Derek And Amy’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite place in the area for breakfast, but note that there is often a wait.
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Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyOur favorite place in the area for breakfast, but note that there is often a wait.
Excellent dinner option in Saugatuck on the river. Check wait times before going. We love the biscuits, fried chicken and craft cocktails.
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The Southerner
880 Holland StExcellent dinner option in Saugatuck on the river. Check wait times before going. We love the biscuits, fried chicken and craft cocktails.
Great beer and pizza. Try the pizza flight!
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The Mitten Brewing Company - Saugatuck
329 Water StGreat beer and pizza. Try the pizza flight!
Best deli in the area, hands down. Order ahead to avoid wait times.
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The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyBest deli in the area, hands down. Order ahead to avoid wait times.
Good beer and food, and great people. Plus a really nice dining patio for nice days.
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Three Blondes Brewing
1875 Phoenix StGood beer and food, and great people. Plus a really nice dining patio for nice days.
Great spot to grab a coffee and some pastries and walk around South Haven's historic north side. Check out South Beach and the harbor areas for nice walking.
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Bunde's Bakery Cafe
89 N Shore DrGreat spot to grab a coffee and some pastries and walk around South Haven's historic north side. Check out South Beach and the harbor areas for nice walking.
The Lodge
10336 Blue Star HighwayLocal's bar with good pub fair.
Phoenix Street Cafe
259 Phoenix StNice spot downtown to have a quick breakfast.
Great place in South Haven to grab some fresh produce, local craft beer and deli sandwiches.
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Barden's Farm Market
427 71st StGreat place in South Haven to grab some fresh produce, local craft beer and deli sandwiches.
Great place to sit on the deck and watch the boats going up and down the river.
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Captain Lou's
278 Dyckman AveGreat place to sit on the deck and watch the boats going up and down the river.
Really enjoyable farm to table restaurant in Fennville. We recommend it for dinner. Reservations are a good idea from June through August.
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Salt of the Earth
114 E Main StReally enjoyable farm to table restaurant in Fennville. We recommend it for dinner. Reservations are a good idea from June through August.
The Glenn Store
1402 Blue Star HwyGood place for carry out pizza not far from the apartment.
A short half mile from our apartment, and a good meal.
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Hawkshead Restaurant & Inn
6901 105th AvenueA short half mile from our apartment, and a good meal.
Small plates restaurant in South Haven, downtown and close to the beaches. Grab a bite to eat, then head across the street to Kilwins to grab a desert before strolling down to the beach for a walk on the pier.
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Taste
402 Phoenix StSmall plates restaurant in South Haven, downtown and close to the beaches. Grab a bite to eat, then head across the street to Kilwins to grab a desert before strolling down to the beach for a walk on the pier.
Hot dogs and root beer floats are their specialty but they also have other subs and sides
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Douglas Root Beer Barrel
501 W Center StHot dogs and root beer floats are their specialty but they also have other subs and sides
Hiking
This is our favorite South Haven hike, with great views of Lake Michigan from the top of tall sand dunes. Great places along the trail for a picnic.
North Point County Park
20000 Blue Star HwyThis is our favorite South Haven hike, with great views of Lake Michigan from the top of tall sand dunes. Great places along the trail for a picnic.
Some of the best dune hiking in the area. Grab a picnic from Farm House Deli (order ahead to avoid wait times) and hike to the beach for a nice picnic.
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveSome of the best dune hiking in the area. Grab a picnic from Farm House Deli (order ahead to avoid wait times) and hike to the beach for a nice picnic.
Black River Preserve
69401-69499 8th AveReally nice place to go for a hike around the Black River watershed.
Close to our apartment, this is a nice short trail with views of Lake Michigan. Beech stairs washed away a couple of years ago, so no beach access, but it's a great place to watch the sunset.
Casco Township Nature Preserve
770 Blue Star Memorial HwyClose to our apartment, this is a nice short trail with views of Lake Michigan. Beech stairs washed away a couple of years ago, so no beach access, but it's a great place to watch the sunset.
Kal-Haven Trailhead
Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State ParkGreat trail for biking, jogging or walking.
Really cool (stair) hike up to a high dune overlooking Saugatuck.
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Mount Baldhead
Really cool (stair) hike up to a high dune overlooking Saugatuck.
Beaches
Our favorite beach in the area. Take a scenic half mile hike to a relatively secluded beach. Make sure you're at the north entrance.
Wau-Ke-Na, W. E. Smith Preserve North Tract
1970 70th StreetOur favorite beach in the area. Take a scenic half mile hike to a relatively secluded beach. Make sure you're at the north entrance.
One of South Haven's two most popular beaches, wide and sandy and great for swimming. Please pay attention to flag colors and safety placards for your safety.
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North Beach
One of South Haven's two most popular beaches, wide and sandy and great for swimming. Please pay attention to flag colors and safety placards for your safety.
South Haven's two most popular beaches along with North Beach, South Beach is generally more popular for families. It's a short walk from downtown.
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South Beach
60 Water StSouth Haven's two most popular beaches along with North Beach, South Beach is generally more popular for families. It's a short walk from downtown.
Great beach for beachcombing, but parking is limited. Also a great place for a picnic on a nice day!
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Pier Cove Park
2290 Lakeshore DrGreat beach for beachcombing, but parking is limited. Also a great place for a picnic on a nice day!
Beer and cider
Best beer in the area with a nice outdoor venue. Check their schedule for live events. They don't have a food menu but do you have food trucks from time to time.
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Waypost Brewing
1630 Blue Star HwyBest beer in the area with a nice outdoor venue. Check their schedule for live events. They don't have a food menu but do you have food trucks from time to time.
Really good cider and an awesome outdoor venue. Especially enjoyable and fall thanks to the fire pits. Limited food menu.
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Virtue Cider
2170 62nd StReally good cider and an awesome outdoor venue. Especially enjoyable and fall thanks to the fire pits. Limited food menu.
Farms
Good place for you pick blueberries during blueberry season.
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Bumbleberry Acres
6785 Baseline RdGood place for you pick blueberries during blueberry season.
Great place for u-pick apples when in season. If it's a hot day, grab an ice cream cone to cool off.
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Dutch Farm Market
6967 109th AveGreat place for u-pick apples when in season. If it's a hot day, grab an ice cream cone to cool off.
Fun place for a bite to eat, u-pick fruits and cider and donuts in the fall.
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Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th AveFun place for a bite to eat, u-pick fruits and cider and donuts in the fall.
Our farm! Located on our property. Let us know if you would like to do a u-pick or order a bouquet. Feel free to check out the flower beds out front while staying with us!
Fieldsview Farm
608 71st StOur farm! Located on our property. Let us know if you would like to do a u-pick or order a bouquet. Feel free to check out the flower beds out front while staying with us!
Coffee
One of two of my preferred places to grab a cup of coffee in South Haven. Their daily food special is usually worthwhile, too. The blueberry donuts are amazing.
Bean Box
225 Broadway StreetOne of two of my preferred places to grab a cup of coffee in South Haven. Their daily food special is usually worthwhile, too. The blueberry donuts are amazing.
Snake Oil Roasters
268 Broadway StreetMy other favorite coffee joint in South Haven.
Uncommon Coffee Roasters
127 Hoffman StExcellent coffee shop in Saugatuck.
Wineries
Cogdal Vineyards
7143 107th AveNice outdoor venue, a quarter mile from our apartment.