Sunset capital of the east side
Pretty much everybody in the town of Webster knows that Sandbar Park, located on the Lake Ontario shoreline at the very north end of the town, is the best place in town to watch the sunset.
There's not much to this strip park, which can be found on Lake Road, west of Bay Road and almost to the Outlet Bridge over Irondequoit Bay. There are several benches, inviting visitors to sit and watch the sun disappear behind the far shores of Lake Ontario. There's plenty of grassy space to enjoy a picnic any time of the day. Otherwise, it's just a pleasant place to hang out for a while.
I've heard that the town is planning to do some improvements to this park. Indeed, when I was there today, I saw they're already working on paving the parking lot and have installed a new informational kiosk since I was there last (although it has nothing on it yet). Rumor has it that in years to come there might also be a new lodge built up there.
Visitors to the area might also want to check out the Bay Side pub across the street. Summer Sunday evenings are legendary here. If the weather is nice, you'll find hundreds of folks grabbing dinner at the outdoor tables, enjoying a beer and listening to live music.
Just down the road as well you'll find a very moving memorial to the two West Webster firefighters who lost their lives in the tragic fire and shooting on December 24, 2012.
park is the Irondequoit Bay Outlet, another great place to watch a sunset.
If you see a sunset brewing, take someone you care about (even if it is just YOU) north on Bay Road off of Route 104, stop and pick up a beverage, snack or deli sandwich at the Bay Road Deli, turn left onto Lake Road, pull into the parking lot on the right. Now it is up to you to RELAX and enjoy a glorious few moments just waiting for that sunset. 2.