Best Lake Michigan Beaches Near Harbor Springs/Petoskey
Did you know that The Highlands is only a ten to twenty-minute drive from some of the best beaches in the Petoskey-Harbor Springs area? Get a morning tee time, bike the trails, and have a beach day all in the same trip.
Zoll Street Beach
3.5 Miles from The Highlands | 9 Minute Drive
A small beach, but it is perfect for relaxing or launching kayaks/paddleboards to explore the shoreline. This beach is also pet-friendly. Enjoy the sand, the sun, and watch the boats go by.
Petoskey State Park
5 Miles from The Highlands | 10 Minute Drive
Enjoy a mile of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline, rolling dunes, and stunning sunsets. Hunt for Petoskey Stones, take a swim, rent a paddleboard or kayak, or relax and soak up the sun.
Bathrooms and concessions are available, making this a convenient choice for families.
Pets are allowed on a certain section of the beach (south of the buoyed swim beach).
Zorn Park Beach
5.3 Miles from The Highlands | 11 Minute Drive
This beach is a winner for those with kids. Enjoy some beach time, let the kids play on the playground, or have a picnic in the shaded grass. Near downtown Harbor Springs, Zorn Park Beach offers lifeguards and has public restrooms.
This beach is pet-friendly.
Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
11 Miles from The Highlands | 18 Minute Drive | 1 Mile Hike
Off the beaten path and requiring a hike in, this beach is a gem. The Thorne Swift Nature Preserve offers views of beautiful dunes and cedar swamps, making it a scenic walk before settling on the beach. While only 300 feet of public shoreline, you can watch the waves or simply enjoy the quiet.
This nature preserve does not allow pets.