Photo of Good Harbor Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Good Harbor Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Good Harbor Bay Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Good Harbor Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Good Harbor Bay Beach located in natural area

Photo of Good Harbor Bay Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

Good Harbor Bay Beach

Lake Leelanau, United States

#86 out of 151 in Michigan

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Schomberg • 4.2 km

Map of beach

American Restaurant The Cove

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Bar Rick's Cafe

7.6 - Very good 9.3km

Cafe Great Lakes Chocolate & Cafe

9.3km

Breakfast Restaurant Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company Breakfast Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 9.3km

American Restaurant Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern

8 - Very good 9.3km

Restaurant The Riverside Inn

9.2 - Excellent 9.3km

Cafe Madcap Coffee Company

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Bar Bogey's 19th Hole

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Farm Chateau Fontaine

4.4km

Farm Good Harbor Vineyards

4.9km

Farm Laurentide Winery

7.2km

Hiking Area Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy

7.3km

Hiking Area Glacial Hill Trailhead

7.3km

Farm Boathouse Vineyards

8.6km

Park Reynolds Street Beach

8.7km

Park DNR Park

9.3km

Farm Verterra Winery

9.4 - Excellent 9.3km

Sandwich Shop Trish's Dishes

9 - Excellent 8.9km

Grocery Store Leland Mercantile Co

9.3km

Sandwich Shop Village Cheese Shanty

9.4 - Excellent 9.3km

Market Picnic

9.4 - Excellent 9.3km

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About

Good Harbor Bay Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 86th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 265.9 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Schomberg settlement, just 4.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Good Harbor Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bohemian Road Beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

Good Harbor Bay Beach (Michigan) is located outside the Schomberg settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Good Harbor Bay Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

8.2 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Schomberg • 4.2 km

Map of beach

American Restaurant The Cove

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Bar Rick's Cafe

7.6 - Very good 9.3km

Cafe Great Lakes Chocolate & Cafe

9.3km

Breakfast Restaurant Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company Breakfast Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 9.3km

American Restaurant Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern

8 - Very good 9.3km

Restaurant The Riverside Inn

9.2 - Excellent 9.3km

Cafe Madcap Coffee Company

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Bar Bogey's 19th Hole

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Farm Chateau Fontaine

4.4km

Farm Good Harbor Vineyards

4.9km

Farm Laurentide Winery

7.2km

Hiking Area Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy

7.3km

Hiking Area Glacial Hill Trailhead

7.3km

Farm Boathouse Vineyards

8.6km

Park Reynolds Street Beach

8.7km

Park DNR Park

9.3km

Farm Verterra Winery

9.4 - Excellent 9.3km

Sandwich Shop Trish's Dishes

9 - Excellent 8.9km

Grocery Store Leland Mercantile Co

9.3km

Sandwich Shop Village Cheese Shanty

9.4 - Excellent 9.3km

Market Picnic

9.4 - Excellent 9.3km

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Stays nearby

3 accomodations nearby

23.6km from the beach

Adult Blue Room

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Schomberg • 24.4km from center

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23.6km from the beach

Adult Orange Room

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Schomberg • 24.4km from center

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23.6km from the beach

NoLongerAvail

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Schomberg • 24.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.9km

Bohemian Road Beach Bohemian Road Beach

7.2 Good

9.2km

Van's Beach Van's Beach

7.5 Very good

13.2km

Suttons Bay Beach Suttons Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

14.9km

Boughey Park Beach Boughey Park Beach

7.1 Good

21.3km

Onomonee Road Beach Onomonee Road Beach

6.9 Good

22.4km

Sleeping Bear Dunes Sleeping Bear Dunes

6.9 Good

24.1km

West End Beach West End Beach

7.1 Good

24.8km

Traverse City Beach Traverse City Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Schomberg • 4.2km

Main locality of province

Lansing • 265.9km

Transport

Airport

TVC • 29.2km

Bus Station

Traverse City, MI (Bay Area Transportation Authority) • 24.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Good Harbor Bay Beach?

The coastline of Good Harbor Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Good Harbor Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Good Harbor Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Good Harbor Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Good Harbor Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Good Harbor Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Good Harbor Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Good Harbor Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Good Harbor Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Good Harbor Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Good Harbor Bay Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Good Harbor Bay Beach?

There are 3 places to stay in the Good Harbor Bay Beach area.

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How far is the Good Harbor Bay Beach from parking?

The Good Harbor Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Good Harbor Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Good Harbor Bay Beach is August. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature -1°C and water 1°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Good Harbor Bay Beach (Michigan) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Good Harbor Bay Beach (Michigan) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.