Joel’s guidebook to St Joseph, Michigan
Food scene
Great views of Lake Michigan from the dining room and outdoor patio. Wonderful ribs, steaks, and burgers.
17 locals recommend
Schu's Grill & Bar
501 Pleasant StGreat views of Lake Michigan from the dining room and outdoor patio. Wonderful ribs, steaks, and burgers.
A old, local hang out updated with great food and wonderful outdoor summer patio. Views of Harbor Shores Golf Club.
24 locals recommend
North Shore Inn
107 Higman Park RdA old, local hang out updated with great food and wonderful outdoor summer patio. Views of Harbor Shores Golf Club.
fantastic, authentic Mexican restaurant in downtown St Joe. This place is the real deal. the pork tacos are particularly good and just 3 for $5 ala carte.
16 locals recommend
Azul Tequila
105 Main Stfantastic, authentic Mexican restaurant in downtown St Joe. This place is the real deal. the pork tacos are particularly good and just 3 for $5 ala carte.
Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine StIconic St Joe pizza in 1800s train station...
Fantastic asian flat top grill. Build your own meal with a vast array of fruits, vegetables, meats and incredible home made sauces... then watch your feast cooked before your eyes.
18 locals recommend
Tim's Too
511 Pleasant StFantastic asian flat top grill. Build your own meal with a vast array of fruits, vegetables, meats and incredible home made sauces... then watch your feast cooked before your eyes.
The rooftop terrace has the best views in all of St Joe. Great burgers and whitefish.
48 locals recommend
RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar
518 Broad StThe rooftop terrace has the best views in all of St Joe. Great burgers and whitefish.
Sightseeing
wonderful children's museum in downtown St. Joe, great for rainy summer days or wintry weather.
55 locals recommend
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Blvdwonderful children's museum in downtown St. Joe, great for rainy summer days or wintry weather.
Favorite beach of locals adjacent to the North Pier....tours of the lighthouse in the summer season as well as fishing from the pier
32 locals recommend
Tiscornia Park
80 Ridgeway StFavorite beach of locals adjacent to the North Pier....tours of the lighthouse in the summer season as well as fishing from the pier
One of the most wonderful stretches of Lake Michigan Beach anywhere on the coast. Over one mile of pristine sand and gentle dunes with nearby parking.
43 locals recommend
Jean Klock Park
Jean Klock BoulevardOne of the most wonderful stretches of Lake Michigan Beach anywhere on the coast. Over one mile of pristine sand and gentle dunes with nearby parking.
One of the most picturesque lighthouses in America. Tours on summer weekends.
12 locals recommend
St Joseph North Pier Lighthouse
One of the most picturesque lighthouses in America. Tours on summer weekends.
Bluewater boats has jet skis, pontoon boats, speed boats and cabin cruisers for plying the water of Lake Michigan or the St. Joe River. Located at Anchors Way Marina between the bridges on Marina Island
7 locals recommend
Blue Water Boat Rentals - St. Joseph
143 Anchors WayBluewater boats has jet skis, pontoon boats, speed boats and cabin cruisers for plying the water of Lake Michigan or the St. Joe River. Located at Anchors Way Marina between the bridges on Marina Island
Great charter captain Rick Kraklau....one of best to catch those lake trout, coho and chinook salmon.
Risky Business Sportfishing
10489 Range Line RdGreat charter captain Rick Kraklau....one of best to catch those lake trout, coho and chinook salmon.
Home to the Senior PGA Championship, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and features views of Lake Michigan, the Paw Paw River, and the wooded countryside of southwest Michigan
46 locals recommend
Harbor Shores Golf Club
201 Graham AveHome to the Senior PGA Championship, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and features views of Lake Michigan, the Paw Paw River, and the wooded countryside of southwest Michigan
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor Rdgreat local winery
The place to rent all sorts of bikes in St Joe
14 locals recommend
Scooter Joe's Wheel & Water Rentals
508 Broad StThe place to rent all sorts of bikes in St Joe
One of most popular local beaches, just south of the harbor in St Joe
140 locals recommend
Silver Beach
One of most popular local beaches, just south of the harbor in St Joe
take a trip back in time to one of the best carousels in the country! Located below the bluff in St Joe
77 locals recommend
Silver Beach Carousel
333 Broad Sttake a trip back in time to one of the best carousels in the country! Located below the bluff in St Joe
Bring the kids to the whirlpool fountain below the bluff in St Joe, great water fun at no cost!
24 locals recommend
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad StBring the kids to the whirlpool fountain below the bluff in St Joe, great water fun at no cost!
Neighborhoods
St. Joseph
downtown is vibrant and fun. lots of cool shops and good eating
Check out the Benton Harbor Arts district for galleries and good food
10 locals recommend
Benton Harbor
Check out the Benton Harbor Arts district for galleries and good food
City/town information
Just twenty miles north of St Joe, this coastal community is famous for it lighthouse, harbor, beaches and quaint downtown.
94 locals recommend
South Haven
Just twenty miles north of St Joe, this coastal community is famous for it lighthouse, harbor, beaches and quaint downtown.
a quaint farming community just south of st Joe with fun old downtown and numerous wineries in the area
8 locals recommend
Baroda
a quaint farming community just south of st Joe with fun old downtown and numerous wineries in the area
An artsy community about 40 minutes north of St Joe on Lake Michigan. Home to great beaches, fine food and the old lake steamer Keewatin (open for season tours)
139 locals recommend
Saugatuck
An artsy community about 40 minutes north of St Joe on Lake Michigan. Home to great beaches, fine food and the old lake steamer Keewatin (open for season tours)
A downtown that takes you back in time. Be sure to catch a movie at the Loma, an old movie house that plays first run films at great prices! Paw Paw Lake is on the edge of town and is one of the most popular inland lakes in southwest Michigan
Coloma
A downtown that takes you back in time. Be sure to catch a movie at the Loma, an old movie house that plays first run films at great prices! Paw Paw Lake is on the edge of town and is one of the most popular inland lakes in southwest Michigan