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Oak Street Beach Access
4.6★ · 77 Google ratings · South Haven, Michigan
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 325 yd away · about 2 spaces · fills up
Walk
330 ft · 1 min
Length
875 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 26 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 9am
Map of Oak Street Beach Access
Guide
Good to know
Best for small groups and quiet time
This is a compact beach tucked between private beaches, ideal for avoiding crowds.
Visit for sunsets
Several reviewers specifically highlighted the view and light quality for sunset watching.
Arrive early on weekends
Street parking fills by late morning, and the lot holds only about 10 spaces.
Expect stairs, no wheelchair access
About two flights of steps lead down to the beach, with no alternative route.
Bring your own restroom supplies
No restrooms are available at this access point.
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, 8:14 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 409 N Shore Dr, South Haven, MI 49090
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 330 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Oak Street Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Oak Street Beach Access?
330 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Oak Street Beach Access have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Oak Street Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 9am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
