The Lutsen-Tofte area is home to some of the most beautiful and dramatic sections of the Superior Hiking Trail.This 205-mile footpath follows the rocky ridgeline above Lake Superior from Two Harbors to the Canadian border, passing through numerous state parks and featuring access every 5-10 miles along the shore. The Superior Hiking Trail has been dubbed the "Appalachian Trail of the Midwest" by the Chicago Tribune and was listed on Backpacker Magazine’s “10 Prime Trails That Leave All Others in the Dust.”

For those new to the area, new to hiking, or who simply enjoy the company of others, Surfside offers guided hiking excursions through our sister resort, Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior. Our complimentary shuttle service brings guests to and from area trailheads. Favorite hikes include Carlton Peak and Oberg Mountain. Pick up an area trail map at Guest Services and hit the trail. P.S. You might want to bring your boots for spring hiking.

Road and mountain bike rentals are included as part of your stay at Surfside on Lake Superior and the area offers trails for both that meet all skill and ambition levels. From a gentle ride along the Gitchi-Gami paved trail, to the challenging single-track of Pincushion Mountain in Grand Marais, to the rugged back-roads and trails inland of Tofte, everyone is guaranteed to find biking to meet their abilities and desires.

Lake Superior offers one of the most incredible sea kayaking experiences available between the two coasts. Available to all Surfside on Lake Superior guests, our sister resort Bluefin Bay offers guided sea kayaking excursions three to four times per day throughout the summer.

Our expert and certified guides will provide you with the instruction and equipment you need. When the wind starts to blow and the lake awakes, as can happen so often, our guides will take you for a paddle on one of many gorgeous inland lakes. Kayakers of all skill levels are welcome.

Set sail aboard the Avanti, a 42-foot Beneteau First performance yacht, and view the beauty of the shoreline from a unique perspective - the water! Our expert sea captain can show you the basics of sailing or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. The Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts are the only properties on the North Shore to offer Lake Superior sailboat excursions, and Surfside guests are welcome.

Advanced reservations encouraged. Rates are $49 for adults and $39 for children. Surfside guests receive a 10% discount. Check with Guest Services or view the Calendar of Events for our summer sailing schedule. Sailing excursions leave from Bluefin Bay, located less than a mile from Surfside.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA), named one of National Geographic’s “50 Destinations of a Lifetime”, truly deserves its reputation as one of the top wilderness destinations in the country. Upwards of 1.3 million acres of federally designated and protected land is home to over 1,200 canoe routes, 15 hiking trails, and more than 2,000 designated campsites.

Only 25 miles from Bluefin Bay, guests can access this pristine wilderness via the Sawbill Lake entrance point. Sawbill Outfitters provides full service canoe outfitting, allowing guests to rent all equipment necessary for their excursion right at the access point. One of the most popular options for a BWCA daytrip is the Kelso loop, which allows for the wilderness experience of a weeklong trip all in a single day.

Guests of Surfside on Lake Superior have the unique opportunity to experience 3 hour Lake Superior Charter Fishing excursion with expert Captain Darren Peck aboard Tofte Charters. If you would like a longer trip, Tofte Charters offers half and full day trips. Watch the Sawtooth Mountain range and the Superior National Forest slide slowly by as you troll along the rugged North Shore of Lake Superior. King salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout inhabit the local waters and all make for fine dining after the trip. Fishing is also available on a variety of inland lakes in the area. Ask Guest Services for more information.

Located just seven miles from Superior National Golf Course, Surfside is the perfect place to stay on your golf getaway. Superior National Golf Course, offering 27 unique holes, was ranked as the #1 public golf course in Minnesota by #1 public golf course in Minnesota by Golf Digest Magazine. Being tucked into the beautiful north woods and overlooking Lake Superior only further enhance this already amazingly designed course.

Join us every Friday evening during the summer from 5-8pm on the beach of our sister resort, Bluefin Bay, for a delicious summer BBQ hosted by the Bluefin Grille. This year’s menu includes turkey and wild rice sausage, chicken breasts, burgers, portabella caps, homemade potato salad & coleslaw, baked beans, fresh fruit, all necessary fixings, homemade lemonade and complimentary s’mores for dessert around our beach campfire. The price is $11 for adults and $6 for children age 12 or younger. Guest Services can provide more information or sign you up.

Join a naturalist from the United States Forest Service and learn about North Shore history, its animal inhabitants, and its native flora and fauna. Programs are offered daily around the area and are free to the public. The topics range from moose and wolves, to voyagers and lumberjacks Check our Calendar of Events for the summer schedule and locations.

Guests of Surfside on Lake Superior can enjoy our complimentary kid’s activities provided at our sister resort, Bluefin Bay, less than one mile from the resort. Whether you’re in search of some time away from the kids or choose to participate in the crafts right alongside them, our kid’s activities program deliver excitement and entertainment for your children during any season.

Surfside has a campfire area with a large fire ring and plenty of seating for the whole crew. The campfire area is located on the parking lot side of units 11-14. Stop by Guest Services to pick up complimentary s’mores packets and enjoy!

Start the campfire on your own or call Guest Services to have it lit for you. Surfside guests are also invited to attend the lakeside campfire and s’mores with live music on Saturday nights at our sister resort, Bluefin Bay.