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Oval Beach

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 14 attractions in Saugatuck
Traveller Description: Lake Michigan Beach, popular for its clear water and nice sand.
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Sunbathing, Watching sunrise/sunset

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Reviews of Oval Beach

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3 of 5 stars
Livonia, Michigan
19 Jul 2008

After reading the reviews, I was expecting something fantastic. The beach was nice. There were some rocks and other debris in the water. I came across the neck of a broken glass bottle. I also came across a jagged rusty bottom of a can. Other than that we did have a nice time. more

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5 of 5 stars
Cleveland, Ohio
10 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Like everyone else says, it's a beautiful beach. One of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. It's amazingly clean. There is NO beach debris on it at all, save for a tiny amount of seashells, a few rocks, and some twigs. No driftwood, no beach glass, no trash. I'm not sure where it goes! My only caveat is that... more

13 Dec 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Absolutely beautiful beach! Soft white sand, clear blue water, what more could you want? I wish I were there now! more

17 May 2007
8/9 found this review helpful

Rocks? Sure, Oval Beach Rocks. But Oval Beach doesn't HAVE rocks. I think I could count the number of rocks on Oval Beach in about 10 minutes. Blindfolded. Safely. Most of them lie near the old channel entrance, which isn't technically part of the "public" swimming beach anyway. I don't know where the "Watch out for the rocks" statement comes... more

12 Jul 2006
7/18 found this review helpful

Oval beach is nice but this year the sandy beach has turned all rocky. There are both big and smaller rocks on the shore and into the water about 20 feet out. Walking in the water to swim is a problem because it hurts your feet, and then you fall down. Also the family atmosphere is being replaced by the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chatham, Illinois
30 May 2006
7/8 found this review helpful

I love Oval Beach. The sandy beach is right next to the parking. It's extremely clean and peaceful. I work 51 weeks a year in anticipation of the week I'll spend at Oval Beach every year. more

23 Jun 2005
12/16 found this review helpful

It is so nice to have these types of places in America, where not only are they clean and beautiful, but so accepting of everyone. Don't take the advice of 'Grand Rapids' ... you don't have to 'hide' here. Ridiculous that someone so obviously bigotted would even go to a beach like this...there is a nice beach in Grand Haven... more

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5 of 5 stars
Detroit, Michigan
1 Jun 2004
13/18 found this review helpful

Oval Beach is awsome! Besides the great sand and water, Oval Beach made the top 10 list of best gay beaches in the world! The sunsets are beautiful. I'd recommend this beach to anyone, but if your close-minded/ignorant skip this one because there's plenty of affection, both straight and gay, as well as a liberal clothing policy. more

27 Aug 2003
11/18 found this review helpful

I love this place. The water, sand, and sunsets are spectacular. I didnt like the open affection displayed by heterosexual couples. more

5 Jul 2003
12/21 found this review helpful

the beach and water are clean. I liked and appreciated the life guards. I didn't like the open affection of same sex relationships. there is a private beach which people can pay to go on and do their thing, or go into the dunes. Overall a beautiful beach experience. more

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