Date Night Favorite
Crush & Pedlars Alley
This is our go-to for date nights. We enjoy dinner and a stroll (now stroller) through Pedlars(spider) Alley.
A great stop if you want a fun dinner atmosphere downtown.
While visiting, we hope you’ll check out some of our favorite places and
see why we love Sandusky.
We like to grab a DORA drink and walk the city. Most of the downtown
DORA spots are within a short walk of each other along the waterfront.
If you don't know what DORA is, click here.
Some of our go-to spots for date nights, drinks, good sandwiches, and a relaxed Sandusky vibe.
This is our go-to for date nights. We enjoy dinner and a stroll (now stroller) through Pedlars(spider) Alley.
A great stop if you want a fun dinner atmosphere downtown.
Great beer selection.
A solid casual stop for drinks and hanging out with friends.
Best sandwiches and a picnic view of Sandusky Bay.
Grab lunch, then head to Shoreline Park for one of the best waterfront views in town. (Eli loves playing at the playground at Shoreline Park)
Our favorite chill spot. Lemonade shakeups and a chill vibe.
Perfect for a casual stop if you want something fun and easy by the water. It's across the street from Shoreline Park. (Eli loves a lemonade-sprite and a play at the playground at Shoreline Park.)
Our go to pizza spot. Eli loves the pick bread pizza!
A nice option if you want some pizza.
One of our favorite spots when we have visitors. Great Drinks, great food and a view of the Sandusky Bay like no other.
A nice option if you want food and drinks. (Eli loves playing on the grass hill on the side)
Laura’s favorite.
A great local stop for drinks and a laid-back evening out.
Fancy cocktails and good for a small group.
A nice option if you want something a little more elevated.
Sandusky has a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the downtown waterfront district. This means you can purchase a drink from a participating bar or restaurant and enjoy it while walking around downtown.
Many of our favorite spots like Crush, Pedlars Alley, Daly's, Dockside, Jax Bar, and Volstead are inside the DORA area.
Just look for the special DORA cups and feel free to stroll along the waterfront, explore downtown shops, or enjoy the views of Sandusky Bay with a drink in hand.
It makes downtown a really fun and relaxed place to explore for the evening.
A few favorite local places if you want gifts, sweets, or something uniquely Sandusky.
A great local place to pick up gifts.
Perfect for browsing if you want to take a little Sandusky home with you.
Toft’s famous ice cream, vintage candy, and games.
A fun stop for families, kids, or anyone wanting an old-school treat.
A really unique Sandusky attraction.
Fun, colorful, and a memorable stop if you want something different.
Learn more about the history of Lake Erie and Sandusky’s waterfront.
A nice stop for guests who enjoy local history and the lakefront story of the area.
For guests turning the weekend into a little getaway.
The roller coaster capital of the world and one of Sandusky’s biggest attractions.
A classic Lake Erie island day trip with restaurants, bars, and waterfront views.
A quieter island escape with scenic views, nature, and a relaxed lake vibe.