South Haven

Combining unspoiled beach beauty with old fashioned charm, South Haven, offers an idyllic lakeside escape during the fall season.

Hike, bike, or paddle beneath a gorgeous canopy of fall colors. Watch the sunset over Lake Michigan with those who matter most. Then, end your day of adventure at one of our many lodging options.

Here you’ll find a slower pace of life - a perfect place to enjoy family and loved ones, food, fun and relaxation. Our pristine beaches, scenic nature trails, bountiful orchards, and quaint downtown are all included in your autumn escape to South Haven

Best fall bike rides in the Midwest: 3 epic trips for adventurous leaf peepers

Kal-Haven Trail

Chicago Tribune - 2019

The Best US Wine Regions to Visit this Fall

Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail

Travel Zoo - 2019

The Pampered Camper

The Fields

Indianapolis Monthly - September 2020

City of South Haven

The City of South Haven has been designated as a Pure Michigan Trail Town.

Re-Opening Michigan Tour: Michigan Maritime Museum

Trail Town

Fall Color Tours

The very best of autumn is here in South Haven. Hike, bike, or paddle beneath a gorgeous canopy of fall colors.

Stunning Fall Sunsets

The South Pier Lighthouse has been welcoming people on land and water since 1903. Lit in 1872, it sits perched at the end of a catwalk standing against the lapping or pounding Lake Michigan surf. A solid reminder that all are welcome and can find a safe harbor in this haven, the lighthouse is like a magnet attracting crowds for breathtaking sunsets each evening.

Nature Preserves

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy's public preserves are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. Each property is special and has its own unique features, whether that's a spectacular show of fall colors, amazingly good birding, miles of trails, or pristine Lake Michigan beaches.

Lodging

In South Haven, there are lodging choices to satisfy all visitors, from romantic bed and breakfast inns for couples, to multi-bedroom homes and cottages for large family gatherings to South Haven hotels, motels and resorts for all combinations of groups large and small.