Photo of Sanilac Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sanilac Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sanilac Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Sanilac Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.5

Good

Sanilac Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sanilac Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sanilac Beach.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Roxanne's is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

Carsonville, United States

#64 out of 151 in Michigan

7.5

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Kayaking Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Port Sanilac • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Sanilac Coffee

9.8 - Exceptional 820m

Restaurant Roxanne's

8.8 - Excellent 840m

Bar Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Bar Alli Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 920m

American Restaurant Uri's Waterfront Dining & Spirits

8 - Very good 960m

American Restaurant The Stone Lodge

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Park Bark Shanty Community Center

710m

Park Port Sanilac

880m

Park Wildlife Control

1km

Park Lake Huron Roadside Park

3.7km

Ice Cream Shop First Mate Ice Cream Parlor

10 - Exceptional 950m

Tourist Attraction Pictures rock

890m

Tourist Attraction Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor Gazebo

910m

Museum Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum

1.6km

Historical Landmark Port Sanilac Lighthouse

1km

Historical Landmark Great Storm of 1913 historical marker

3.7km

Historical Landmark CYO Camp

5.1km

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About

Sanilac Beach is located on the Huron lake and it is in the 64th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 181.7 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Port Sanilac settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Sanilac Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

Sanilac Beach is located in Michigan within Port Sanilac, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Port Sanilac • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Sanilac Coffee

9.8 - Exceptional 820m

Restaurant Roxanne's

8.8 - Excellent 840m

Bar Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Bar Alli Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 920m

American Restaurant Uri's Waterfront Dining & Spirits

8 - Very good 960m

American Restaurant The Stone Lodge

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Park Bark Shanty Community Center

710m

Park Port Sanilac

880m

Park Wildlife Control

1km

Park Lake Huron Roadside Park

3.7km

Ice Cream Shop First Mate Ice Cream Parlor

10 - Exceptional 950m

Tourist Attraction Pictures rock

890m

Tourist Attraction Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor Gazebo

910m

Museum Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum

1.6km

Historical Landmark Port Sanilac Lighthouse

1km

Historical Landmark Great Storm of 1913 historical marker

3.7km

Historical Landmark CYO Camp

5.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Sanilac Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Sanilac Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Port Sanilac • 890m

Main locality of province

Lansing • 181.7km

Transport

Airport

YZR • 52.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sanilac Beach?

The coastline of Sanilac Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sanilac Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sanilac Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Sanilac Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Sanilac Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sanilac Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sanilac Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sanilac Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sanilac Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sanilac Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sanilac Beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Roxanne's is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

How far is the Sanilac Beach from parking?

The Sanilac Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Sanilac Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Sanilac Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pictures rock located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sanilac Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sanilac Beach is August. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature -2°C and water -5°C. See more details in weather section.