South Haven, Michigan is a quaint port city located on beautiful Lake Michigan with many public parks & beaches.

Warm weather recreation in the South Haven area includes beachcombing, boating, sailing, golfing, hiking, sunbathing, fishing, biking, jet skiing, in-line skating, kayaking, canoeing, farmers markets, wine tasting, and tours, picnicking, dinner cruises, horseback riding, and u-picks (blueberries, peaches, grapes, apples, cherries). Winter activities include wine tasting and tours, ice fishing, ice skating, skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, holiday tree cutting activities, and massages to ward away the winter blues.

Cheryl & Tom recommend:

Breakfast
- Phoenix Street Cafe in South Haven - Get the cinnamon roll pancake! https://www.phoenixstreetcafe.com/
- Bunde’s bakery in South Haven - Wonderful pastries and coffee. https://bundesgoodeats.wixsite.com/bundesgoodeats
Lunch
- Farmhouse Deli in Douglas - Delicious food to go. https://www.thefarmhousedeli.com/
- The Depot in South Haven - Great sandwiches and snacks in a cute little store. http://southhavendepot.com/
- Captain Lou’s in South Haven - Great pub grub while watching boats go by. https://www.captainloussouthhaven.com/
Dinner
- Taste in South Haven - Delicious tapas/small plates and cocktails! https://www.tastesouthhaven.com/
- Su Casa in South Haven - Excellent salsa and guacamole along with fun drinks. https://www.sucasa-restaurante.com/
- Everyday People Cafe in Douglas - Delicious inventive food. http://www.everydaypeoplecafe.com/
- Salt of the Earth in Fenville - Yummy food. Don’t miss the S’mores dessert. https://www.saltoftheearthfennville.com/
Dessert
- Shermans Dairy Bar in South Haven - old school ice cream shop. Take a photo with Moo. https://www.shermanicecream.com/

Things to do:

Take a walk on the beach and look for sea glass.
Watch a movie at the Michigan theater in South Haven. http://michigantheatre.mooretheatres.com/
Hang out at the pool at Sleepy Hollow resort.
Go berry picking in the summer. There is a wonderful raspberry farm just down the road from the resort.
Go antiquing at Murphy’s Antique mall in South Haven or at Saugatuck-Douglas Antique market.
Mom and Dad can relax on the front porch with a coffee from 9-11 while it’s kids craft time at Sleepy Hollow.
Go apple picking and get lost in a giant corn maze at Crane’s.
Bike downtown to get a hotdog at Chomps in South Haven
Pack a picnic and head to Riverfront Park to watch the boats go by.
Take a selfie in front of the lighthouse.
Watch the beautiful sunset on the Sleepy Hollow deck.