South Haven Lighthouses
South Haven Lighthouses: Address, Phone Number, South Haven Lighthouses Reviews: 4.5/5
South Haven Lighthouses
South Haven Lighthouses
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The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
56 within 3 miles
Taste
888
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • International • Sushi
Maria's
577
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Clementines
1,488
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Black River Tavern
327
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Phoenix Street Cafe
416
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
The Golden Brown Bakery Cafe
215
0.2 mi$ • Bakeries • American • Cafe
Bunde's Bakery Cafe - South Haven
44
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • American • Cafe
Captain Nemos
222
0.2 mi$ • Dessert • American
Su Casa Restaurante
386
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Southwestern • Vegetarian Friendly
Cookies On Call
20
0.2 miDessert • Cafe
Attractions
13 within 3 miles
North Beach
130
0.2 miBodies of Water • Beaches
South Beach
9
0.2 miBeaches
Michigan Maritime Museum
263
0.4 miSpeciality Museums
Warner Vineyards
25
0.3 miWineries & Vineyards
Kids' Corner playground
69
0.4 miPlaygrounds
Gravity
7
0.3 miWineries & Vineyards
Center Street Emporium
4
0.3 miArt Galleries
Kal Haven Trail
283
0.9 miHiking Trails
South Haven Visitors Bureau
14
0.4 miVisitor Centers
South Haven Ice Rink
12
0.4 miSports Complexes
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4.5
679 reviews
Excellent
418
Very good
206
Average
47
Poor
5
Terrible
3
dotravels
Michigan433 contributions
Lighthouse
Jul 2021
Nice walk out to the lighthouses. The views of Lake Michigan and the beaches make this a must do in South Haven.
Written July 18, 2021
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Jenn Watts
McAllen, TX190 contributions
Beautiful landmark.
Jun 2021 • Friends
A relaxing and beautiful spot to enjoy the water, and a gorgeous sunset. The paid parking is a little confusing, and it would be helpful if the rates and how to pay had more clarity. All in all, it was beautiful spot to see for the first time, and revisit many times.
Written July 5, 2021
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Becky H
Champaign, IL16 contributions
Lighthouse
Jun 2021
We walked to the lighthouse our last trip. It is a nice walk and very scenic. You might want to drive closer instead of walking from downtown like we did. It's a bit of a hike if you're not used to walking.
Written June 24, 2021
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Wendy O
40 contributions
Must visit lighthouse
Jun 2021 • Couples
South Haven is one of our favorite western Michigan places to spend some time. We always walk out to the lighthouse, watch the boats come in and out of the Kalamazoo River channel and take a good look at the big lake. Great beach with crystal clear and just cool enough to swim this visit. Dogs can walk out the pier to the lighthouse but the beaches do not allow them :(.
Written June 24, 2021
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Scott D
Beecher, IL447 contributions
Good place
Jun 2021 • Friends
Very nice place. We enjoy it very much. Never know how far we where out in the water . Nice good place. Never know the USA government donated the light house
Written June 7, 2021
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Devon B
Lansing, MI203 contributions
Cute town nice Beach small area
Apr 2021 • Solo
I arrived in Southhaven early and was able to find a parking place right downtown. And I walk to the lighthouse which was about a mile round trip. Really nice Beach area. The lighthouse is at the end of the boat Marina so it was fun to watch the boats go through the channel. The town itself was full of restaurants and little beach shops. Once you get out of the lighthouse area the rest of the town is pretty run down. So the concentrated area where it would be considered the tourist area is very small parking is definitely at a premium.
Written April 19, 2021
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Charlotte S
Holt, MI7 contributions
Beautiful sunsets
Oct 2020 • Couples
We really enjoyed going to the beach area. We visited during the day but then returned in the evening to watch the gorgeous sunsets. The beach was clean and very easy to access.
Written November 12, 2020
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buckeye0688
Batavia, IL20 contributions
Nice downtown area, beautiful view of the lake.
Oct 2020
Nice downtown area, clean and COVID aware. Almost everyone was wearing a mask all the time. The walk out on the jetty is beautiful!
Written October 16, 2020
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John F
Mahomet, IL189 contributions
Always Good
Oct 2020 • Couples
Nice trip to the beach at South Haven late afternoon. Love the waves, the beach, the birds, and the lake. Kinda just calms you right down.
Written October 14, 2020
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lithlith
Michigan732 contributions
Gem of South Haven
Sep 2020
The Lighthouse in South Haven, MI is a short downhill walk from the downtown area. You'll have great views as you stroll from the downtown area to the lighthouse. Once at the pier, you'll have to decide if it's too windy and wet to walk down to reach the actual lighthouse. You'll have excellent views of boats on the water as well as overall people watching around this area. The South Haven beaches are great too!
Written September 27, 2020
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occams-razor
Antioch, IL88 contributions
Is the TA pin on the map incorrect? It seems too far inland. Thanks!
CathyA
Dayton, OH4 contributions
The light house walkway juts out from the south beach side, in Lake Michigan. The TA pin is too far inland. You can easily walk out to the lighthouse from parking areas on the south beach side. It is not handicapped assessable though.
Carla C
3 contributions
any recommendation for pace to stay close to the light house?
trueindigo
Chicago138 contributions
There are cottages and condos (check VRBO) within walking distance of the light, but I think hotels might be a short drive away. You can use the free parking in downtown South Haven and enjoy a walk past the Marina down to the lighthouse.
occams-razor
Antioch, IL88 contributions
where can you park in order to walk out to the lighthouse? is it free?
Barbara I
Indianapolis, IN103 contributions
When we went, we parked on a side street that had meters. However, we got there right about 5pm, when they stopped charging at the meters.
ECfromTA
Champaign, IL229 contributions
Can you actually go into the lighthouse or just see it from the outside?
BSJ3258
Chicago, IL2,267 contributions
I am not aware that you can go in. There is a door but it is locked. I would assume no general public entrance. It is a VERY small lighthouse so there would not be a lot to see anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Haven Lighthouses
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- Restaurants near South Haven Lighthouses:
- (0.20 mi) Taste
- (0.21 mi) Black River Tavern
- (0.27 mi) Maria's
- (0.22 mi) The Golden Brown Bakery Cafe
- (0.29 mi) Clementines