Michigan Beachtowns

06/02/2026

Crisp air, open water, and miles of lakeshore to explore. 🚴🌊

Whether you’re cruising scenic bike paths or stopping for the views, the Michigan Beachtowns are made for summer adventures on two wheels.

📷 Discover Holland

05/31/2026

The best road trips aren’t rushed. They’re filled with lakeshore views, small-town stops, local shops, beach sunsets, and discovering places you’ll want to come back to again and again. 🚗🌊

If you’re planning a getaway this summer, put Saugatuck and Douglas on your route. Known as the Art Coast® of Michigan, these charming towns are the perfect stop for shopping, dining, galleries, outdoor adventure, and laid-back coastal vibes. Read our latest blog for travel ideas!

Saugatuck/Douglas

Free this weekend and beyond? Fill up the gas tank, throw a few essentials in the trunk (don’t forget a swimsuit!), hit play on your favorite tunes, and head out on the highway for a Midwest summer road trip. Trade record-breaking TSA lines, hours-long flight delays, and irreplaceable lost luggage...

05/29/2026

Hammocking anyone? What a relaxing way to spend an afternoon reading, napping, or just hanging out in nature.

Visit South Haven

05/27/2026

Sunsets this time of year along Southwest Michigan’s shoreline are pure magic, from crashing waves to skies splashed in gold. Moments like this are waiting for you in the Michigan Beachtowns! 🎴

Visit Southwest Michigan

05/24/2026

Golden hour hits different on the dunes. ☀️🚘

From off-road adventures to sunset rides with the lake breeze in the air, the Michigan Beachtowns are the kind of place where summer stories are made one sandy mile at a time.

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05/23/2026

Everyone’s invited to enjoy Muskegon County. It’s vital that outdoor fun is accessible to all. Experience adaptive ziplining, luge, and hiking at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park, and enjoy ADA-compliant kayak launches at Black Lake Park. With ADA-accessible beach mats at Harbour Towne Beach, Muskegon State Park, PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Pere Marquette Beach, plus free adaptive equipment like Mobi-Chairs and Action Trackchairs, beach days are also more inclusive than ever. See you this summer in the Michigan Beachtowns!

📷 Muskegon Luge

Visit Muskegon

05/21/2026

There's so much to look at during golden hour in Grand Haven. Driftwood in the foreground, crashing waves, and a brush-stroked sky. A great reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and stay just a little longer along the shores of Southwest Michigan.

📷 Sarah Goodwin Photography Fantastic capture!

Visit Grand Haven Area, MI

05/19/2026

Windows down. Spring breeze in. No agenda except the open road. 🚗☀️

There’s something special about cruisin' through downtown Holland in the springtime. Charming shops, shady streets, beach stops, ice cream breaks, and those moments that make you want to take the long way home.

📷 Discover Holland

05/17/2026

What if your next getaway wasn’t about doing more, but slowing down enough to enjoy the little things? 🌾📚🎨

From birdwatching and forest bathing to sketching, stargazing, and quiet walks along the dunes, the Art Coast of Michigan is the perfect place to reconnect with the hobbies that bring you peace. Discover how we embrace “hushed hobbies” in the Michigan Beachtowns in our newest blog.

Saugatuck/Douglas

Shh… Do you hear that? It’s the sound of your nervous system resetting thanks to the latest trend in travel: “Hushed Hobbies.” That is, restorative activities that offer travelers an antidote to the fast pace of daily life. Think quiet, serene environments paired with mindful hobbies that su...

05/15/2026

We're crazy about this sunset capture from Dylan Nelson Photography. The soft colors, anglers on the pier, and reflection of lights make this a captivating shot!

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