Sand, Sun + Surf

Local Lakes + Beaches

Relax on pristine beaches and spend your vacation sunbathing and swimming in Northern Michigan. The best thing about beaches in Michigan is that there are many options to choose from. Whether you’re looking to find a pretty family beach with plenty of facilities or a beach graced with golden sands and ideal conditions for fishing, there is something for everyone.

Best Beaches

All over Northern Michigan are incredible beaches, and here are some of the ones we think you should check out. Whether it's swimming in the Great Lakes, enjoying a walk amongst crisp warm sand, sitting back and enjoying sunny breezes or taking that evening stroll along the coast, these are some of the best beaches in Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Boyne City.

Deer Lake at Boyne Mountain

Area Beaches

Petoskey State Park Young State Park Thorne Swift Nature Preserve Jones Landing Township Park & Beach Magnus Park Beach