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Catawba Island Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 502 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Port Clinton, Ohio · 0.5 mi to the lakeshore
Family-friendly, members-only club featuring a marina, a golf course, a bar and a restaurant.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 0.5 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (419) 797-4424
- Website cicclub.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“It’s so nice to have dinner here and watch the sunset.”
“The marina is huge and the views are hard to beat!”
What couples highlight
“Beautiful Location and perfect spot for Sunset views.”
From the reviews
A nice place to stay. The rooms are a little small but the amenities are there. The marina is huge and the views are hard to beat! I’d love to visit again and maybe have more “play time” next time! The boat ride to Put-in-Bay is quick and beautiful.
CIC has truly remarkable food and drinks! Julie, Madison and the whole CIC staff were incredible. Thank you for the delicious food and drinks. I Couldn’t have done my engagement proposal in a better Venue
I had the pleasure of photographing weddings at CIC. I absolutely love the experience every time. It is easily my favorite venue from scenic views to delicious food! Highly recommend!
Once a member and hoping to be again soon! Catawba Island Club is a serene haven nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Erie, where every visit feels like stepping into a cherished memory.
Getting married at Catawba Island Club
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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