rd SThe Club House restaurant is open for visitors and provides lots of dining options with lakeviews. The Club House is approx a 10 km round trip walk from the Beach House if you are feeling ambitious or a short drive.
A late front eatery offering pizza, burgers and fries close to Pleasant Beach in Port Colborne.
Rudders
A late front eatery offering pizza, burgers and fries close to Pleasant Beach in Port Colborne.
If you decide to check out the Beach areas around Port Colborne like Nickel Beach you will want to stop in for beer and food at this brewery. Beyond Meat and vegan cheese are available for substitutions and they have many beer options.
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Breakwall Brewing Company
46 Clarence StIf you decide to check out the Beach areas around Port Colborne like Nickel Beach you will want to stop in for beer and food at this brewery. Beyond Meat and vegan cheese are available for substitutions and they have many beer options.
The Smokin' Buddha
265 King StA craft brewery with tasty beer and the most amazing wood fired pizza. You may choose to visit for a quick lunch enroute to the Beach House. They offer vegan cheese for the pizza. It makes for a quick stop on your drive in or drive home, as it is located just off the QEW. It would also be a great stop if you choose to visit Niagara on the Lake for a day trip.
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The Grist
78 Four Mile Creek RoadA craft brewery with tasty beer and the most amazing wood fired pizza. You may choose to visit for a quick lunch enroute to the Beach House. They offer vegan cheese for the pizza. It makes for a quick stop on your drive in or drive home, as it is located just off the QEW. It would also be a great stop if you choose to visit Niagara on the Lake for a day trip.
A great stop for a pint, dinner and live music while visiting Niagara on the Lake. They offer amazing vegan wings.
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The Olde Angel Inn
224 Regent StA great stop for a pint, dinner and live music while visiting Niagara on the Lake. They offer amazing vegan wings.
A great stop for iced or regular coffee, espresso, wine, beer, coolers and martinis. Super friendly staff with a low key casual vibe.
Utopia Lounge and Vintage Shoppe
A great stop for iced or regular coffee, espresso, wine, beer, coolers and martinis. Super friendly staff with a low key casual vibe.
Sightseeing
This beautiful, shallow and clear beach is a 1 km walk from the Beach House. This carribean styled beach is breathtaking. Alcohol is not permitted and coolers and bags are inspected. Be sure to arrive early for the best spots. There is a side entrance that you may access for entry that is a few meters closer to the main beach entry gates where there is a playground and washrooms. Considering bringing a night cap down after gate hours to watch the sunset.
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Crystal Beach
This beautiful, shallow and clear beach is a 1 km walk from the Beach House. This carribean styled beach is breathtaking. Alcohol is not permitted and coolers and bags are inspected. Be sure to arrive early for the best spots. There is a side entrance that you may access for entry that is a few meters closer to the main beach entry gates where there is a playground and washrooms. Considering bringing a night cap down after gate hours to watch the sunset.
Crystal Beach Farmers Market
Queens CirclePop Up Paddle Company
410 Schooley RdPoint Abino Lighthouse
Point Abino Road SouthTHE RIDGE FILM HOUSE
320 Ridge Rd NGarrison Little Theatre
1101 Dipietro StreetCheck out their events calendar for concerts and fun experiences
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The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts
209 Ridge Rd NCheck out their events calendar for concerts and fun experiences
A short 15 minute drive from the Beach House brings you to this unique beach that permits cars. The beach and lake provide a very different experience to Bay Beach.
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Nickel Beach
69 Lake RdA short 15 minute drive from the Beach House brings you to this unique beach that permits cars. The beach and lake provide a very different experience to Bay Beach.
Splashtown Niagara Water Park
69 Lake RoadOld Fort Erie
Whisky Run Golf Club
631 Lorraine RdFort Erie Golf Club
1150 Sunset DrA must first time visit to see the Falls. Niagara Falls is about a 25 minute walk from the Beach House.
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Niagara Falls
A must first time visit to see the Falls. Niagara Falls is about a 25 minute walk from the Beach House.
Power Station has two new exciting attractions; a light show and a tunnel experience.
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Niagara Parks Power Station
7005 Niagara PkwyPower Station has two new exciting attractions; a light show and a tunnel experience.
WildPlay Niagara Falls MistRider Zipline
5920 Niagara PkwyNiagara Helicopters Limited
3731 Victoria AveTras las Cataratas
6650 Niagara PkwyNiagara on the Lake
Parque Queenston Heights
14184 Niagara PkwyTeatro del Festival Shaw
10 Queen's ParadeAnother option for booking a winetour for Niagara on the Lake or the Twenty Valley/Beamsville Bench Wine area. See the above winery tour caption for Manny and I's must see wineries
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Niagara Wine Tour Guides
327 Read RoadAnother option for booking a winetour for Niagara on the Lake or the Twenty Valley/Beamsville Bench Wine area. See the above winery tour caption for Manny and I's must see wineries
Cellar Door Wine Experience
4940 Jepson StPlanning to visit Niagara on the Lake during your Crystal Beach getaway? You may want to book some cooking classes. Niagara on the Lake is about a 30 minute drive from the Beach House.
Wine Country Cooking School
1339 Lakeshore RoadPlanning to visit Niagara on the Lake during your Crystal Beach getaway? You may want to book some cooking classes. Niagara on the Lake is about a 30 minute drive from the Beach House.
Skydive Burnaby
11631 Burnaby RdNeighborhoods
Ridgeway
A car free biking and hiking trail that extends from Fort Erie to Port Colborne. You may access the trail about 2 km's from the Beach House.
Friendship Trail
Friendship TrailA car free biking and hiking trail that extends from Fort Erie to Port Colborne. You may access the trail about 2 km's from the Beach House.
Old Lake Erie Beach Park
Consider bringing or renting bikes to enjoy this breathtaking trail. You can stop along the way for farm produce, bakery items, snacks and to visit wineries.
Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail
Niagara Parkway Recreational TrailConsider bringing or renting bikes to enjoy this breathtaking trail. You can stop along the way for farm produce, bakery items, snacks and to visit wineries.
The best selection of plant based restaurant options a 20 minute drive from the Beach House. Our favorites are Rise Above, Merchant Ale House, Brass Monkey, Lemon Tree and Trust Beer Bar however there are too many restaurants to list.
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St. Catharines
The best selection of plant based restaurant options a 20 minute drive from the Beach House. Our favorites are Rise Above, Merchant Ale House, Brass Monkey, Lemon Tree and Trust Beer Bar however there are too many restaurants to list.
Bring your bike or plan to walk along the Welland Canal trail. You may wish to take a stop downtown Welland to have a bite at the Vegan Hippy Chick restaurant, Matteos or take a canal side patio seat at Taris on the Water.
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Welland Canal
Bring your bike or plan to walk along the Welland Canal trail. You may wish to take a stop downtown Welland to have a bite at the Vegan Hippy Chick restaurant, Matteos or take a canal side patio seat at Taris on the Water.
Take a walk around Port Dalhousie pier and the JC Gardens Park path before enjoying dinner at Patio Anduluz. Grab a pint at Portside Social or Lock Street Brewing.
Port Dalhousie East Pier
Take a walk around Port Dalhousie pier and the JC Gardens Park path before enjoying dinner at Patio Anduluz. Grab a pint at Portside Social or Lock Street Brewing.
Shops and Stores Within Walking Distance
This wonderful boutique store is located at the end of Derby Road.
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Planks Canada
424 Derby RdThis wonderful boutique store is located at the end of Derby Road.
Cravings By Jayne
394 Derby RdA bakery located at the end of Derby Road.
Crew's Quarters
3950 Erie RoadA general store caring lots of products and beach items. There is also various snacks, waffles and coffee to go.
Crystal Beach Mercantile
4086 Erie RdA general store caring lots of products and beach items. There is also various snacks, waffles and coffee to go.
Neighbourhoods
A fun beach to visit close to Sherkston Shores if you decide to drive into Port Colborne.
Pleasant Beach Rd, Port Colborne, ON L0S 1R0, Canadá
A fun beach to visit close to Sherkston Shores if you decide to drive into Port Colborne.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Transportation Options
Fort Erie has it's own Uber like transportation service called Fort Erie Transit on Demand. You can download an app for your phone. There is also Central Taxi based in Fort Erie. You may also find Uber vehicles available.
The rest of Niagara Region is services by NRT Niagara Region Transit on Demand.