Welcome to
Michigan
Beachtowns

Michigan Beachtowns along the west Michigan lakeshore, offer a relaxing, carefree getaway with miles of sandy Lake Michigan beaches, exciting attractions, fun events and fantastic sunsets. Experience our “singing sands,” a unique phenomenon only to the Lake Michigan beaches.

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West Michigan Pike Sheild

West Michigan Pike

Connecting the Beachtowns for an historic and epic road trip.
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MI Beachtowns Motorized Leisure Map

Start Planning Your Lake Michigan Beach Vacation

Our Motorized Leisure Map to Michigan Beachtowns makes it easy to plan your trip and find exactly what you’re looking for along the West Michigan shoreline.

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Our
Beaches

Get away to the most beautiful beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan on the state’s sunset side.

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Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes/Hart
Silver Beach
Silver Beach
St. Joseph
Oval Beach
Oval Beach
Saugatuck/Douglas
Laketown Beach
Laketown Beach
Holland
Dyckman Beach
Dyckman Beach
South Haven
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
Muskegon
Grand Haven State Park
Grand Haven State Park
Grand Haven

West
Michigan Pike

The West Michigan Pike in Michigan Beachtowns was designated a Pure Michigan Byway in 2016. See the attractions along the route.

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Craft
Beverage Trail

Follow the trail and discover new favorites as you visit the craft breweries, wineries and distilleries in our Michigan Beachtowns.

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New Holland Brewing
New Holland Brewing
Holland
Mitten Brewing Co.
Mitten Brewing Co.
Saugatuck / Douglas
Makers Trail
Makers Trail
St. Joseph
Channel Wine Bar
Channel Wine Bar
South Haven
Fox Barn Winery
Fox Barn Winery
Silver Lake Sand Dunes / Hart
Odd Side Ales
Odd Side Ales
Grand Haven
Pigeon Hill Brewery
Pigeon Hill Brewery
Muskegon

Upcoming
Events

Take a look at the exciting events happening in Michigan Beachtowns.

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Latest
Blog Posts

Make Saugatuck/Douglas Your Next Midwest Road Trip Stop

Saugatuck Blog
May 1, 2026
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Plan a Spring Golf Getaway in Southwest Michigan

St. Joseph Blog
April 13, 2026
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Hushed Hobbies on the Art Coast®: Where Quiet Passions Come to Life

Saugatuck Blog
April 10, 2026
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A First Timer’s Guide to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Blog
April 2, 2026
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Kick Off the 2026 Silver Lake Sand Dunes Season

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Blog
April 2, 2026
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Luxury, Your Way: Why South Haven is the Midwest’s Best Beach Escape on Lake Michigan

South Haven Blog
March 6, 2026
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Get
Away

Start your journey at one of our exciting Michigan Beachtowns.

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Michigan Beachtowns is at Think Dunes: Silver Lake Sand Dunes.

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Michigan Beachtowns
A sure sign summer is right around the corner! On May 15, Mac Wood's Dune Rides opens for the season. How old were you on your first dune ride? #ThinkDunes #mibeachtowns #westmichigans Think Dunes: Silver Lake Sand Dunes ... See MoreSee Less

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