Douglas Beach
Douglas, MI
Douglas Beach is a small city beach on Lakeshore Drive in Douglas, just south of Saugatuck. A stairway leads down to the sand, and there are restrooms at the top. It's a low-key alternative to Oval Beach across the river, with a more residential feel.
Free and quiet, but parking is limited and it's a small beach.
How we score beachesCome here when Oval Beach is full. It's a few minutes away and usually has room.
Free, limited parking on Lakeshore Drive; spots go fast on summer weekends.
A stairway leads down to the beach; not suitable for wheelchairs.
The water here tends to warm up by early July. September weekdays are nearly empty and still warm enough to sit on the sand.
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