Overview
Beachwood is a suburb of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. The town is a mix of residential homes and businesses offering numerous shopping, lodging, and dining options. In 2020, it was home to 14,000 people.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Beachwood
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
An inspirational experience for any American who is one or has descended from immigrants. The museum is divided into three sections: the permanent exhibits which focus on Cleveland's Jewish community, its history, and it…
Temple-Tifereth Israel
A Reform Jewish synagogue built in 1971. The congregation dates back to 1850 and used to have its home at the Temple in University Circle. The temple also houses rotating museum exhibits.
Canterbury Golf Club
One of Golf Magazine's Top 100 courses, this golf course was established in 1921 and has hosted all of golf's major rotating championships, including the PGA Championship (1973) and the US Open (1940, 1946).
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Apr. (climate data from nearby Cleveland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 39 mi away. Directions
Bus 94 serves Beachwood. From the terminus of the Green and Blue Line in Shaker Heights, you can walk to Beachwood.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Temple-Tifereth Israel
- Lunch Taza's
- Afternoon Canterbury Golf Club
- Dinner Giovanni's Ristorante
- Evening Cedar Creek Grille
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
- City of Beachwood website
Get in
Bus 94 serves Beachwood. From the terminus of the Green and Blue Line in Shaker Heights, you can walk to Beachwood.
See
See Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
An inspirational experience for any American who is one or has descended from immigrants. The museum is divided into three sections: the permanent exhibits which focus on Cleveland's Jewish community, its history, and its contributions; a portion of the Temple Tifereth-Israel Judaic art collection; and the temporary exhibits.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Giovanni's Ristorante
1 of 6 Cleveland restaurants with AAA's four diamond rating.
Drink
Drink Cedar Creek Grille
Offers food, wine, and cocktails.
Sleep
Stay Residence Inn
4 floors, 144 rooms, 14 suites, and two meeting rooms. Amenities include free wireless internet, free continental breakfast, free parking, fitness center, business center, and pool with two-story waterslide (48" height requirement, closed Mondays & Tuesdays). The rooms lack soundproofing, so try to get a room on the back side of the hotel if you don't want to wake up every time someone drives into the parking lot with loud music playing.
Go next
- - University Heights is named for John Carroll University, a private liberal arts college that was founded by the Jesuits in 1886 and relocated to its current location within the city in 1935. The small suburb is nicknamed the "City of Beautiful Homes", with many homes dating back to the early 1900s. While it offers few attractions that draw visitors aside from the university, it does have several parks, a public pool, and numerous dining and shopping options.
- - Established in 1822 as the North Union Settlement by the religious Shaker community, Shaker Heights became one of America's oldest planned communities in 1912 when it was redeveloped as a garden community for commuters to Cleveland. Today the suburb offers stunning architecture, with many of the homes and other buildings featured in architectural texts. Visitors will also enjoy several picturesque man-made lakes, a 20 acre nature preserve, and a historical museum that documents the area's early Shaker roots. Amenities include an excellent public library, numerous restaurants, and shopping destinations including the historic Shaker Square.
- - A nearby suburb that is home to quaint shops, nice restaurants, and a waterfall that gives the town its name.
- - The major city that dominates the region, Cleveland has experienced a revival and offers numerous food, lodging and entertainment options.
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