Things to Do Around South Haven
If you have a free morning before the wedding or want to turn the trip into a full
weekend, here are a few options.
If you only have a morning
- Coffee & a stroll: Grab coffee at Woosah Art + Coffee and some
local art.
- Blueberry stop: Swing by The Blueberry Store on Phoenix Street for
Michigan treats.
- Boutique shopping: The shops on Phoenix Street make for an easy,
low-commitment wander.
Easy picks with kids
- Express Yourself Art Barn: Creative and fun without turning into a half-day outing.
- Evergreen Lane Creamery: Visit the goats and grab some hand-crafted cheese.
- Saugatuck Mini Golf: A simple option if you want something playful and easy to fit in.
Worth extra time
- Summerhouse Lavender Farm: Peaceful and scenic if you want something slower-paced.
- Saugatuck Dune Rides: Fun for all ages, but it is more of a half-day activity. Book online.
- Star of Saugatuck: Best if you are extending your stay or not rushing back to get
ready.
Outdoors & beach time
- West Side County Park: Great for rock collecting and a quick beach visit.
- Oval Beach: Beautiful and popular, so go early if you want easy parking.
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park: Best if you want hiking plus beach access in one stop.
- Laketown Beach: A dramatic dune walk if you are up for it.
Hiking & views
- Wau-Ke-Na / W.E. Smith Preserve: A short, easy walk to the beach.
- Mt. Baldhead: Climb the 302 stairs for the view, then take the dune or wooded route
down.
- Oxbow Trail (Crow's Nest): Less known and worth it for the overlook.
Food, drinks & relaxing
- Before getting ready: Sherman's Dairy Bar or
Clementine's
if you want a quick treat or an early lunch.
- Favorite meals: Saugatuck Brewing, Saugataco,
Borrowed Time, The Southerner, and Phil's.
- Weekend extras: Pennyroyal Cafe, Crane's Pie Pantry,
Farmhouse Deli, plus tasting rooms like FennValley,
Modales, and Virtue Cider.
