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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Oval Beach
Oval Beach
Saugatuck/Douglas
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes/Hart
Grand Haven State Park
Grand Haven State Park
Grand Haven
Silver Beach
Silver Beach
St. Joseph
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
Muskegon
Laketown Beach
Laketown Beach
Holland
Dyckman Beach
Dyckman Beach
South 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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Fox Barn Winery
Fox Barn Winery
Silver Lake Sand Dunes / Hart
Odd Side Ales
Odd Side Ales
Grand Haven
Makers Trail
Makers Trail
St. Joseph
New Holland Brewing
New Holland Brewing
Holland
Mitten Brewing Co.
Mitten Brewing Co.
Saugatuck / Douglas
Channel Wine Bar
Channel Wine Bar
South 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

Two-Day Fall Getaway to Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Blog
August 13, 2026
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Southwest Michigan Fall Bucket List: Things to Do This Autumn

St. Joseph Blog
August 11, 2026
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Experience Fall Like a Local in Holland

Holland Blog
August 11, 2026
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Take a Micro-Trip to Douglas This Summer

Saugatuck Blog
July 16, 2026
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Beyond the beach: Unique Summer Activities in Southwest Michigan

St. Joseph Blog
July 9, 2026
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Outdoor Dining in Muskegon County: Where Summer Moves Outside

Muskegon Blog
June 25, 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 Visit Muskegon.

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Michigan Beachtowns
The “beverage trail” in and around the Muskegon area is a tasty tour of pure Michigan flavors. You’ll find an abundance of wineries, distilleries, and breweries. There are so many options to enjoy!📷 Visit Muskegon 📍 on IG @capones.speakeasy, Capone’s Speakeasy & Restaurant, a 1920's inspired speakeasy, specializing in craft cocktails, delicious pizza, and signature dishes.Plan your visit today!#mibeachtowns #westmichigan @visitmuskegon ...

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