Still popular, but calmer than the marquee beaches — the one we pick when we want room to spread out. Playground and courts keep restless kids busy between swims.
More in Ellison Bay
Parks & Hikes
Ellison Bay · just past Ellison Bay
Door Bluff Headlands County Park
“One of our favorite hikes anywhere, and the best bluff-top water views on the peninsula. The first stretch is steep and rooty, then it settles…”
Hickey PickFreeSunset Spot Dogs: yes
Wine, Beer & Cider
Ellison Bay
Island Orchard Cider
“French Normandy-style hard cider made from apples grown on Washington Island and ferried across Death’s Door. Tastings and flights in the Ellison…”
Dogs: partly
Coffee
Ellison Bay · in a re-purposed church on Mink River Road
Kick Ash Coffee
“Coffee roasted and poured in an old country church at the top of the peninsula — plus a gluten-free bakery and their own Door County Love granola…”