Which Michigan beach ranked one of the best in the world?

Historic Oval Beach is nestled among towering sand dunes and bordered by the winding Kalamazoo River on its way to Lake Michigan. Activities abound on the two waterways. Saugatuck's Oval Beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world.



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Best Beaches in Michigan
  • Warren Dunes State Park.
  • P.J. Hoffmaster State Park.
  • Grand Haven.
  • South Haven.
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
  • St. Joseph.


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Torch Lake Has The Clearest, Most Pristine Water In Michigan | Michigan travel, Michigan vacations, Torch lake.

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Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. From St. Joseph in the south of Michigan to Silver Lake to the north, every beachtown on Lake Michigan will bring you idyllic views and days of sun-soaked fun.

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Saugatuck's Oval Beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world. MTV has ranked Oval Beach as one of the top five beaches in the country.

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1. Ottawa Beach, Holland. There are more than 120 lighthouses in Michigan, and the iconic Big Red is one of the most photographed, especially from Ottawa Beach.

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Safe for Swimming? The answer is, it depends. Under the right conditions, Lake Michigan is safe for swimming. But this lake can also present dangerous, even deadly, conditions for swimmers.

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Torch Lake, a glacier-carved gem set into the lush land of northwest lower Michigan, is often compared to the Caribbean, thanks to its incredibly clear (albeit quite cold) blue-green waters.

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We suggest beach glass hunting in the spring and fall because the shoreline frequently and dramatically gets reshaped by the waves during storms. That being said, you can usually find beach glass throughout the entire year in Southwest Michigan. The best time of day to search is either morning or evening.

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This is why both Torch Lake and the Caribbean sea look so similar. So next time you're looking for a white sandy beach to dig your toes into and crystal clear water, take a look north at Michigan's Torch Lake.

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The reason Torch Lake is such a huge attraction in the state of Michigan is because of its aqua blue color. It almost looks like you're boating in the Bahamas. Torch Lake is the second largest lake in the state of Michigan.

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Calumet Waterworks Park is easily one of the best rock-hunting beaches in Michigan and many rock enthusiasts' favorite rock beach. Calumet is just south of Copper Harbor, a popular Michigan travel destination in the Keweenaw Peninsula, especially in autumn when the fall colors come alive.

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Torch Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and Lake Glen are said to be the bluest lakes in Michigan.

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Spain with five beaches, Italy with four, and Portugal and Greece with two apiece are the top awarded countries on the list. “We have seen some wild beaches top ranked this year, showing an interest in nature less-crowded destinations and less-known places for summer holidays in Europe,” the EBD notes.

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13. Hanalei Bay | Kauai, Hawaii. One of Hawaii's lesser-visited islands, Kauai is home to stunning beaches. Located on the island's north shore, Hanalei Bay is the largest bay in Kauai and offers more than two miles of soft white sand, a calm bay, and a mountainous backdrop.

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