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City/town information
Boutique town with privately owned restaurants and businesses. Has comfortable sidewalks with lake views and restaurants on the water. Oval Beach, mount baldy and the chain ferry are great outdoor activities.
139 locals recommend
Saugatuck
Boutique town with privately owned restaurants and businesses. Has comfortable sidewalks with lake views and restaurants on the water. Oval Beach, mount baldy and the chain ferry are great outdoor activities.
Neighboring town across bridge from Saugatuck. Has art galleries, a few restaurants and some more shopping.
18 locals recommend
Douglas
Neighboring town across bridge from Saugatuck. Has art galleries, a few restaurants and some more shopping.
Originally a Dutch village, you'll find everything from windmills to Walmart here. Large downtown area with lots of shops and restaurants.
80 locals recommend
Holland
Originally a Dutch village, you'll find everything from windmills to Walmart here. Large downtown area with lots of shops and restaurants.
A nice drive. There are wineries, breweries, farm to table restaurants, some antiquing, and orchards along the way.
17 locals recommend
Fennville
A nice drive. There are wineries, breweries, farm to table restaurants, some antiquing, and orchards along the way.
Food scene
Baldy's Smoked Meats
340 Water StBest BBQ offers catering.
Mermaid Bar & Grill
340 Water StOutdoor dining with a lake view. Best seafood and salads.
The BARge
528 Water StGreat outdoor bar with good to upscale bar food. Right on the water.
Thin crust pizza with real cheese, fresh toppings and no sugar in the dough. My favorite is the Margherita 1 with a side of home made gorgonzola dressing and a Greek salad. Order to go or dine out in their picnic area.
15 locals recommend
Pizza Mambo
10 1/2 Blue Star HwyThin crust pizza with real cheese, fresh toppings and no sugar in the dough. My favorite is the Margherita 1 with a side of home made gorgonzola dressing and a Greek salad. Order to go or dine out in their picnic area.
Dairy Dayz
6471 Blue Star HwyLots of affordable ice-cream options here. Open seasonally.
Excellent steaks with table appetizers drinks and desserts. Reservations definitely recommended.
50 locals recommend
Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StExcellent steaks with table appetizers drinks and desserts. Reservations definitely recommended.
Coastal Society Boutique & Cocktail Bar
35 W Center StChampagne brunch.
Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center StGourmet restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining options.
The Southerner
880 Holland StHomemade fried chicken that people will travel for!
Marro's Italian Restaurant
147 Water StreetAuthentic Italian cuisine. Open seasonally and Wed-Sun
Sightseeing
Park and walk out to the white sand beach. Bathrooms, grills, and water available. There are also hiking trails east of the beach.
115 locals recommend
Oval Beach
690 Perryman StPark and walk out to the white sand beach. Bathrooms, grills, and water available. There are also hiking trails east of the beach.
Mount Baldhead
Stairway to a gorgeous view and a picnic area by the river.
Right up the street, great to get a little workout in, and has a Porta potty. (Definitely go before you leave) Free parking available.
23 locals recommend
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd AveRight up the street, great to get a little workout in, and has a Porta potty. (Definitely go before you leave) Free parking available.
History, Frisbee golf, hiking, wedding and concert venue. It connects the Saugatuck dunes state park with free parking.
16 locals recommend
Felt Mansion Historical Marker
State Park DriveHistory, Frisbee golf, hiking, wedding and concert venue. It connects the Saugatuck dunes state park with free parking.
Two different beaches, Porta potties, lots of hiking paths. Cross country skiing in the winter.
122 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveTwo different beaches, Porta potties, lots of hiking paths. Cross country skiing in the winter.
Pier Cove Park
2290 Lakeshore DrCollectors Beach with nearby hiking trails.
Entertainment
Fun, family friendly Dutch village with activities, ferris wheel, and petting zoo.
54 locals recommend
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James StFun, family friendly Dutch village with activities, ferris wheel, and petting zoo.
Historic windmill flower gardens with small indoor botanical garden with a walking path on the river.
49 locals recommend
Windmill Island
Historic windmill flower gardens with small indoor botanical garden with a walking path on the river.
Quirky semi adventure through dunes with entertaining guides who tell you about the area.
106 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyQuirky semi adventure through dunes with entertaining guides who tell you about the area.
Paddle boat that takes you out into the river and sometimes into the big lake if the weather is good. Get your tickets in advance.
40 locals recommend
Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises
716 Water StPaddle boat that takes you out into the river and sometimes into the big lake if the weather is good. Get your tickets in advance.
Sperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th StDinner and a movie with reclining chairs.
Poquito- Holland
90 W 8th StSmall plate restaurant and drinks with an evening lounge.
Indoor, outdoor, small plate with a select drink menu and outdoor games.
38 locals recommend
Borrowed Time
22 E Center StIndoor, outdoor, small plate with a select drink menu and outdoor games.
Adults Only!
Adult lgbtq+ bar, club, and pool. The pool is open to the adult public seasonally. They also have karaoke and drag queen bingo certain nights.
26 locals recommend
The Dunes Resort
333 Blue Star HwyAdult lgbtq+ bar, club, and pool. The pool is open to the adult public seasonally. They also have karaoke and drag queen bingo certain nights.
Traveler advice
What to pack
The area is pretty casual. Dress how you are comfortable.
Tennis shoes are all you'll need for any of the hiking areas. A swimsuit for the beach if you are inclined. We like having a backpack with water, a simple snack, hand sanitizer and wipes stored in our car. Just in case.
Book before you go
Broadway productions
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts books some great musicals, bands and children's classes. Again, casual dress but tickets do sell out quickly.
Traveling with kids
The beaches and piers are beautiful but can be dangerous.
Strong winds bring in beautiful waves but with the waves comes ripcurrents and waves that can pull you in with an undertow. Be aware of your "flag" red means stay out of the water. Most beaches do not have active life guards or cell reception.