Little Sable Point
Mears, MI
Little Sable Point, part of Silver Lake State Park near Mears, has a red brick lighthouse from 1874 standing at the edge of a wide, wild beach. A concrete walkway leads from the lot to the lighthouse, and dunes roll away in both directions. It's one of the best sunset spots on the Michigan shore.
A stunning lighthouse and wild beach, with only a bit of dune walking to reach the water.
How we score beachesStay for sunset. The light on the brick lighthouse is spectacular, and the crowds thin out after dinner.
A Michigan Recreation Passport (or nonresident pass) is required; the lot is large and rarely full.
A concrete walkway leads to the lighthouse; reaching the beach involves some dune crossing.
Lighthouse tours run in summer, and the beach is usually swimmable from July. On clear winter days, the lighthouse is a photographer's favorite.
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