Travel Guide to Presque Isle Beach

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Visitor Center at Presque Isle State Park, head south on the main path towards the beach. This will take you along the scenic route through the park. After approximately 0.5 miles, you will reach the intersection with Peninsula Drive. Cross the road carefully, as there may be vehicles. Continue walking straight along Peninsula Drive for another 0.3 miles until you see the entrance to Presque Isle Beach on your left.

• Biking

  If you have a bike, you can use the Presque Isle State Park's biking paths. Start at the Visitor Center and take the paved bike path that leads south. Follow the signs for the beach area. You'll ride through beautiful park scenery for about 1 mile, and then you will reach the entrance to Presque Isle Beach. Remember to lock your bike at the designated bike racks near the beach entrance.

• Public Transportation

  While there are no direct public transportation options to Presque Isle Beach from within the park, you can take the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) bus service that operates in the area. You would need to catch a bus from downtown Erie to the nearest stop on the outskirts of Presque Isle State Park (check the EMTA website for the nearest bus stop). Once you arrive at the stop, it will be about a 15-minute walk (approximately 0.7 miles) to reach the beach. Please check the EMTA schedule for fares and bus timings.