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North Beach (45 Lakeshore Dr)
4.7★ · 1,370 Google ratings · South Haven, Michigan
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Length
825 yd of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of North Beach (45 Lakeshore Dr)
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1Parking200 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Ideal for young children
The shallow water, soft sand, playground equipment, and accessible beach walkway make this a good choice for families.
Visit for sunset views
The beach offers clear views of the lighthouse and vibrant sunsets over Lake Michigan, especially on clear evenings.
Arrive early on weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning on busy days, and reviewers recommend getting there early to secure a spot.
Plan for $10 parking in summer
Parking costs $10 per day via app or kiosk during the summer season, though it becomes free after Labor Day.
Check water conditions before swimming
Lake Michigan water here is typically cold even in summer, and waves can be rough with rip currents.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · clear
Waves
0.5 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the ESE
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 8:13 AM.
Crowds
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📍 45 Lakeshore Dr, South Haven, MI 49090
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Beach?
180 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does North Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is North Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
