


Compact stone pier and classic green-and-white pierhead light on Lake Michigan—great for shoreline compositions, long exposures of waves, dramatic sunsets and stormy skies. Easy walk from downtown Pentwater with nearby street parking; pier can be windy and slippery so wear sturdy shoes. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm light and the lighthouse illumination; winter ice formations add texture. Weekday mornings and off-season are least crowded.



Compact stone pier and classic green-and-white pierhead light on Lake Michigan—great for shoreline compositions, long exposures of waves, dramatic sunsets and stormy skies. Easy walk from downtown Pentwater with nearby street parking; pier can be windy and slippery so wear sturdy shoes. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm light and the lighthouse illumination; winter ice formations add texture. Weekday mornings and off-season are least crowded.