A sandy public beach on Crystal Lake in the village of Beulah, perfect for swimming and relaxing.

A popular beach on Lake Michigan in Elberta featuring soft sand and beautiful sunset views.

Empire Beach Village Park sits right along Lake Michigan's shoreline on the Leelanau Peninsula, giving families a beautiful spot to spend the day. The sandy beach stretches wide here, with gentle waves that make swimming comfortable for kids. You'll find picnic tables scattered throughout the park, plus playground…

A beautiful and secluded Lake Michigan beach along Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Honor.

A family-friendly beach and playground area in Frankfort offering Lake Michigan access and play facilities.

Pristine Lake Michigan beach in Sleeping Bear Dunes with soft sand, clear water, and stunning natural beauty near Maple City.

Tucked away on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, Haserot Park Boat Launch gives you that perfect small-town launch experience without the crowds of the main marinas. The concrete ramp handles everything from kayaks to decent-sized fishing boats, and there's plenty of parking even on busy summer weekends. What I love…

Northport Beach stretches along the crystal-clear waters of Grand Traverse Bay, creating one of the Leelanau Peninsula's most picturesque shorelines. This sandy haven draws families and beach lovers with its shallow, swimmable waters and stunning sunset views. The beach sits right in charming Northport village, where…

A quiet Lake Michigan beach within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Honor.

Scenic Lake Michigan beach in the Sleeping Bear Dunes with sandy shores and beautiful water views.

Public beach access on Thompson Street in Leland offering Lake Michigan swimming and sandy shoreline.

Sandy Lake Michigan beach near Glen Arbor, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the dunes.

Suttons Bay Beach sits right in the heart of this charming Leelanau Peninsula village, and it's honestly one of my favorite spots for a relaxed day by the water. The sandy shoreline stretches along Grand Traverse Bay with crystal-clear water that's perfect for swimming in summer. Kids love the gentle waves and shallow…

A small, scenic beach in Leland offering Lake Michigan swimming and views of the harbor.

Public beach on West Grandview Parkway offering swimming, sand, and sunset views over West Grand Traverse Bay.