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.

Beautiful beach, clean sand, clean water, wheelchair accessible ramp, lots of driftwood structures,…read moreand best of all, it's not crowded. People come here to just sit and watch the waves, look for beach glass, do zen meditation/gardening with the pebbles, clean up litter, swim, paddleboard, and chill with their dogs. (The last is technically not allowed but I won't tell if you won't.) The only drawback is there isn't much parking. Pro tip: your navigation app may direct you to a parking lot north of the parking lot with a ramp entrance to the beach, but that is great for overflow parking. Rocky Gap County Park will get you to the closest parking lot to the beach.

PROS: 1. Good place to watch sunsets…read more 2. Shallow water stretches out nearly 50' in some areas and enables young children and non swimmers to enjoy the water. 3. Shallow water warms up earlier in the season so water temperatures aren't icy cold compared to beaches that have deeper water. 4. No admission or parking fees. CONS: 1. The beach is not well maintained by Berrien County Parks. 2. There are no lifeguards on duty, nor any kind of beach supervision. Posted rules aren't enforced. 3. The beach is often dirty and full of twigs, logs, abandoned camp fires, dead fish & birds, and litter from beach goers (cigarette butts, food wrappers, cans, paper, and fireworks remains). 4. There are many stones in the water that make it uncomfortable to enter the water unless you have water shoes on. 5. The beach is very small and narrow. When water levels of Lake Michigan are high the beach is even narrower, barely allowing more than one row of patrons to set up their Towels, Umbrellas, Sun/Wind tents, and Chairs. 6. The only toilet facilities are outdoor latrine type toilets (no flush toilets). 7. There is limited parking at the beach entrance but there are 8 more spaces a block away (up a steep hill climb) if the area isn't already reserved for a wedding. 8. Be ready to get a parking ticket and/or your car towed if you park along the road where "No Parking" signs are posted. 9. Jet skiers and other power water sport equipment run very close to shore endangering swimmers, people on flotation devices, or people in the water playing games. 10. There is no supervision to keep power toys safely out of the swimming areas. 11. On weekends and holidays, many power boats anchor close to shore in shallow water near the be. 12. There is no food or beverage service by the beach nor within walking distance. 13. There is no cell phone service.

The beach was very clean and lots of parking! Really enjoyed…read morethe water and area! Gotta pay for parking but it wasn't bad. $5.00 for 3 hrs or $10 for all day.

I have a newly interest in now as a friend who invited us to come and explore at JKP. Not too far…read morefrom Chicago which was only 90 minutes away with no fee to enter and low cost in parking with plenty of fun here. I was able to ride my bike around, walk on the beach and get lite snacks in the concession stand. There are even free fixed grills where you can grill here, which I have to try that next time I am here. We ended up spending at least 6 hours here and was so relaxing. I would greatly recommend this park to anyone.

So peaceful and well kept it's nice to take a time to stop breath and enjoy the things and people…read morearound you

A good stop on the drive from Chicago to Michigan beach towns. Photo opportunity at far look out…read moreover Lake Michigan- so its not just a clever name. Also, vintage water fountains.

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.

Great little beach not far from Silver beach and really close to the super hidden away breakers. I…read morehad my make up reception here about 2 years ago. I love coming out here when there's not many people and just think while looking out at the water. Yes, you do have to pay for parking, but you do at most, if not all, beaches in the area. I do prefer this beaxh over Silver Beach mostly because there is less people, not far from Silver Beach, easy to get to and easy to find a parking spot. They have park equipment, picnic tables, and a roof covered area.

Large splash pad!…read more The kids loved it. Lots of jets coming up so plenty for all the kids. I also loved how at the end of the night they turn on the outside jets that basically soak the whole concrete area. Cool to see. Bathrooms and tables right by the area.

Wonderful splash pad for the kiddos. The massive fountains turn on every 15-30 mins depending on…read morethe day. While the main blasters are off, there's water spouts from the ground that my niece and nephew loved covering with their feet and running around. Heads up that it operates from the first Monday in May through the last Sunday in September, opening at 10am or noon and closing at 8pm or 9pm depending on the day. Check their website for current hours :) A wonderful spot in St Joe!

Scooter Joes is a fun bike shop that offers rental services so you can ride around downtown Saint…read moreJoseph in the most fun way possible. I rented a bike with my best friend and her toddler. He loved riding around and he almost didn't want to let go of his tiger helmet. $18 for a 30 minute ride which we enjoyed so very much. Everyone we passed was watching us ride and my nephew loved it, he was waving and giggling the whole time. I'm hoping to give them another try with my husband in the near future.

Captain Nate was awesome. Got us in with a last minute request and it all went just fine. Pontoon…read morerental was a blast and he explained it all perfectly. We will be back soon!!!!

Stayed in unit 75, the smell that hits you from when you hit the door all the way to the bedroom is…read moreunbearabl. Took me hours to fall asleep due to the must smell. Owner needs to do better

We have been coming to the chalets for over 17 years. What a surprise when we arrived for are…read moreannual week at the lake. We pay premium for a lake front chalet, view of lake is gone what I get to look as is a sand berm with boulders. I understand the lake is higher then usual but adding a five foot berm seem excessive. I also don't understand why I was not told in advance that the view was gone, or a discount was not given as lake front cost is higher then other chalets. Got to say I am rethinking next year

I have lived in the Saint Joseph, Michigan area my whole life (I moved to Benton Harbor in my 20s)…read moreand I honestly love it.  Other than the horrific winters we have between January and March, the weather is pretty decent.  Each season is treated like its a majestic time and many events are set up by 'St. Joseph Today'.  In the winter, the chili tour, Beer Fest, and Ice Festival are the spotlight events.  If you're looking to do some things not planned by the city, the carousel makes a great indoor activity and so does the Curious Kids museum if you have children.  Taking a trolley ride is also a fun option that I'd suggest doing at least once.  The trolley isn't just during the summer, meaning you can take a trolley ride in the fall to watch the leaves change or even in the winter (until December 7th this year).  Numberous shops downtown offer hot chocolate, my favorite being The South Bend Chocolate Factory. In the spring there is a wine & cheese walk that I am excited to attend this year and also a living mannequin display, both events being in March.  If it's still cold, the two indoor activities I mentioned before are open year around.  If it's warm, walking around downtown is a great activity. In the summer there are lots of events.  My favorites are the antiques on the bluff, farmers market, the artisan fair and chalk the block.  If none of the events strike your fancy, the beach is a wonderful place to go.  There are lots of ice cream shops around town and wonderful restaurants for a quick bite. In the fall I enjoy going downtown to trick-or-treat at the businesses with my nephew.  The air is usually still warm for a good walk through November.  Long story short, I shop in this city, work in this city, grew up in this city and went to school in this city.  I'll always love this city.

I had to send someone to this town to inspect it, so I Sent Joseph…read more It's a lovely little tourist town close to Interstate 94 right on the shore of Lake Michigan at the West End of Michigan State close to the border with Indiana. I like it here and it's a sleepy little town that has some fun stuff, as well as plenty of touristy elements, and in some ways reminds me of Holland which is a little bit to the north.

It was a busy day, list of people in line for paddling or kayaking as it was a perfect day at…read moreWarren Dunes. The person working today Sunday 7/31 was doing his best. He is friendly and helpful. We rented to paddles and we had a grate time

After a small snafu with staffing and getting our kayak day started, everything was worked out, and…read morewe had a fantastic time. The site was at Warren dunes, State Park, and Will, the person on duty, did a great job of getting it set up and taking care of us for the afternoon. It was a great experience and well worth the money. Kayaking on Lake Michigan and along the shores of Warren Dunes is great experience.