

Small Lake Michigan beach with wide sandy shore, grassy dunes and long west-facing views ideal for dramatic sunsets, clouds and winter ice patterns. Best at golden hour and blue hour for vivid skies; weekday mornings and off-season are least crowded. Limited roadside parking; short walk from McKinley Rd. No fee. Respect private properties and local residents in the Union Pier community.


Small Lake Michigan beach with wide sandy shore, grassy dunes and long west-facing views ideal for dramatic sunsets, clouds and winter ice patterns. Best at golden hour and blue hour for vivid skies; weekday mornings and off-season are least crowded. Limited roadside parking; short walk from McKinley Rd. No fee. Respect private properties and local residents in the Union Pier community.