The selection of beaches near Rochester isn’t huge. There are about ten options within an hour’s drive. City parks, state parks, and private campgrounds offer plenty of options to beachgoers.
Durand Eastman Beach is a very quiet and peaceful beach to explore on weekdays if you are in Rochester.
Ontario Beach boasts some of the longest piers in Rochester. It gives you deeper and wide views of Lake Ontario.
Irondequoit Bay Beach is a spectacularly gorgeous harbor on the edges of Lake Ontario.