Grand Haven, Michigan

Grand Haven is situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in northern Ottawa County. It was given its name in 1835 due to its location at the mouth of the Grand River. It has become a beacon for those looking for simplicity in a scene of natural beauty. It has evolved to become a place of serene, family enjoyment, hosting lively outdoor recreation, a thriving downtown, history, culture and festivals on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Grand River and has retained its picturesque atmosphere as one of the jewels on the Great Lakes with it scenic dunes, channel, waterfront and lighthouse at the State Park. Grand Haven is the ideal place to get out on the water, whether for fishing, water sports or sailing under the stars. With its protected natural harbor and excellent amenities, Grand Haven is a water lover's paradise.

The entire West Michigan shoreline is blessed with beautiful beaches from the Indiana border northward to Mackinaw City, Michigan. Grand Haven is famous for its "singing sands", a unique phenomenon only to the Lake Michigan beaches along West Michigan. When walking on the sand, listen for the slightest utterings and squeaks from the sand below your feet.

Shopping in Spring Lake, Ferrysburg and Grand Haven is a casual, relaxing experience, while strolling in picturesque neighborhoods. Quaint shops in turn-of-the-century surroundings are the hallmark of Harbourfront Place, a century-old piano factory converted into a charming retail complex.