Brandon’ s Saugatuck Guidebook
Beaches
Best beaches near The Splash Pad
Awesome hiking trails that lead to the beach! This is the closest beach to the Splash Pad. 2.5 miles of shoreline to explore, this will be the least busy beach most likely. Shortest hike is about 3/4 mile to get to the beach. Or you can hike the trails through the dunes for miles!
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Parco Statale delle Dune di Saugatuck
6575 138th AveAwesome hiking trails that lead to the beach! This is the closest beach to the Splash Pad. 2.5 miles of shoreline to explore, this will be the least busy beach most likely. Shortest hike is about 3/4 mile to get to the beach. Or you can hike the trails through the dunes for miles!
Great little local beach, lots of stairs that bring you from the parking lot up, over, and down a large dune to get to the beach!
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Laketown Beach
6710 142nd AveGreat little local beach, lots of stairs that bring you from the parking lot up, over, and down a large dune to get to the beach!
This is the main public beach in Saugatuck, get there early for beat the rush! This one gets busy!
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Oval Beach
690 Perryman StThis is the main public beach in Saugatuck, get there early for beat the rush! This one gets busy!
Activities
This is such a fun thing to do, we love going before or after dinner. Most of their cute boats are 2-4 seater retro electric boats (they go super slow). You just cruise up and down the river (you can not go on Lake Michigan with them). But it’s relaxing and fun. The donut boat is great for groups. They also have Duffy boats and pontoons that can fit 10-16 people. They even provide you with a cooler!
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Retro Boat Rentals
730 Water StThis is such a fun thing to do, we love going before or after dinner. Most of their cute boats are 2-4 seater retro electric boats (they go super slow). You just cruise up and down the river (you can not go on Lake Michigan with them). But it’s relaxing and fun. The donut boat is great for groups. They also have Duffy boats and pontoons that can fit 10-16 people. They even provide you with a cooler!
This is a great family friendly activity! The ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes you through the dunes. They do not allow children under the age of 2.
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Giri in Dune a Saugatuck
6495 Blue Star HwyThis is a great family friendly activity! The ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes you through the dunes. They do not allow children under the age of 2.
Breweries/wineries
This is about a 1/2 mile down the road! Guardian has surprisingly good beers and great food! If you need something easy, and delicious, this is a no brainer! They have an awesome patio also!
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Guardian Brewing Company
3657 63rd StThis is about a 1/2 mile down the road! Guardian has surprisingly good beers and great food! If you need something easy, and delicious, this is a no brainer! They have an awesome patio also!
This hard cider spot is a little way away (15ish minutes). But it’s a great spot with a ton of outdoor seating and flights of cider. This is right next to Modales Winery. So why not make a second stop!
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Virtue Cider
2170 62nd StThis hard cider spot is a little way away (15ish minutes). But it’s a great spot with a ton of outdoor seating and flights of cider. This is right next to Modales Winery. So why not make a second stop!
This is our favorite winery in the area! Very cute on the inside and close to all the others if you want to do an afternoon of wine tasting!
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Modales Wines
2128 62nd StThis is our favorite winery in the area! Very cute on the inside and close to all the others if you want to do an afternoon of wine tasting!
This is the most popular winery in the area, they have a nice area outside to relax and have cheese and wine. They have live music from time to time also!
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Fenn Valley Vigneti
6130 122nd AveThis is the most popular winery in the area, they have a nice area outside to relax and have cheese and wine. They have live music from time to time also!
This is the best brewery in the saugatuck area. They have a great beer and a great patio also! It’s about a 9 minute drive.
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Saugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HwyThis is the best brewery in the saugatuck area. They have a great beer and a great patio also! It’s about a 9 minute drive.
Food scene
This is a cool spot for a casual lunch/dinner/drinks. It’s located along the river and you watch the boats roll in and out of the marina. They have TVs if you are looking to catch the big game also!
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The BARge
528 Water StThis is a cool spot for a casual lunch/dinner/drinks. It’s located along the river and you watch the boats roll in and out of the marina. They have TVs if you are looking to catch the big game also!
The locals favorite! Great food, great vibe, somewhat difficult to get into because they do not accept reservations. But it’s worth the wait if you can find a spot!
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Phil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StThe locals favorite! Great food, great vibe, somewhat difficult to get into because they do not accept reservations. But it’s worth the wait if you can find a spot!
The best steakhouse in West Michigan, in our opinion. This place is tiny, try to sit downstairs if possible (the upstairs is a little lame) it’s lively and cozy and has amazing food. Be prepared to spend at least $50/person.
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Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StThe best steakhouse in West Michigan, in our opinion. This place is tiny, try to sit downstairs if possible (the upstairs is a little lame) it’s lively and cozy and has amazing food. Be prepared to spend at least $50/person.
Another fine dining spot, nice patio if you wanted to have a fancier meal outside
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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar
236 Culver StAnother fine dining spot, nice patio if you wanted to have a fancier meal outside
This place is a good mix of family friendly but still a very nice meal. It sits right on the water and they have patio dining right at the waters edge.
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Mermaid Bar & Grill
340 Water StThis place is a good mix of family friendly but still a very nice meal. It sits right on the water and they have patio dining right at the waters edge.
The Southerner
880 Holland StPumpernickels
202 Butler St