Beaches
Douglas Beach Park
| This small neighborhood beach offers prime real estate for watching the sunset. You’ll find a restroom and picnic area at the top of the hill and a quiet beach down below, tucked in between lakefront cottages on each side. Parking is very limited (10 spots), but free. | |
| Location: | 3099 Lakeshore Drive, Douglas |
Pier Cove Beach
| Named for the shipping piers that supported the logging and fruit industry in the 1800s, this beach is an ideal place for families to play. You’ll find a small, warm creek for wading, smooth stones for skipping, and natural logs for digging. Pack a picnic and stay for the day. Getting there: Park and take the steep stairway down to the beach. Parking: Limited, free | |
| Location: | 2290 Lakeshore Dr, Fennville |
West Side County Park
| A beautiful place for picnics, family get-togethers, special events, or watching the sunset, this park has a sparkling beach along with pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic areas. Getting there: Park at 2152 Lakeshore Dr. in Fennville and take the stairway or ADA-accessible ramp down to the beach. | |
| Location: | 2152 Lakeshore Drive, Fennville |
Laketown Beach
| When you’re ready for a quiet spot away from the crowds, head north out of town to this peaceful strip of sand, water, and sunset views—open to anyone who’s up to climbing 350 stairs up and down to the beach. Parking is limited, but free! | |
| Location: | 6710 142nd Ave, Holland |
Oval Beach
| Celebrated around the world for its beautiful sweep of shoreline and backdrop of rolling dunes, this is the main beach in town and the most happening place to soak in the sun. Its impressive pedigree of awards (Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 25 Beaches in the World, National Geographic Traveler’s Top Freshwater Beaches in the USA, and MTV’s Top 5 Beaches in the USA) is proof of its status as a summertime favorite and natural beauty spot. Easy parking, concessions, and a picnic area will keep the whole group happy until the sun goes down. Parking: $15 per car (collected 8am-9pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day), $75 season pass. Day passes & season passes are purchased at the beach gate. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Beach entry is free Labor Day-Memorial Day. Other Info: Bathrooms are open daily 8am-8pm. Portable Toilets are available after 7pm. Concession stand hours vary based on weather, demand, and staffing. There is a strict no dogs, and no alcohol policy. There are no chair or umbrella rentals available at the beach. | |
| Location: | 690 Perryman St, Saugatuck |
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
| Get back to nature in this state-owned park, featuring 2.5 miles of secluded beach and 200-foot tall wooded dunes. Four trails, ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 miles, offer a chance to explore dunes and shore on foot or cross-country skis. Getting there: Park in the picnic area at 64th & 138th in Saugatuck, and hike 10 minutes on a sandy trail to the beach. State park permit or day use fee required | |
| Location: | 6575 138th Ave, Holland |
North Beach
| South Haven is fortunate to have seven public beaches or access sites. The North and South Beaches are the largest and most frequently used. Both have concession stands, restrooms, play equipment, and parking areas. North Beach is set up for volleyball games. Parking fees collected through the "park and pay program" are used to operate the beach cleaner, providing the public with the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in Southwest Michigan. | |
| Location: | 45 Lakeshore Dr, South Haven |
South Beach
| South Haven is fortunate to have seven public beaches or access sites. The North and South Beaches are the largest and most frequently used. Both have concession stands, restrooms, play equipment, and parking areas. South Beach has the big red lighthouse. South Beach is the sole public beach on the south side of the river. Parking fees collected through the "park and pay program" are used to operate the beach cleaner, providing the public with the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in Southwest Michigan. | |
| Location: | 60 Water St, South Haven |
Newcome Beach
| Newcome Beach is a tiny strip of sand that is surrounded by private property. You will find this tiny gem located just off Blue Star Highway and North Shore Drive. When you sunbathe here, you will feel as though you are lounging on the sands of your own private beach. It is a great place to take a picnic and it is a beautiful place to watch the sunrise and sunset. | |
| Location: | 725 N Shore Dr, South Haven, MI 49090 |