When the weather gets warmer and you can’t think of anything else to do, don’t worry because there’s always one of the many beautiful beaches in Michigan you can visit. Folks outside of the Great Lakes State will never quite get that we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and that’s okay since that means more room on the velvety white sands for us! If you’re stuck on what to do on the long dog days of summer, take heart that here on the Third Coast, we have picturesque beaches on lock.
- Silver Lake Dunes
Dale Fisher, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Wikimedia Commons This is one of the most unique Michigan beaches comprised of a mix of forest land and sprawling dunes. Rent a UTV and drive around 600 acres of sand.
- Twelvemile Beach
Beanpole136/Wikimedia Commons This Lake Superior beach by a bluff is the perfect place for camping during summer in Michigan.
- Bete Gris Beach
janedoe9/Flickr It’s said that the sand on this beach on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula sings. During summertime, could there possibly be better music to your ears?
- Charles Mears State Park
Rachel Kramer/Flickr This beach is located on Lake Michigan and borders a channel that leads to Pentwater Lake.
- Great Sand Bay
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr Located in Michigan’s northernmost community, this spot is great for birdwatching and photography.
- Empire Beach
Jen Goellnitz/Flickr A gateway to Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore, this beach is known for its breathtaking bluffs.
- Grand Haven State Park Beach
Rachel Kramer/Flickr This beach offers a great view of the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse. Pictured here, the Great Lakes Kite Festival.
- Grand Marais Harbor
Andrew Smith/Flickr This picturesque site serves as the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
- Kruse Park, Muskegon
Jeremy Bronson/Flickr This beach is great for picnics and dogs. In fact, there’s even a dog beach here!
- Ludington State Park Beach
Rachel Kramer/Flickr This state park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, complete with hiking trails, fishing, camping, and biking.
- Near Rogers City
Erik Przekop/Flickr This city sits right on Lake Huron, so there’s bound to be plenty to see beach-wise.
- Orchard Beach State Park, Manistee
Chad/Flickr Hiking trails, a camp ground, and a majestic bluff overlooking Lake Michigan make this beach special.
- Oval Beach, Saugatuck
ClatieK/Flickr This beach offers seclusion and sandy dunes which is perfect for a mini escape.
- Pere Marquette Beach
Rachel Kramer/Flickr You’ll never run out of things to do at this Lake Michigan beach, which offers a playground, volleyball courts, a restaurant, and access to both the Muskegon lighthouses and the Muskegon Channel. For your four-legged friends, there’s also a dog beach nearby.
- Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore
AllieKF/Flickr As one of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dune has been named the most beautiful place in America. It should be added to everyone’s beach bucket list.
- Stearns Park Beach, Ludington
John Anes/Flickr This sparkly sandy beach is within walking distance to downtown and offers sand volleyball courts, a playground, the North Breakwater Light, a picnic area with BBQ grills, and concession stands. For a small fee, you can play miniature golf and shuffleboard, too.
- Tiscornia Beach, St. Joseph
Russell Sekeet/Flickr This is a great beach for swimming, sunbathing, and sand dunes, but be sure to wear your sandals because the sand does tend to get hot.
- Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Charles Dawley/Wikimedia Commons The turquoise blue waters here are perhaps the most picturesque in all of Michigan.
- Warren Dunes State Park
BassistenSchmidt/Wikimedia Commons We dare you to try and run up these monstrous 260-foot sand dunes at Warren Dunes State Park.
So you’ve seen some of the beaches that we love. Tell us some of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan that are on your favorites list.
Dale Fisher, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Wikimedia Commons
This is one of the most unique Michigan beaches comprised of a mix of forest land and sprawling dunes. Rent a UTV and drive around 600 acres of sand.
Beanpole136/Wikimedia Commons
This Lake Superior beach by a bluff is the perfect place for camping during summer in Michigan.
janedoe9/Flickr
It’s said that the sand on this beach on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula sings. During summertime, could there possibly be better music to your ears?
Rachel Kramer/Flickr
This beach is located on Lake Michigan and borders a channel that leads to Pentwater Lake.
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr
Located in Michigan’s northernmost community, this spot is great for birdwatching and photography.
Jen Goellnitz/Flickr
A gateway to Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore, this beach is known for its breathtaking bluffs.
This beach offers a great view of the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse. Pictured here, the Great Lakes Kite Festival.
Andrew Smith/Flickr
This picturesque site serves as the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Jeremy Bronson/Flickr
This beach is great for picnics and dogs. In fact, there’s even a dog beach here!
This state park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, complete with hiking trails, fishing, camping, and biking.
Erik Przekop/Flickr
This city sits right on Lake Huron, so there’s bound to be plenty to see beach-wise.
Chad/Flickr
Hiking trails, a camp ground, and a majestic bluff overlooking Lake Michigan make this beach special.
ClatieK/Flickr
This beach offers seclusion and sandy dunes which is perfect for a mini escape.
You’ll never run out of things to do at this Lake Michigan beach, which offers a playground, volleyball courts, a restaurant, and access to both the Muskegon lighthouses and the Muskegon Channel. For your four-legged friends, there’s also a dog beach nearby.
AllieKF/Flickr
As one of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dune has been named the most beautiful place in America. It should be added to everyone’s beach bucket list.
John Anes/Flickr
This sparkly sandy beach is within walking distance to downtown and offers sand volleyball courts, a playground, the North Breakwater Light, a picnic area with BBQ grills, and concession stands. For a small fee, you can play miniature golf and shuffleboard, too.
Russell Sekeet/Flickr
This is a great beach for swimming, sunbathing, and sand dunes, but be sure to wear your sandals because the sand does tend to get hot.
Charles Dawley/Wikimedia Commons
The turquoise blue waters here are perhaps the most picturesque in all of Michigan.
BassistenSchmidt/Wikimedia Commons
We dare you to try and run up these monstrous 260-foot sand dunes at Warren Dunes State Park.
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Beautiful Beaches In Michigan May 20, 2021 Melissa M. What is summer in Michigan like? Like most states, Michigan can be quite hot and humid in the summer with average daytime highs of 76-85 degrees and nighttime lows of 50-64 degrees. July is the hottest month here and sudden thunderstorms can occur. Luckily this is the Great Lakes State with access to four of the Great Lakes to escape to during the sweltering summer heat. What are some of the best Michigan lakes? With access to four of the eight stunning Great Lakes, Michigan has a lot to offer in terms of shoreline and beaches. But there are many other lakes, although not as grand in scale, that are worth visiting throughout the state. Torch Lake near Traverse City is Michigan’s second-largest inland lake that also happens to be the longest, and it has some of the clearest water you can find here. Lake Charlevoix, the third largest inland lake, and Lake Saint Clair, which is part of the Eerie Basin, are fantastic lakes to spend a hot summer’s day as well. Which state parks should I visit in Michigan? Michigan has a wide array of incredible state parks that are worthy of a visit. Clear Lakes State Park in Atlanta is home to a pristine lake, forest, camping, boating, and fishing. Best of all, it’s not as overrun with people as other parks, so you may be able to enjoy some solitude if that’s what you’re looking for. McClain State Park in the Upper Peninsula is an underrated park along the shores of Lake Superior. In the warmer months, visitors can enjoy berry picking as well as camping, hiking, and more!
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Beautiful Beaches In Michigan
May 20, 2021
Melissa M.
What is summer in Michigan like? Like most states, Michigan can be quite hot and humid in the summer with average daytime highs of 76-85 degrees and nighttime lows of 50-64 degrees. July is the hottest month here and sudden thunderstorms can occur. Luckily this is the Great Lakes State with access to four of the Great Lakes to escape to during the sweltering summer heat. What are some of the best Michigan lakes? With access to four of the eight stunning Great Lakes, Michigan has a lot to offer in terms of shoreline and beaches. But there are many other lakes, although not as grand in scale, that are worth visiting throughout the state. Torch Lake near Traverse City is Michigan’s second-largest inland lake that also happens to be the longest, and it has some of the clearest water you can find here. Lake Charlevoix, the third largest inland lake, and Lake Saint Clair, which is part of the Eerie Basin, are fantastic lakes to spend a hot summer’s day as well. Which state parks should I visit in Michigan? Michigan has a wide array of incredible state parks that are worthy of a visit. Clear Lakes State Park in Atlanta is home to a pristine lake, forest, camping, boating, and fishing. Best of all, it’s not as overrun with people as other parks, so you may be able to enjoy some solitude if that’s what you’re looking for. McClain State Park in the Upper Peninsula is an underrated park along the shores of Lake Superior. In the warmer months, visitors can enjoy berry picking as well as camping, hiking, and more!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Like most states, Michigan can be quite hot and humid in the summer with average daytime highs of 76-85 degrees and nighttime lows of 50-64 degrees. July is the hottest month here and sudden thunderstorms can occur. Luckily this is the Great Lakes State with access to four of the Great Lakes to escape to during the sweltering summer heat.
What are some of the best Michigan lakes?
With access to four of the eight stunning Great Lakes, Michigan has a lot to offer in terms of shoreline and beaches. But there are many other lakes, although not as grand in scale, that are worth visiting throughout the state. Torch Lake near Traverse City is Michigan’s second-largest inland lake that also happens to be the longest, and it has some of the clearest water you can find here. Lake Charlevoix, the third largest inland lake, and Lake Saint Clair, which is part of the Eerie Basin, are fantastic lakes to spend a hot summer’s day as well.
Which state parks should I visit in Michigan?
Michigan has a wide array of incredible state parks that are worthy of a visit. Clear Lakes State Park in Atlanta is home to a pristine lake, forest, camping, boating, and fishing. Best of all, it’s not as overrun with people as other parks, so you may be able to enjoy some solitude if that’s what you’re looking for. McClain State Park in the Upper Peninsula is an underrated park along the shores of Lake Superior. In the warmer months, visitors can enjoy berry picking as well as camping, hiking, and more!
