Ottawa Beach, Public beach in Ottawa County, United States.
Ottawa Beach extends along Lake Michigan with white sand shores and clear waters suited for swimming and recreational water activities.
The beach area developed during the early 1900s as local residents recognized the recreational potential of Lake Michigan's eastern shoreline.
Regular summer events at Ottawa Beach bring together community members for swimming competitions, sand castle building contests, and water sports demonstrations.
The beach provides amenities including parking areas, restroom facilities, picnic tables, and designated swimming zones with seasonal lifeguard supervision.
Visitors can observe multiple species of shore birds that nest in protected areas along the beach during spring and summer months.
Location: Ottawa County
GPS coordinates: 42.77528,-86.21083
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:13
Michigan features historical sites and natural areas with lighthouses, waterfalls, and sand beaches. The region presents geological formations, old forests, and industrial monuments. The landscape includes lakes, cliffs, and dunes, while historical buildings document the state's development.
Holland State Park
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
8.1 km
Dorr E. Felt Mansion
8.8 km
De Zwaan
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Holland Harbor Light
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Old Wing Mission
11.8 km
Egbert H. Gold Estate
4.5 km
Isaac Cappon House
7.8 km
Holland Museum
8.5 km
Third Reformed Church of Holland
8.1 km
Holland Historic District
8.1 km
Ottawa Beach Historic District
397 m
All Saints Episcopal Church
13.3 km
Benjamin Van Raalte House
12.2 km
Holland Downtown Historic District
8.6 km
Thomas and Anna Morrissey House
7.9 km
Navigation Structures at Saugatuck Harbor
11 km
Saugatuck Pump House
12.8 km
Holland Old City Hall and Fire Station
9 km
Warner P. Sutton House
13.6 km
Saugatuck Harbour lighthouse
11 km
Singapore, Michigan Historical Marker
13.3 km
Van Vleck Hall Historical Marker
8.8 km
Holland Harbor Historical Marker
442 m
Waukazoo Woods Historical Marker
3.2 km
First Congregational Church Historical Marker
13.2 km
Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church
4.3 km
Gordon W Lloyd Historical Marker
13.3 kmReviews
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