This is why I can go without the ocean. As much as I love the ocean, the only thing Beach Six doesn't have that the southern coast does is palm trees. Erie in August is spectacular. The lake is warm from the summer, the lake cools the coastline so while it's 85, 90°F in Millcreek Township, it's 84°F with a gentle breeze on the Isle. I love jumping waves, but I can satiate that at Waldameer just off the Isle. Great wave pool. Lake Erie is basically a glaciated swimming pool with an incredible sunset. And it's just up the road.
Not a whole lot better.