Parks & Nature
Our favorite park. Gorgeous trails all year round- perfect beach access for the active family and adventure seekers!
Rosy Mound Natural Area
Our favorite park. Gorgeous trails all year round- perfect beach access for the active family and adventure seekers!
P. J. Hoffmaster Campground
3585 Lake Harbor RdOne of my favorite beaches. Also has a great visitor/nature center.
Must see beautiful lakeshore. Walk out on the pier to the iconic lighthouses, and pick up food from one of the many food stalls or downtown restuarants.
76 locals recommend
Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrMust see beautiful lakeshore. Walk out on the pier to the iconic lighthouses, and pick up food from one of the many food stalls or downtown restuarants.
Food Scene
Great pizza, great value! We love the take and bake 4-pounders. A stuffed pizza full of delicious toppings and hearty enough for 6 people- family size for $15.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
809 South Beacon BoulevardGreat pizza, great value! We love the take and bake 4-pounders. A stuffed pizza full of delicious toppings and hearty enough for 6 people- family size for $15.
Jumpin' Java
215 Washington AveGreat local coffee house. Great specialty drinks.
Go here for Burgers and Fries- the place is an institution here in Grand Haven. A real contender. for "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
Ray's Drive-In
20 N Beacon BlvdGo here for Burgers and Fries- the place is an institution here in Grand Haven. A real contender. for "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
Elegance of the Seasons
216 Washington AveAwesome coffee and lunch spot.
Pronto Pup
313 S Harbor DrGreat to-go food. Score a delicious corndog and walk out to the pier.
Rios Mexican Food
1106 Robbins RoadGreat Mexican food!
Best Mexican food in town, great location. Easy lunch or dinner when walking at the pier.
11 locals recommend
Butch's Beach Burritos
726 S Harbor DrBest Mexican food in town, great location. Easy lunch or dinner when walking at the pier.
Stack's Chicago Style Eats
1050 Jackson StBest place for a hotdog.
Lucy's Market & Deli
133 Columbus AveGreat place to pick up some lunch.
My favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids. Homemade food by this great lady who using duck eggs in her pudding and organic, locally sourced ingredients.
91 locals recommend
Marie Catrib's of Grand Rapids
My favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids. Homemade food by this great lady who using duck eggs in her pudding and organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Delicious Italian, great for a special occasion or after a trip to Frederick Meijer gardens.
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
6600 28th St SEDelicious Italian, great for a special occasion or after a trip to Frederick Meijer gardens.
Red Jet Cafe
1431 Plainfield Ave NEDelicious artisanal creations, made fresh at the grill daily. Great breakfasts.
Great Indian cuisine. I'm especially addicted to the garlic naan with the butter chicken!
7 locals recommend
Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen
1106 Robbins RdGreat Indian cuisine. I'm especially addicted to the garlic naan with the butter chicken!
A real guest favorite, a short drive down Lakeshore Drive from the house. Live bands and awesome meals!
31 locals recommend
Sandy Point Beach House
7175 Lake Shore DrA real guest favorite, a short drive down Lakeshore Drive from the house. Live bands and awesome meals!
Fricano's Pizza Tavern
1400 Fulton StLocal favorite pizza place.
Best Sandwiches is town. This place is really starting to make a name for itself- soon to be featured on the Food Network Channel.
27 locals recommend
The Toasted Pickle
112 Washington AveBest Sandwiches is town. This place is really starting to make a name for itself- soon to be featured on the Food Network Channel.
Everything Else
Excellent boat launch- $7 daily fee, launch into scenic pigeon lake and minutes out to Lake Michigan.
Pigeon Lake Public Access
7480 N Lakeshore DrExcellent boat launch- $7 daily fee, launch into scenic pigeon lake and minutes out to Lake Michigan.
Village Baker
617 E Savidge StDelicious breads and pastries, made fresh in the shop daily.
One of the best beaches in Michigan, and the quietest. The Gilette Nature center is great for learning about the dune system and the trails are fantastic.
64 locals recommend
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
6585 Lake Harbor RdOne of the best beaches in Michigan, and the quietest. The Gilette Nature center is great for learning about the dune system and the trails are fantastic.
Best attraction in Grand Rapids, especially when "butterflies are blooming" in the spring.
200 locals recommend
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NEBest attraction in Grand Rapids, especially when "butterflies are blooming" in the spring.
Delicious artisan breads and pastries. I love the soft pretzels, cranberry walnut bread, and the chocolate dipped coconut macaroons!
The Baker's Wife
107 Washington AveDelicious artisan breads and pastries. I love the soft pretzels, cranberry walnut bread, and the chocolate dipped coconut macaroons!
Entertainment & Activities
Best Candy Store! Go satisfy your sweet tooth with local favorites. Also, lowest prices on alcohol- at state cost.
12 locals recommend
Fortino's
114 Washington AveBest Candy Store! Go satisfy your sweet tooth with local favorites. Also, lowest prices on alcohol- at state cost.
Awesome toy store- tables for kids to play with the toys in the store. Pick up a fantastic kite to sail on the beach while you are here.
7 locals recommend
MACkite
106 Washington AveAwesome toy store- tables for kids to play with the toys in the store. Pick up a fantastic kite to sail on the beach while you are here.
Awesome timber playground here, great location for picnic and play after stop downtown.
Tri-Cities Family YMCA
1 Y DrAwesome timber playground here, great location for picnic and play after stop downtown.
Cheapest ice cream in Eastown GH (also free ice cream on your birthday for all). The trolley picks up from there and will take you all over town for a tour!
Pfaff Pharmacy
1125 Washington AveCheapest ice cream in Eastown GH (also free ice cream on your birthday for all). The trolley picks up from there and will take you all over town for a tour!
The pier is great for walking, and there is a great Farmer's market Wednesday and Saturday.
15 locals recommend
Chinook Pier Sport Fishing
301 N Harbor DrThe pier is great for walking, and there is a great Farmer's market Wednesday and Saturday.
Getty Drive-in Theater
920 E Summit AveDrive in movie theatre. Cheap and fun!
Central High School
106 S 6th StNice park for play.
Great fun for the kids- it has more than you may first imagine: ferris wheel and other fun rides, and the best ice cream around is sold in the park.
54 locals recommend
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James StGreat fun for the kids- it has more than you may first imagine: ferris wheel and other fun rides, and the best ice cream around is sold in the park.
Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall RdThis is a great combination amusement and water park!
Essentials
Ok, not really groceries- but stop here to acquire your bread for the trip. They give fresh slices w/butter & honey. Try the apple pie bread- think giant cinnamon roll!
Great Harvest Bread Co.
120 Washington AveOk, not really groceries- but stop here to acquire your bread for the trip. They give fresh slices w/butter & honey. Try the apple pie bread- think giant cinnamon roll!
Meijer
15000 US-31This is my go to for most grocery needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
A favorite local restaurant/bar in a fun location downtown by the water.
65 locals recommend
The Kirby House
2 Washington AveA favorite local restaurant/bar in a fun location downtown by the water.
Clover Bar
601 S Beechtree StGreat pizza!
Great beer brewed on site, with delicious burgers and other fare to accompany.
15 locals recommend
Old Boys’ Brewhouse
971 W Savidge StGreat beer brewed on site, with delicious burgers and other fare to accompany.
Shopping
About 20 minutes away, downtown Holland offers a number of great restaurants, shops, and special events throughout the summer.
13 locals recommend
Holland Downtown Development
150 W 8th StAbout 20 minutes away, downtown Holland offers a number of great restaurants, shops, and special events throughout the summer.
Beach Party Store
220 N Beacon BlvdBest party store for beer, etc.