Great spot to take the family. Its fun to walk down to the end of the pier and see the beautiful view. Worth taking the kids to see. I still remember going as a child and now take my own children.

Fortunately I'm a native, but everyone who has walked this walk comes back as often as they get near it. This continues to be a most wonderful people place.

The striking contrast with the picturesque range-finder fog house on the end with taller traditional lighthouse structure mid-pier and the stanchions for the original catwalk (non-accessible) that are all lit with individual lights at night make this one of the most striking and distinctive lighthouses on the Great Lakes. Easily accessible from the State Park it is the culmination of... More

This is such a fun walk, especially on a warm day. Take along an extra layer, since you will be getting the cool breezes off Lake Michigan. You should begin the walk downtown Grand Haven, heading west toward the pier. The walkway goes right along the Grand River, and there are lots of boats to watch as you walk. This... More

The walk from downtown Grand Haven to the light house is a must for all visitors to the West Michigan area. There is a lot to do in GH area and this one is a must. Close to all the restaurants, shops and the musical fountain. Coast Guard festival the beginning of August can be a bit too crazy, but... More

this is a nice venue to show touring south african family and an interesting photo opportunity!!!

Walk the pier, from Grand Haven State Park, out to the grand red lighthouse and feast your eyes on boats, fisherfolk, bikinis, seascapes, wonderful Lake Michigan rollers and a grand pier/lighthouse combination second-to-none. The walk attaches to the boardwalk, going all the way into the port city, with shops, food, the local Coast Guard station and more great panoramas! Follow... More

Walk to the end of the pier and back...people watching and taking pictures to your heart's content. If you're in Grand Haven, it's a must do...

Amazing View especially if the Coast Guard goes over