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170 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline awaits you in Michigan's Beachtowns.  From Harbor Country to Ludington enjoy one of most serene and spectacular coastlines in America. Walk along the beach listen for our “singing sands," an unique phenomenon only found on the Lake Michigan beaches.

Beaches

Tunnel Park, Holland

Tunnel Park, Holland

Discover an expansive, sandy beach along Lake Michigan that’s perfect for building sandcastles, splashing in the water and washing your cares away.

Holland Beaches

 
Photo courtesy of Holland Area CVB

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes is the only place in Michigan where you can drive on the dunes. Drive-yourself rentals and tours are available.

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Beaches

Photo courtesy of Silver Lake Sand Dunes Visitors Bureau

Pere Marquette Park, Muskegon

Pere Marquette Park, Muskegon

Pere Marquette Park has been nationally certified as the cleanest beach in the Great Lakes region.

Muskegon Beaches

Photo courtesy of Muskegon County CVB

Oval Beach, Saugatuck

Oval Beach, Saugatuck

Spend some time along one of the 25 best shorelines in the world according to Conde Naste’s Magazine.

Saugatuck Beaches

 
Photo courtesy of Saugatuck-Douglas CVB

Watching a Sunset from the Beach in Grand Haven

Watching a Sunset from the Beach in Grand Haven

Can you think of a better way to end your day in Grand Haven?

Grand Haven Beaches

Photo courtesy of Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area Visitors Bureau

South Beach and Riverfront Park, South Haven

South Beach and Riverfront Park, South Haven

Play a game of beach volleyball, cool off in Lake Michigan, have a picnic and take a stroll out to the lighthouse.

South Haven Beaches

 
Photo courtesy of South Haven Visitors Bureau

Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington

Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington

Midwest Living’s 2008 Best of the Midwest magazine ranks Ludington’s beaches #19 out of 52 things everyone should experience… for its singing sands.

Ludington Beaches

 
Photo courtesy of Ludington Area CVB

Silver Beach, St. Joseph

Silver Beach, St. Joseph

Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kite flying, volleyball, or just sleeping in the sun—our beaches are the perfect places to relax and unwind.

St. Joseph Beaches

Photo courtesy of Ken McKeown

A Secluded Slice of Sand in Harbor Country

A Secluded Slice of Sand in Harbor Country

What better way to end your day than watching the sunset over the sparkling blue waters of Lake Michigan?

Harbor Country® Beaches



hoto courtesy of Harbor Country CVB

    

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Explore Lake Michigan's Beachtowns

Grand Haven Beaches
This quaint harbor town offers great attractions, fun recreation, fine dining and a wide range of lodging options.

Saugatuck Beaches
Oval Beach, rated the #1 beach in the Midwest by the Chicago Tribune and 5th Best Small Town Getaway in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine.

Muskegon Beaches
Visit One of the Cleanest Beaches in Michigan! Pere Marquette Beach is the only nationally certified "clean beach" on the Great Lakes.

St. Joseph Beaches
Silver Beach stretches its sugar-sand 1,600 feet along the lake and claims title as one of the best U.S. beaches.

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Beaches
Sunset evenings dangling your feet in Silver Lake. Get away and play on our beaches and sand dunes--a vacation destination for over 70 years.

Holland Beaches
Home to two of Michigan's most popular beaches. Stroll hand-in-hand along the shore, see Big Red at the Holland State Park or walk under the dunes at Tunnel Park.

Ludington Beaches
Miles of beaches for picnics, stone skipping or stone collecting. Stay for a sunset-each more beautiful than the day before.

South Haven Beaches
Build a sand castle with the kids. Watch the boats during a picnic on the harbor or take a stroll out to the lighthouse. Relax with the one you love watching a spectacular sunset.

Harbor Country® Beaches
Miles of Lake Michigan Beaches for strolling, swimming, snorkeling, kite flying or just relaxing. Our shoreline is the closest to Chicago.

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