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About Michigan

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Michigan attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Michigan Best beaches

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Eagle Harbor Beach
Eagle Harbor Beach
Eagle Harbor Beach
Good for Relax

Eagle Harbor Beach

Eagle Harbor 0.2 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
1 Amenities index
New Buffalo Beach
New Buffalo Beach
New Buffalo Beach
Good for Relax

New Buffalo Beach

New Buffalo Township 1.6 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
Caseville County Park Beach
Caseville County Park Beach
Caseville County Park Beach
Good for Relax

Caseville County Park Beach

Caseville 0.8 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
Stearns Park Beach
Stearns Park Beach
Stearns Park Beach
Good for Relax

Stearns Park Beach

Ludington 1.1 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Two Hearted Beach
Two Hearted Beach
Two Hearted Beach
Good for Relax

Two Hearted Beach

Deer Park 15 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Pebbles bottom
2.2 Amenities index
Fox Beach
Fox Beach
Fox Beach
Good for Relax

Fox Beach

Fox 0.5 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1.5 Amenities index
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Popular types of Michigan beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Remote
Remote
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 151 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Michigan.

Most beautiful beaches of Michigan

Miners Beach

Miners Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Indian Town 10 km
Esch Beach

Esch Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Empire 5.5 km
Chapel Beach

Chapel Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
United States, Melstrand 9.6 km
Black Rocks Beach

Black Rocks Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United States, Sugar Loaf 5 km
Mosquito Beach

Mosquito Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
United States, Melstrand 9.2 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Michigan

Sand Point Beach

Sand Point Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Williams Landing 5.1 km
Gladstone Beach

Gladstone Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
United States, Gladstone 1.6 km
Sandy Public Beach

Sandy Public Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Au Train 0.9 km
Twelvemile Beach

Twelvemile Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light sand & pebble
United States, Melstrand 19.1 km
South Beach Park

South Beach Park
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Marquette 1.7 km
Bete Gris Beach

Bete Gris Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Bete Grise 0.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Michigan

Kirk Park

Kirk Park
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Agnew 4.1 km
1st Street Beach Manistee

1st Street Beach Manistee
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United States, Manistee 1.7 km
Fifth Avenue Beach

Fifth Avenue Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United States, Manistee 1.5 km
Bridge Vista Beach Hotel

Bridge Vista Beach Hotel
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United States, Edgewater Beach 0.2 km
Oval Beach

Oval Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Old Saugatuck 0.5 km
Negwegon State Park Beach

Negwegon State Park Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United States, Black River 4.5 km
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Beaches with shade in Michigan

Town Line Beach

Town Line Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Sokol Camp 2 km
Weko Beach

Weko Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Bridgman 2.1 km
Lakeside Beach

Lakeside Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Keewahdin 2.5 km
Cherry Beach

Cherry Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Turner Shores 1.4 km
Fort Gratiot Beach

Fort Gratiot Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Lakeport 3.9 km
Lakeport State Beach

Lakeport State Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Lakeport 1.1 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Michigan

Hagar Park

Hagar Park
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Lake Michigan Beach 2 km
Antrim Creek Natural Area

Antrim Creek Natural Area
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Atwood 2.7 km
Green Beach

Green Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Green 0.3 km
Muskegon Beach

Muskegon Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Roosevelt Park 4.6 km
Great Sand Bay

Great Sand Bay
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Copper Falls 2.3 km
Agate Beach

Agate Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
United States, Stonington 13 km
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Long beaches in Michigan

Warren Dunes Beach

Warren Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Tower Hill Shorelands 0.5 km
South Beach

South Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, South Haven 0.9 km
Silver Beach

Silver Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Saint Joseph 0.7 km
North Beach

North Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, South Haven 0.7 km
Grand Haven City Beach

Grand Haven City Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Highland Park 0.2 km
Ottawa Beach

Ottawa Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Macatawa 0.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Michigan, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 124 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Michigan is less than 500 meters. 146 beaches are relatively easy to access, 5 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Michigan however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Michigan's beaches

Michigan Beach Park
8 JD Rivers

We had a fantastic day at Michigan Beach Park with our family. The beach was well-maintained, there was ample parking, and the restrooms were conveniently placed. Just a small note, there are quite a few rocks near the water's edge, so if you have sensitive feet, it might be a good idea to bring water shoes. However, once you get past the initial rocky area, the sand on the beach and lake bottom is perfect. Apart from that, we highly recommend paying a visit!

Elberta Beach (Ebeach)
6 Alex Mitchell

This review might come across as a bit unfair, but I want to be honest and explain my thoughts. The beach is actually quite nice and has its advantages. It's not as crowded, so if you're not a fan of crowds, you might prefer it here. The beach stretches out for a long distance, allowing plenty of space to spread out. The view of Lake Michigan is always beautiful. Additionally, dogs are allowed on the beach. Now, let's talk about the negatives. It takes about 3 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the beach, which may not be a big deal, but the path is uneven. The drive down to the beach is on a crazy road with a steep incline and twists. While the view is pretty, it's a bit underwhelming compared to other nearby beaches. Overall, I would rate this beach as a 3-star experience. This is mainly because there are other beaches in the area that are fantastic and very close by, such as Frankfort Beach and Point Betsie Lighthouse Beach. If those beaches were further away, maybe around 30 minutes instead of 8 and 20, I would probably give this beach a 4-star rating. But if you prefer this beach, more power to you.

Haserot Beach
10 Zo Mars

This beach is a great find, tucked away from the usual crowds and perfect for bringing your furry friend along! The sandy beach is lovely, the water is peaceful, and there are no rocks to worry about. Additionally, there is a picnic area, playground, and restroom facilities available.

Woodstar beach
10 Sara Anderson

This campground is definitely worth a visit. The beach is the highlight and can be easily reached on foot from any of the campsites. The hosts are extremely friendly and always ready to assist with any small request. We are eagerly looking forward to returning next summer.

Fox Beach
10 Renata Martinez

We made a pit stop at this beach to take a break and grab some dinner while on a road trip. I was genuinely impressed by how well-maintained and tidy it was! This place has such a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it a delightful spot to unwind.

Lions Park Beach
10 Cameron Brooks

This is a fantastic place to bring your children for a fun-filled day at the beach! The parking fee is $7 per day, and there is an amazing playground located right on the beach. Additionally, there are multiple swing areas available where you can relax and enjoy the breathtaking view of the water.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 14 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Michigan? In total there are 151 beaches and the most popular is Warren Dunes Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Michigan

Bebe Beach

Bebe Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Ossineke 3 km
North Pier Side Beach

North Pier Side Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Roosevelt Park 6.1 km
Shale Beach

Shale Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray pebble
United States, Johnswood 10.8 km
Douglas Beach

Douglas Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Beachmont 0.4 km
New Buffalo Beach

New Buffalo Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, New Buffalo Township 1.6 km
Bay City State Park Beach

Bay City State Park Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Lagoon Beach 1.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Michigan?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Michigan, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 151 beaches in total, of which about 20 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Michigan:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Michigan, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Michigan?

Most of the beaches located in Michigan are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Michigan?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Michigan?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Michigan by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Michigan are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Michigan according to the recommended audience:

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Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Michigan?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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