All About Holland 2025

Holland State Park For a classic day at the beach, go to one of Michigan’s most visited state parks. This lakeside oasis has windswept sandy beaches, dunetop hiking trails, and two seasonal track wheelchairs capable of handling trails, sand, and shallow water. As a bonus, it also has the best views of the Big Red Lighthouse. *Dogs not permitted on Lake Michigan Beach, but welcome on paved paths, sand along channel, and on Lake Macatawa beach. 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland $ • X • Î * • Kirk Park High bluffs, wooded dunes, and 1/3 mile of sandy Lake Michigan coastline define popular Kirk Park. You’ll find a swimming beach, a barrier-free trail to the Lake Michigan overlook deck, kids play area, and a dedicated off-leash dog beach. 9791 Lakeshore Dr N, West Olive $ • X • Î • Laketown Beach A bit off the beaten path, tiny Laketown Beach offers spectacular views of the “Big Lake.” Parking is minimal, and the walk up the towering dunes is challenging, but the reward is a pristine beach and Olive Shores This mostly wooded park is known for its sandy swimming beach and the trails, boardwalks, and many stairs traversed to get there. Olive Shores is a great spot to watch a spectacular West Michigan sunset. 8555 Olive Shore Ave, West Olive $ • X cool refreshing waters. 6710 142nd Ave, Holland

Saugatuck Dunes State Park With 2 ½ miles of shoreline, this 1,000-acre park is home to freshwater coastal dunes over 200 feet tall. Pick from a variety of trails to make the 2/3-mile trek to Lake Michigan from the picnic and parking area. 6575 138th Ave, Holland $ • X • Î Tunnel Park Climb a dune staircase to panoramic views of Lake Michigan, or take a shortcut through the namesake tunnel to a rolling sandy beach. A great place for a picnic, Tunnel Park is the spot to unwind as the kids race up and tumble down a soaring sand dune.

INSIDER TIPS

Always check beach conditions before heading out

Arrive early—parking lots fill up fast

If arriving later, bring a bike or wagon in case parking is full

Don’t miss the sunset— stay and enjoy the view

*Pets permitted on leash October 1 – April 30 only. 66 Lakeshore Dr N, Holland $ • X • Î *

Accessibility Options • Î Pet Friendly (*restrictions apply)

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