Our family had a great time we got there around 1:00 in the afternoon we're able to find a nice spot on the beach. The water was good it was nice and warm the only thing that I don't care for is all the rocks so if you're going to swim make sure you wear water shoes because the rocks and shells are plentiful.

So, I feel like the title of Sole at Woodlawn Beach for the whole of the state park at Woodlawn is really deceptive. I have never (and have no future plans or desire to) patronized the bar that leases the food concession at the park, and only come for the beach and park grounds. That said, the beach is a huge expanse of really good sand, with dunes, a swimming area, and picnicing areas. It's a fabulous beach, only 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo, and it's never really too crowded. It's even nicer now that the beach bar has been removed, and there isn't the music blasting from it. Another recent change is that outside of the buffer zone around the swimming area people can access the water with boats, throw balls, splash, or enter the water to do the parasurfing on windy days. While people have this access, it's at their own risk, and let's the lifeguards really focus on keeping people in the swimming area safe.

Love this natural walking and strolling beach with the windmills in the distance. We love collecting rocks and taking pictures there. Collecting sticks, driftwood, and seashells there plus trying to find new items that may have washed ashore. Always good to sit or lay around for a while.

Just had my birthday party at Solé on Saturday; I booked with Leanne. Her and her team were great to work with! I booked the open bar “sandbar package” it was 45 per person for 3 hours, included all premium liquors wine and beers. The bartenders were great, they always are! I decided to book this venue after attending another open bar there and had such a great time. So I can say 2/2 successful events there in my book! Highly recommend working with them if you are looking to book a birthday, celebration, or even a happy hour.

This venue is located ON THE BEACH! Music on the stage, ice cold beverages at the bar and a very friendly and efficient staff make this a must visit all summer long. Kudos to Illio Dipaolo staff and management for their outstanding management and service!

The spot itself is beautiful, & very close to downtown Buffalo (about 10-15 min drive). Huge parking lot as it is popular & can get very crowded. After walking down the boardwalk through a cool little nature walk, I emerged to find this vast stretch of beach that made me feel like I was in FL for a second. The sand near the entry is nicer, it gets rockier (with like microgravel & some small sticks) the closer you get to the shoreline. There were bathrooms & also an adult bar/grill with a sanded area roped off for those over 21 to drink & play games or sit & chat, before the boardwalk to the beach. On the beach was a tiki bar, playground, & volleyball nets (only vball was open/being used, probably due to covid-19 restrictions). There were lifeguard chairs, but none on duty at the time (also due to Covid I believe) but someone else said they're on duty til 5pm. It was $7 to get in (State Park). The beach itself was very crowded & pretty loud (lots of people playing loud music, large families or groups, kids, etc.) so if you're looking for relaxation or less people, try Sunset Bay, or one of the Niagara County beaches. But if you're looking for a party spot, it's definitely one. I didn't swim while there, as the water was a bit cold, & some consider it to be dirty there, but a lot of people were swimming. There were a lot of boats pulled up in the water, too. A unique aspect of this beach is the presence of massive wind mills to the north along the shoreline. You are allowed to bring your own coolers & food onto the beach. People also had whatever floatation devices they wanted to use, no special rules there that I saw.

Great beach, clean sand and water love taking our grandchildren for fun in the sun!

It was a good time over all! Beach needs a bit of TLC, for sure( trash on the one part of the beach)Went this past Sunday. It was nice all day. The sun started to set and that's when it started getting a bit rowdy. I was there with my son so as soon as the vibes started to switch up we left. Turns out an hour later someone was stabbed 😞 just be cautious.....you never know !

Super nice beach. Much larger and deeper then some other beaches, so you're not as crammed during busy weekends and holidays. Maintained very well also. The bar is super nice and convenient too for some extra food or drinks! Plus they have some lawn games set up to play while you drink with your groups

Just recently had my son's high school graduation at The Lodge. I cannot say enough about the venue. Location was great and easily accessible by guests. Food was outstanding. Access to the beach for photos was an obvious plus. Caterers were flexible and accommodating.

One of my favorite beaches in Buffalo NY. A really nice bar, sandy beach with less rocks and debris compared to others just down the road.

Bring a shade/hat/cover/sunblock. Lots of direct sun. The area that is sectioned off with lifeguards does not allow floats at all so it sucks a little for kids. The beach is dirty with litter. And some lady didn't want to walk up to the restrooms and popped a squat on the beach in the back...the bar area says it's only 21 and up but it's the only shaded area. I wish there was more seating near the snack area.

It was a good time at Woodlawn beach 🏖️ close to home and plenty of space on the sand and in the water. But the negatives are that the water is pretty gross, my kids didn't care because they got to cool off but beer cans were in the water under my feet, and you have to walk over a big thing of rocks to get in the water that really hurts your feet and could possibly cut it, I'd recommend water shoes. The lifeguards did a good job really keeping an eye on swimmers. Overall it was decent but if you're looking for a cleaner relaxing day at the beach I'd recommend going to Sunset Bay instead, it's worth the extra 15 - 20 minutes to get there.

Such an amazing Beach even this time of the year - wide swath of sand from the dunes to the lake. Amazing views of the city the wind turbines and Canada - then the tremendous you over the lake and further south to Hamburg & beyond

I definitely want to go back when it's warmer than 42° found this gem heading to Nigeria falls

Very nice public beach. Actual sand. Beautiful place to walk and unwind.

Beach atmosphere for beach life. Spot on Sole`. This was great.

The Beach was really nice not to mention they have a Beach Bar also! Well kept place that had people eating dinner on the Beach. Huge windmills right on the water. The Bathrooms smelled terrible & reeking of Urine. Shower area was normal. I'll come back very soon though for a day trip!

We went to Solé at Woodlawn Beach for the first time, and It was an overall good time. When arriving, there is someone in a booth that charges you to park, which was $7. The parking lot was decent size and Nicely paved but very crowded. There is a Yellow building, you cant miss that has Bathrooms in the middle, Event area, gift shop and also The Solé Bar and Grill at the back which played live music, had cornhole set up and some seats in the sand to really give you that beach feel where you can enjoy your Drinks and food. There was plenty of seating and also seats at the bar and the staff was very polite. There was also a small Merch set up of Buffalo jerseys and clothing which was cool and just had a great atmosphere.. Food was pricey and small portioned but that comes with the Location being right on beach. To access beach you can go either side of the yellow building, and they have walk pads down to help you get to the beach and also a Ramp on the one side.. The beach has A lot of Rules which can be a Hassle to some, so I'd recommend reading them before going. Which smoking, vaping, Dogs, and Alcohol I believe were all Not allowed and there are plenty of police around to enforce this. There was also quite a bit of Large dead fish on the Beach shore which is never a great View but it was an overall fun and cool place to go to if you have never. I Would recommend.

The sand was hot, Hot AND HOT!! But it was a great day at the beach. First time back after a couple or so years, but changes seem pretty nice!

Little rocky, would recommend to wear water shoes.

Food is great

Nice place to relax -- not crowded if you go before 3pm.

The sunset is amazing here!

Nice place to go but a very long walk to get to the beach. Plus I wouldn't go swimming because it is near a sewage plant. But for a nice get together it's a nice place. They also have a nice little bar area that cute.

Beach was very busy great summer day. Beach needs to be combed and trash was visible in many places. Great views of kite boarders.

The beach is okay. Parking is very reasonably priced. There are designated areas for supervised swim and the lifeguards were very good. There are a lot of rocks which it makes it painful to walk along where the water breaks without shoes. Once you wade in up to your thighs you hit sand again and it's not so bad. The playground has been removed. The bathrooms were well stocked but quite dirty. The water was warm but it isn't the cleanest, it's very cloudy. The kids had fun, but I think I prefer the cold ocean to the warmer lake if it means soft sandy beaches.

I had the privilege of having my first-ever Vendor Pop-up at Sole at Woodlawn Beach. I did not know what to expect, as I had never done one before, so I was a bit nervous going into it. Not only was the application process very straightforward, but the communication upon acceptance was also wonderful. I knew exactly what to expect. From parking permits getting emailed over for the day of the pop-up, to detailed instructions on what was needed/expected. Everything was covered! Both Jennifer and Leanne were welcoming, helpful, and absolutely wonderful to work alongside. (The tips and tricks they passed along were the best!) You can see how much they love what they do! I left my first pop-up with so many things learned and with an excitement to return again! Thank you Sole at Woodlawn for providing such a beautiful venue, for building up the community, and for hosting fun events!

Woodlawn beach is very beautiful. Ideal for romantic gateways, family gatherings, parties, hangouts! We enjoyed it thoroughly. The best part of it - Open to all tourists, unlike certain beaches (like Hamburg) which are only open to residents of the area (so you basically need a residential pass :(

A must go place if you are visiting buffalo! The sunsets in July are so pretty.

Playing in more dirt at the beach than sand to be honest. There were dead fish, fish bones, and other things. We had to pick up a cut up pop can to avoid one of our kids stepping on it. The shower/bathrooms were very dirty right down to a used lad on the floor in the changing area. There were people changing out the garbages on the Beach and a very attentive life guard, but there are definitely some improvements on cleanliness to be made.

Beach was beautiful jamming music and people were all well mannered and ready for fun. Life guards were on duty and alert. They were very watchful and continually used megaphone to reach crowd far out in water.

Beautiful, great people served us at our son's wedding reception. Very clean bathrooms where the reception was but the public bathroom was disgusting. I felt like I needed a shower after I used the bathroom. This is the only reason I gave it 4 stars. Someone should be on staff to clean the bathrooms more often.

Great state park with a beachfront. Solé is the full bar, eatery, general store and rental spaces located inside the park. Summer is the time to go, listen to free live music, shop small vendors, grab ice cream and a lemonade from local businesses in the General store and play some volleyball on the beach. I’ve attendes several weddings here from inside the lodge or right on the beach. From April to October, weddings are held on the beach. This park and restaurant has certainly become a hidden gem of Buffalo! Favorite parts: Tuesdays is WYRK country night with line dancing and a great crowd. There’s cornhole, a cornhole league, beach volleyball leagues along with other sand bar games. Combined with their specialty cocktails ‘Lardon Lemonade’ you feel like you’re on vacation, toes in the sand and bar chairs located right in the sand. Beach bar is perfect if you want to be right next to the water. Full bar and frozen drinks available. Staff was fun, knows how to pour a good drink and always friendly. Parking is free from September- June. Parking deals through NYS Parks- see their website for details.

A windy day , no swimming. We still had a great day with the grandkids. They had a blast! Feet in the water turned into sitting and letting the waves knock back.

Nice but no swimming

Dirty.. my child got an eye infection from the water

Peaceful and clean beach. Water was very refreshing. Tons of beach glass to be found.

Pay to park. Otherwise awesome

Beach was fantastic..humans being human playing volley ball, dogs chasing a stuck being thrown...people respectful of each other with no loud music or swearing just a wholesome place

Closest beach to Buffalo, clean.

Quick ride from Bflo, they have bathrooms, bar, food

Relaxing ❤️

Good

Too many people who don't know how to follow the rules. Pretty beach though.

Had alot of fun here! Would recommend bringing kids

Great food, staff, drinks and vibes! Massive improvement made to the property and now my new favorite spot! ???

The beach needs improvement and cleaning a little bit but OK for fast short visits.

Beautiful Beach. Best beach in Buffalo. 25km from UB South Campus.

a really beautiful beach, warm water, sandbars, pleasant waves, etc etc. it was a great place to swim for our vacation, although there were lots of people but that's to be expected for a nice beach!

Absolutely beautiful. Only issue was that the lifeguards were nowhere near where people were actually allowed to swim so not sure how effective that was.

Great public beach. I can’t believe I have lived in this area for over 20 years and have never been here. A ton of energy and a beautiful view

Beach and park side where the grills are is very poorly maintained, was a swamp. Would not recommend for a picnic spot.

The beach was nasty but the bar and food was good

There's no pets allowed.

It's supper big and fun but there was dead fish all along the shore line

The beach was awesome but i don't do big bodies of water but it was fun

Best beach in buffalo

Nice beach but sometimes closed for swimming

Didn't like it at all there is ALOT of stones & the water is very shallow probably only like 2 ft there is no way of swimming and they won't even let you go out any further that's literally a little section my honest opinion is this beach stinks and it shouldn't even be opened because it doesn't seem like a beach and on top of having to pay $7 to get in sure is not worth it the bar area might be nice but the beach definitely isn't worth it there are way BETTER beaches around here

Quiet getaway with a great view, bar is very nice and menu options are not overpriced. Plenty of seating and large bathroom facilities.

The water was beautiful

We all loved the sea beach!!! It is so beautiful!! Everyone should go there!!!

Cool if u needs to get out

Grate beach

Enjoyed some "Sole" at Woodlawn Beach!

Gets really crowded and loud