Eaton's Beach

Located in the town of Weirsdale, Eaton Beach is a popular white-sand beach in Marion County. This beach is situated on the shores of a lake named Lake Weir. 

Eaton Beach does not have lifeguards. However, the beach and the area around it have many amenities including a boardwalk, volleyball courts, picnic areas, and rental facilities for cabanas, beach chairs, and water sporting equipment. 

Eaton Beach offers many fun activities sunbathing, beachcombing, picnicking, swimming, volleyball, fishing, paddleboarding, surf-skiing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and wakeboarding. If you are planning to fish in the water near Eaton Beach, we recommend ensuring compliance with the local fishing regulations. The beach offers incredible Instagram-worthy views of the amazing Marion County landscape and Lake Weir, especially during sunsets. If you are planning a picnic in Eaton Beach, please note that you need to purchase your food and drinks from the nearby Eaton Beach Sandbar & Grill - any other kinds of outside food are not allowed on this beach area. Eaton Beach also hosts the annual Lake Weir Marathon Swim, which is an approximately three-and-a-quarter-mile-long race across the waters of Lake Weir.

Getting to Eaton Beach is easy - the beach is located near 15790 South East 134th Avenue, where a parking lot is also available.

There are many attractions near Eaton Beach. Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area has many amenities including boat ramps, horseshoe courts, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, and volleyball courts. The 700-acre protected area has many habitats including sandhill islands and wetlands. In addition, you can also see many kinds of animals here including deer, turkey, and bald eagles. Lady Lake Heritage Park is a botanical-style park which has many kinds of trees including a 200-year old live oak tree. The park also has a gazebo and a butterfly garden. In addition, the park also has many amenities including benches, walking trails, picnic areas, and water fountains. If you are looking for another attraction near Eaton Beach, Uncle Donald‚Äôs Farm is home to a large variety of domesticated animals including heritage breeds of chicken and cows. This farm offers exciting interactive sessions with these animals, along with fun hayrides and a seasonal pumpkin patch. In addition, this farm is also home to many kinds of interesting wildlife including deer, birds of prey, and an alligator.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Eaton Beach. Eaton Beach Sandbar & Grill is known for serving amazing Florisiana (Florida and Louisiana) style fusion cuisine. The restaurant also serves excellent sandwiches, steaks, seafood, and soups. This waterfront restaurant has also been awarded the "Best of the Best 2019" by the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper‚Äôs Readers‚Äô Choice Awards. In addition, it was also awarded TripAdvisor‚Äôs Certificate of Excellence. Sam's St. John's Seafood is primarily known for serving amazing seafood. In addition, it also serves excellent salads, steaks, sandwiches, poultry dishes, and burgers. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Eaton Beach, Koyame Asian Express serves excellent Asian dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Eaton Beach, there are many great nearby options within a 25-minute drive. The 4-Star Mission Inn Resort & Club is a 41-minute drive away and offers many amenities including four restaurants, two bars/lounges, eight tennis courts, two eighteen-hole golf courses, a pool, a spa, a fitness center, a shooting range, and two playgrounds. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages offers many amenities including a convenience store, a pool, a lobby lounge with a fireplace, a 24-hour fitness center, a coin-operated laundry, complimentary breakfast, cookies, and breakfast bags on weekdays. As another moderately priced option, the 3-Star Best Western Plus Chain Of Lakes Inn & Suites offers many amenities including a pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, guest laundry facilities, and a convenience store. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Eaton Beach, the 2-Star TownePlace Suites by Marriott The Villages offer many amenities including a pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, a barbecue area, coin-operated laundry facilities, and complimentary continental breakfast.