Photo of Oval Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Oval Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Oval Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Oval Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Oval Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.4

Good

Oval Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Oval Beach?

There are 70 places to stay in the Oval Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Oval Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3924468&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Home2 Suites by Hilton Holland</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4630752&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">WoodSpring Suites Holland - Grand Rapids</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8335339&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Holland Farmhouse Inn B&B</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7233597&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chic Hideaway with Fire Pit Less Than 2 Miles to Beach!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7196171&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Heiligdom Hill</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7223608&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Colonial Cottage</a></li></ul>

Saugatuck, United States

#77 out of 151 in Michigan

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Old Saugatuck • 0.5 km

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About

Oval Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 77th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 136.3 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Old Saugatuck settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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 partially crowded during the high season.

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

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Douglas Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Oval Beach is located in Michigan within Old Saugatuck, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

+19 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.6 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Old Saugatuck • 0.5 km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Chic Hideaway with Fire Pit Less Than 2 Miles to Beach!

9.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Chic Hideaway with Fire Pit Less Than 2 Miles to Beach!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 9.2km from center

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11.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Heiligdom Hill

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 11.1km from center

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12.3km from the beach

Woodcliff Retreat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 11.8km from center

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14km from the beach

The Colonial Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 13.6km from center

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14.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Beechwood Poolside Retreat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 14.3km from center

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14.8km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Holland Farmhouse Inn B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Holland • 14.4km from center

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Holland Home with Fire Pit - Walk to Lake!

15.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Holland Home with Fire Pit - Walk to Lake!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 15km from center

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15.7km from the beach

Charming Holland Abode, 4 Mi to Lake Macatawa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 15.2km from center

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16.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Haworth Hotel at Hope College

Hotel

Holland • 16.3km from center

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WoodSpring Suites Holland - Grand Rapids

19.9km from the beach

5.5 Pleasant

WoodSpring Suites Holland - Grand Rapids

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 19.4km from center

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Endearing Cottage with Fire Pit and Private Beach

20.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Endearing Cottage with Fire Pit and Private Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 19.8km from center

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20.5km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Home2 Suites by Hilton Holland

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Saugatuck • 20km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.3km

Douglas Beach Douglas Beach

7.1 Good

7km

Laketown Beach Laketown Beach

7.1 Good

8.6km

Pier Cove Beach Pier Cove Beach

7.2 Good

12.6km

Ottawa Beach Ottawa Beach

8.3 Very good

15km

Tunnel Park Beach Tunnel Park Beach

7.2 Good

22.9km

Kouw Park Beach Kouw Park Beach

7.1 Good

27.7km

Windsnest Park Windsnest Park

7.2 Good

29.2km

North Beach North Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Old Saugatuck • 520m

Main locality of province

Lansing • 136.3km

Transport

Airport

HLM • 15.4km

Bus Station

North Star Line Agency • 63.9km

Train Station

Pere Marquette Station • 44.9km

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Questions and answers

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

The Oval Beach is covered with soft and fine 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 Oval Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Oval Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Oval Beach good for swimming?

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

Oval 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 Oval Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Oval 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Oval Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Oval 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Oval Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Oval Beach?

There are 70 places to stay in the Oval Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Oval Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Oval Beach from parking?

The Oval Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Oval Beach is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 0°C and water 0°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Oval Beach (Michigan) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Oval Beach (Michigan) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.