Lake Escape Guidebook
Food scene
This place is known for their amazing pretzels. They also have a wide variety of sweets and sandwiches. We love their breakfast sandwiches the most.
26 locals recommend
Village Baker
617 E Savidge StThis place is known for their amazing pretzels. They also have a wide variety of sweets and sandwiches. We love their breakfast sandwiches the most.
If you are looking for some top quality pizza, then this is the place to go. They also have great pasta dishes too.
13 locals recommend
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
723 E Savidge StIf you are looking for some top quality pizza, then this is the place to go. They also have great pasta dishes too.
The tacos and queso here are some of the best around. The tacos are small, so you can get a few different kinds to try.
14 locals recommend
Arturo's Tacos
305 N Beacon BlvdThe tacos and queso here are some of the best around. The tacos are small, so you can get a few different kinds to try.
Do you like your breakfasts to be savory, sweet, or a little bit of both? Morning Star Cafe has all of the above! You will not be disappointed.
63 locals recommend
Morning Star Cafe
711 Washington AveDo you like your breakfasts to be savory, sweet, or a little bit of both? Morning Star Cafe has all of the above! You will not be disappointed.
Needless to say this place has amazing fried pickles. You can also get soups, salads, and sandwiches. We particularly like the tomato soup.
27 locals recommend
The Toasted Pickle
112 Washington AveNeedless to say this place has amazing fried pickles. You can also get soups, salads, and sandwiches. We particularly like the tomato soup.
The ice cream serving sizes are really big, so we recommend ordering a size down.
7 locals recommend
Norm's Ice Cream
350 N 3rd AveThe ice cream serving sizes are really big, so we recommend ordering a size down.
Beach & Parks
-Picnic shelter (reservable)
-Swimming Beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
-Beach Walkway
-Dune Stairs
-Sand Volleyball Court
-Playground
19 locals recommend
North Beach Park
18775 N Shore Dr-Picnic shelter (reservable)
-Swimming Beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
-Beach Walkway
-Dune Stairs
-Sand Volleyball Court
-Playground
Ottawa Sands County Park
18153 N Shore DrNatural surface trail around the inland lake and marked hiking trails.
Access to trailhead and parking at Coast Guard Park. There is hiking and ungroomed cross country ski trails. Firearm hunting on limited occasional by special permit.
6 locals recommend
North Ottawa Dunes
18201 N Shore RdAccess to trailhead and parking at Coast Guard Park. There is hiking and ungroomed cross country ski trails. Firearm hunting on limited occasional by special permit.
Public access points for kayaks, paddle boards, or canoes. Local benches for enjoying sunrises and sunsets. Nearby bridge used for fishing year round.
10 locals recommend
Spring Lake
Public access points for kayaks, paddle boards, or canoes. Local benches for enjoying sunrises and sunsets. Nearby bridge used for fishing year round.
The Grand Haven City Beach is nestled between The Noto’s At The Bilmar, a beachfront restaurant, and Grand Haven State Park beach on Harbor Drive. Limited free parking is available. Restrooms available. No fees or passes required. This sandy large beach front is perfect for families and dog lovers.
15 locals recommend
Grand Haven City Beach
South Harbor DriveThe Grand Haven City Beach is nestled between The Noto’s At The Bilmar, a beachfront restaurant, and Grand Haven State Park beach on Harbor Drive. Limited free parking is available. Restrooms available. No fees or passes required. This sandy large beach front is perfect for families and dog lovers.
Grand Haven State Park is a 48-acre park with the beautiful sandy shore of Lake Michigan along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the park. The park consists entirely of beach sand and provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.
76 locals recommend
Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrGrand Haven State Park is a 48-acre park with the beautiful sandy shore of Lake Michigan along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the park. The park consists entirely of beach sand and provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.
Boat Rentals
Grand Haven Boat Rental
1211 Jackson Sthttp://www.grandhavenboatrental.com/boatrates.html
https://www.waypointboatrentals.com/pontoon-boat-rentals
Located on the north end of Spring Lake (a little less congested area), about 10 minutes drive.
Waypoint Dock & Spirits
187 S 3rd Avehttps://www.waypointboatrentals.com/pontoon-boat-rentals
Located on the north end of Spring Lake (a little less congested area), about 10 minutes drive.
Sightseeing
The boardwalk is 2 1/2 miles and runs along the harbor, which is lined with shops, restaurants, marinas, and charter fishing boats. While it’s a great place for a brisk walk, there are plenty of grassy knolls and benches for idlers who prefer people and boat watching. The boardwalk continues along The Grand River and travels out to Lake Michigan where you can walk the pier and take photos of the lighthouse.
6 locals recommend
Grand River Boardwalk
70 03-20The boardwalk is 2 1/2 miles and runs along the harbor, which is lined with shops, restaurants, marinas, and charter fishing boats. While it’s a great place for a brisk walk, there are plenty of grassy knolls and benches for idlers who prefer people and boat watching. The boardwalk continues along The Grand River and travels out to Lake Michigan where you can walk the pier and take photos of the lighthouse.
Enjoy this Grand Haven favorite every summer evening at dusk with special performances during May and September.
58 locals recommend
Grand Haven Musical Fountain
1 N Harbor DrEnjoy this Grand Haven favorite every summer evening at dusk with special performances during May and September.
Breweries & Wineries
This place has amazing craft beer, but does not serve food. They do allow you to order food from outside vendors. You can also pick up some of their craft beer or hard seltzers to go.
47 locals recommend
Odd Side Ales
41 Washington AveThis place has amazing craft beer, but does not serve food. They do allow you to order food from outside vendors. You can also pick up some of their craft beer or hard seltzers to go.
Grand Armory Brewing Company
17 S 2nd StThis place has solid beer and a cool venue.
This is a smaller brewery that has some great Imperial IPAs and solid beers all around. They are quite small and do not serve food.
6 locals recommend
Burzurk Brewing Co.
1442 Washington AvenueThis is a smaller brewery that has some great Imperial IPAs and solid beers all around. They are quite small and do not serve food.
Long Road Distillers is a local distillery with a restaurant in downtown Grand Haven that make some cool specialty drinks.
6 locals recommend
Long Road Distillers - Grand Haven
18 Washington AvenueLong Road Distillers is a local distillery with a restaurant in downtown Grand Haven that make some cool specialty drinks.
12 Corners Vineyards
1201 N Benton Center RdA small tasting room but with a good selection of wines.
Cool litter winery with a great atmosphere. Great place to go if you like sweeter wines.
96 locals recommend
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek RdCool litter winery with a great atmosphere. Great place to go if you like sweeter wines.