![]() ![]() Ride the Kal-Haven Bicycle Trail - the Kal-Haven Trail is a rails to trails bike path linking Kalamazoo and South Haven. You can also get a quart or two at the farmers market, or a number of roadside stands. Pick Blueberries - there are a number of blueberry farms in the area where you can pick your own blueberries (and eat lots while you pick). Harborwalk - there is a sidewalk route that will take you from the South Pier at the South Beach, along Riverfront Park and the harbor, through the downtown, across the Bascule Bridge, past the Maritime Museum and the marinas, and out to North Beach and the North Pier. Other times of the year, people still fish, there are perch, bass and other fish taken from the piers and various fishing sites upstream as well. Some people like to use flashing spoons and some like deep diving Rapalas. There are other beaches too, drive along North Shore Drive and there are a number of street ends and small trails leading to public beach accesses.įishing - in early spring, around late March and April, salmon and lake trout are running and can be caught from the piers. The South Beach is known as a more family beach, while the North Beach is the favorite of students, especially from Western Michigan University. South Haven has two main beaches, the North Beach and South Beach. Do not walk on the ice, it is very dangerous, the ice shifts and moves, and the waves undercut the ice from the lake side. Sometimes, storm waves will move the ice around and spray bursts up into the air as storm waves hit the icebergs. The ice looks like a craggy mountain range. Iceberg Watching, After it has been cold for some time, mountains of ice build up on the pier and along shore.Winter snowstorms are especially dramatic. When it is windy, the Lake furiously pounds the pier and Lighthouse with waves. If you notice a front coming through, stop at one of the beaches or Monroe Boulevard Bluff and watch nature's power. Storm Watching, Many of the storms that come in over the Lake are quite dramatic.The bridge opens on the hour and half hour, don't get caught in the traffic jam! The Bascule Bridge, A drawbridge connecting the north and south sides of the city with lots of boat traffic in the summer.Monroe Boulevard Bluff, Spectacular view of the lighthouse, pier, catwalk and Lake Michigan horizon.Any beach will do, many people like to walk out to the lighthouse to watch the sunset. Sunset, Viewing the sunset is a ritual for visitors.When it is calm, look for fish on the south side of the South Pier. When waves are washing over the pier, stay off, people have lost their lives this way. ![]() Piers, Catwalk and Lighthouse, Take a walk on the South pier out to the lighthouse, except when it is ice covered.Help support our tall ship with a donation. Keep your eyes peeled for the pirate ship, matey! Ask about a tour, they generally will let you tour the boat if they are not getting ready for their next trip. Nice displays of Lake Michigan maritime history, the old wooden lifeboats are very beautiful and make you wonder how many storms they survived. The center of town is the intersection of Phoenix and Center Streets. Walking works too and it is good for you. Park your car and get on your bicycle, South Haven is a bike friendly city and you can get anywhere in just a few minutes. You can park on most streets, unless you see a no parking sign or yellow curb. There is plenty of parking in the downtown parking lots (except for a few festival days) and more parking at the beaches. You can also take Exit 22 to North Shore Drive and follow it in across the bridge to the downtown.įrom Detroit, take I-94 to Kalamazoo, and follow M-43 through Kalamazoo to its end in South Haven. You can also follow the old Chicago Road, now known as M-83 and Blue Star Highway, which starts at New Buffalo and winds along the coast through a number of harbor towns.įrom I-196, take Exit 20 (Phoenix Street) west to downtown and then on to South Beach. No animals and no alcohol allowed.From Chicago, take I-94 to I-196 (at St Joseph). Cash-only parking.īeaches are open all year round. Swimming, pier, lighthouse, fishing, picnic area with grills, ADA accessible, splashpad and playground. Swimming, picnic area with grills, grassy and playground areas. Swimming, pier, playground, beach volleyball, picnic area, concessions, ADA accessible and fishing. Tucked away at the bottom of a towering bluff. Swimming, cary-in boat access and boardwalk. Swimming, carry-in boat access, free parking and portable bathrooms. From sunrise to sunset the beaches are packed full of fun and activities! From kite boarding, swimming, sandcastle building, picnic, volley ball, sun bathing, photo-ops, playgrounds, weddings and much more the white sand beaches of South Haven are the place to be! Come enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches of South Haven Michigan. ![]()
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