Sauble Beach was originally named by the French explorers for the sandy sable river that empties into the lake at Sauble Falls. "La Riviere Au Sable" was its original name,which means "River to the Sand". This title was used on maps until 1881, when it was changed to "Sauble River." Soon after, the beach was named " Sauble Beach" which when translated means Sand Beach or Beach of Sand. The first settler is reported to have been John Eldridge, who built a cottage nearby in 1877.

At over eleven kilometers long, Sauble Beach is said to be the second longest freshwater beach in the world after Wasaga Beach. Sauble Beach has been compared many times to the beaches of the Mediterranean resort areas. The Lake Huron beach was created by unique sandbar deposits - making the water shallow and warm - a perfect place for families of young children! Sauble Beach faces west - into the sunset - giving the village the most spectacular views of the Lake Huron sunset. Near-by Oliphant and Red Bay also have beautiful sand beaches, and most of the coves and inlets along our Lake Huron shoreline are accessible and interesting places but none have the excitement and life of Sauble Beach

Recreational activities include Biking - Boating & Boat Launches - Fishing - Hiking - Adventure Rentals & Tours - Golfing - Canoeing & Kayaking - Skiing - Snowmobiling, an annual winterfest and an annual sandcastle contest. The Canadian National (Beach) Volleyball Championships have been held there and the local Steelback Sauble Speedway is on the NASCAR professional racing circuit. The Sauble Beach area is one of Ontario's favourite retirement destinations as well as a popular destination among
young people for their annual May 2-4 campsite revelries.