


Wide sandy beach on Lake Michigan with a long pier, historic carousel pavilion, boardwalk and dunes—ideal for expansive waterscapes, dramatic skies and local-detail shots. Best at sunrise for pastel light on the pier and at sunset for warm rim-light on waves; clear nights offer Milky Way/starry skies. Accessible boardwalk and nearby parking at 101 Broad St (higher crowds and paid parking in summer weekends). Bring wind protection and expect seasonal beach amenities and events.



Wide sandy beach on Lake Michigan with a long pier, historic carousel pavilion, boardwalk and dunes—ideal for expansive waterscapes, dramatic skies and local-detail shots. Best at sunrise for pastel light on the pier and at sunset for warm rim-light on waves; clear nights offer Milky Way/starry skies. Accessible boardwalk and nearby parking at 101 Broad St (higher crowds and paid parking in summer weekends). Bring wind protection and expect seasonal beach amenities and events.