Beaches Near Angola, NY

The New York village of Angola has a small number of nearby choices for beachgoers. Around 30 miles south of Buffalo, the area is more known for the trains that once came through on their way to other destinations. Beaches near Angola are travel destinations only for select summer months due to harsh winter weather conditions. However, most beaches close to Angola allow visitors year round access.

Bennett Beach

Bennett Beach, 6 miles from Angola, runs along the shore of Lake Erie in Derby. This family friendly beach offers the chance for visitors to view wildlife such as deer and rabbits while birds stay in protected areas around the sand dunes. Steelhead trout, lake trout and brown trout are all found at the beach park. Activities available to visitors include swimming and boating.

Sunset Bay USA is 7 miles from Lake Angola. Its beaches are maintained daily, with lifeguards on duty. The Sunset Bay Beach Club and Cabana Sam's Sunset Bay and Grill both operate in the area. An ice cream shop as well as a video arcade provides entertainment for the whole family. During summer months there is a concert series provides an extra entertainment option. No beverages above 24 ounces are permitted on the beach at any time.

Wendt Beach Park is also in the Derby area. The beach park once made up the 170 acre estate of the Wendt family. Its beautiful grounds and house make up the entire park. Shelters are available to rent for events such as picnics. Fishing is on hand for panfish, catfish, walleyes, northern pike, bass, perch and muskies. Bird watching for the several waterfowl and songbirds of the region is also popular.

Woodland Beach State Park in Buffalo sits 22 miles from Angola and features a freshwater sand dune. There is an entry fee for the beach because of its state park status, and during winter months the one mile beach is closed. Activities to choose from at the beach include picnicking and beach volleyball. The nature center, open April through November, holds an exhibit on the natural history of the park. One of the access points to the beach is the nature boardwalk that runs across wetland areas. An area of the park is also available for rental. The park office has the most up to date details on rental prices and restrictions.