I feel like this is the perfect beach for a small town…read more It was not overly busy on a Sunday around 11am, but it was overcast and only about 70 degrees. The water was still freezing so we only put our feet in. I loved the fountain and the carousel. There are lots of benches and observation points. Plus, parking was quick and easy. There was also surprisingly clean public restrooms as well.

This is my childhood beach location. There's so much that has changed here over the years, but all…read morenecessary upgrades. There's a handicap accessible playground and more seating to eat at the little beach food shop. Walking the pier allows you to see a great view of the shoreline, but be careful on windy and wavy days as the water comes up over the pier . In the peak summer months, I would recommend parking up on top of the bluff and walking down the steps right by Silver Beach Pizza, so you can save yourself from the cluster of cars trying to get down to beach parking. Also, St. Joe city is changing parking and routing near Silver Beach so be aware of traffic shifts. All in all, a great beach for families, but 4/5 stars because some other beaches are less touristy, which locals like myself much prefer.

If you're looking for a peaceful getaway, Grand Mere State Park is a hidden gem that delivers on…read moreall fronts. The park offers several trails that take you through dense forests and towering sand dunes which lead to some stunning overlooks and beaches of Lake Michigan. It's a bit of a trek to get to the water, but once you do, the lakefront is beautiful and less commercialized than other spots. Definitely recommend Grand Mere State Parkin for anyone in the area looking for a peaceful outdoor escape.

Path to Lake Michigan was flooded, water over your ankles. No easy path to Lake Michigan. A…read morehiker would love the up/down sand dunes.

THIS spot! Stumbled upon it driving by and what a pleasant surprise. There are stairs for those…read morethat is an issue for; but do know that they did a lovely job of incorporating several deck levels, nooks, and benches that you can enjoy, or use as resting moments up and down. This is a residential neighborhood with many beach rentals, so parking is limited, if busy, bikes might be a better bet. The beach itself is lovely for relaxing, walking, running, dogs, etc. Do respect the dune restorations, and the private property of others. Enjoy!

Nice beach with few steps leading directly to the sand. Parking is a bit sus. I'd highly recommend…read morearriving early to get a parking spot close to the beach. If not, there's a chance you'll have to park down the road a ways. Very clean and well kept beach with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. I highly recommend!

Clean beach .. lots of rocks to collect! Not crowded, family friendly! Nice views of the lighthouse…read moreat silver beach !

This park has free parking, nice ramp down to beach area with sand mat to the water. Family,…read moreSenior, friendly beach area. More parking is needed. Bathrooms are outdated.

Beautiful Beach! Went to see the Northern Lights and even though it was getting late, we captured…read moresome great photos!

Took a day drive with my family! 71miles away. By the time you get gas, some quality beef jerky,…read moreand begin driving, then you.are there already. YOU GOTTA DO IT.

Beautiful! Walking at su set you get such amazing views. The walk to the lighthouse isn't far and…read moreby this time it's not too busy. Such a great place for pictures and just to relax.

My review is for the parking. The lot was so small and we couldn't even stop. The have 1 lot and…read morethere isn't a lot of spots.

Located along the shores of Lake Michigan,this State Park has over 1500 acres of pristine beaches…read moreand sand dunes making it one of Michigans most popular State Parks. There is an admission free to enter. Plenty of parking available. We went in the Fall midweek so it was not crowded at all.

Beautiful beach and park!…read more We came for the day to play on the beach and see the sand dunes. You have to pay for the use. There is a large parking area by the beach. As soon as we pulled in we noticed the beach on one side of the parking lot and the sand dunes on the other. We decided to climb the dunes first. There is one big hill that everyone was going up. It is challenging but fun. Great views from the top. And super easy to come down. Then we went to the beach. Sand was really nice and clean. A storm started to roll in so we had to leave the beach a little early. They do a great job of communicating and changing the flags when the beach conditions change. There are bathrooms and some food vendors. Only wish is they had actual showers to clean off all the sand. They have the outside ones but they weren't very efficient.

Five stars for the playground areas. My kids loved the yellow tire swing, the steep slide, and the…read moreobstacle course. There was also a large elastic spider web, for lack of a better description; though this did not get as much usage as the rest of the play area. There are benches allover for great views of the sunset. The only downsides are paying to park and you can't really get into the water since there isn't direct access.

Paid parking at a beach that you really cannot access the water on is ridiculous. St Joe beaches…read moreare very lacking compared to the county Silver Beach. I wonder where all of the ticket money at $40 each fine is going towards. The Lions beach as others have mentioned had eroded terribly so it's tough to get toddlers or older people to the water. When we went the water was very rocky so you needed water shoes.

Currently more stairs than beach, but there's a picnic table off to the side and some roadside…read moreporta potties. Could be a good place to fly a kite, put an inflatable in the water, or just get some stairs for exercise, but the beach is quickly disappearing if you wanted a place to relax.

This place was absolutely beautiful, don't get me wrong, but I don't know that I could highly…read morerecommend it at this point. The beach has been heavily eroded and was very hard to access. There were also several tires in the water. Definitely a nice, secluded spot, but proceed with caution until repairs are made. Wouldn't recommend for dogs or small children.