Guidebook for Grand Haven, Muskegon and the Lake Michigan Beach Area (within 25 minutes)

Lake Michigan Parks/Beaches

  • Lake Harbor Park
  • P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
  • North Beach Park
  • Pere Marquette Park
  • Grand Haven State Park
  • Muskegon State Park

Other Parks/Beaches

  • Dune Harbor Park (located less than 1 minute from our Norton Shores home)
  • Lakeside Beach (Spring Lake)

Golf Courses*

  • American Dunes Golf Club
  • Oak Ridge Golf Club
  • Westwind Golf Course
  • University Park Golf Course
  • Chase Hammond Golf Course
  • Eagle Island Golf Course
  • Terra Verda Golf Course

*May be open seasonally.

Family Adventure*

  • Michigan’s Adventure
  • Craig’s Cruisers
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain
  • Grand River Boardwalk
  • USS Silversides Submarine Museum
  • Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
  • Sherman Bowling Center
  • DEFY Muskegon
  • Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center
  • Mac Wood's Dune Rides (located approximately 45 minutes from our homes)

*May be open seasonally.

Boating/Fishing/Charters*

  • Lake Express Ferry to Wisconsin
  • Grand Haven Cycleboat
  • Aquastar Cruises
  • Nelson Charters, LLC
  • MI Party Boat
  • 3rd Coast Rentals
  • Reel Action Fishing Charters
  • Great Lakes Guide Service

*May be open seasonally.


We encourage you to visit Michigan.org to see the events happening in Norton Shores, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Fruitport Township, Holland and surrounding areas!

Local Restaurants

Casual Dining / Family Friendly

  • Station Grille
  • Pints & Quarts
  • Village Baker
  • Paisley Pig
  • El Burrito Loco
  • Chili’s
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Dickey’s BBQ
  • Toast N' Jams (breakfast/brunch)

Pizza

  • Greek Tony's Pizza & Sub Shop
  • Mr. Scrib's Pizza

Upscale Restaurants

  • Hearthstone Bistro
  • Kazumi (Hibachi Restaurant)

Lakeside

  • The Deck
  • The Lake House Waterfront Grille
  • Snug Harbor
  • Dockers