South Haven South Pier Lighthouse
South Haven
A lakeside town about 40 km south of Saugatuck, with a red pier lighthouse and north and south beaches. A popular day trip.
South Haven is a lakeside town about 40 km south of Saugatuck, known as the 'Blueberry Capital.' At the spot where the Black River meets the lake stands the red lighthouse on the South Pier, built in 1903. You can walk out along the breakwater to the lighthouse, and sunsets here are especially photogenic. On either side of the lighthouse lie North Beach and South Beach, which get busy with swimmers in summer. The town has a marina, ice cream shops, and the Michigan Maritime Museum. In August, the National Blueberry Festival takes place here. You can drive along Blue Star Highway, passing orchards and farm stands on the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Michigan Maritime Museum
- Downtown Saugatuck
- Saugatuck Chain Ferry
- Oval Beach
- Mount Baldhead
- Saugatuck Dune Rides
- Felt Mansion
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park