Activities in South Haven
Voted one of the best small towns in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, home to sandy beaches, a quiet harbor, downtown shops and many orchards. Click here to visit the official web site of the greater South Haven Chamber of Commerce
Attractions
Cat's Meow Cruises
River Noire Yacht Club Slip 77, 300 Oak Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 574.220.7007, www.catsmeowcruises.com
Enjoy Lake Michigan from a beautiful catamaran sailboat charter which
leaves from downtown South Haven; boat seats six people.
Decorative Treasures
50 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.1819, www.decorativetreasures.com
Paint-your-own pottery, glass fusing and "stuff and fluff" critters; just pick
your base and get creative!
DeGrandchamp Blueberry Farms
76241 14th Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.3915, www.degrandchamps.com
Visit South Haven's largest blueberry farm with u-pick, ready pick and
specialty blueberry products and tours of the packing plant. They also have a
cranberry festival in the fall.
McIntosh Apple Orchards, Cider Mill & Winery
6431 107th Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 708.878.3734, www.mcintoshorchards.com
A large orchard with a winery and cider mill, offering farm and winery tours
and u-pick fruit. They also sell cheeses, cider donuts, fruit wines, draught
cider and more from the local area.
Michigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman Road, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.8078, www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org
Exhibit galleries, a boat building shop, many collections to explore, a Light-keeper's House and the tall ship "Friends Good Will," with passenger sails
and sunset cruises.
Michigan Theatre
210 Center Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.1662
This small, three screen theatre features first-run movies at old-time prices.
You can even bring your own bag for free, fresh popcorn.
Warner Vineyards
706 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079; Tasting Room: 515 Williams
Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.657.3165
Voted "Michigan's Best Winery" for their award-winning wines and gourmet
dining restaurant on the Paw Paw river. Visit the tasting room in the Old
Harbor Village downtown.
Beaches & Parks
Dyckman Park
Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.0772
A good place for a picnic, and home to the farmer's market and ice rink.
Kid's Corner - Monroe Park
Monroe Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.6337.5252
A huge wooden play area designed by kids with a maze, boat, slides, rope
bridge and tire bridge; the site also has picnic areas and restrooms.
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
South Haven Trailhead on Bailey St., Phone 269.674.8011, www.kalhaventrail.org
A 34-mile long trail connecting South Haven and Kalamazoo; wandering
through woods, farms, and over rivers. Fun for any time of the year.
North Beach
Lakeshore Drive, South Haven, MI 49090
With abundant parking, a pier to walk and concessions, it's a nice beach for
relaxing, taking a walk or fishing.
Packard Park
231 North Shore Drive, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.0772
A quieter park with scenic lookouts, a beach and playground. Located between
Wells Street and Dyckman Avenue.
South Beach Park
Water Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.0772
A very popular beach in South Haven. The beach features beautiful fresh
water sand, a lighthouse, skate park, and concessions.
Stanley Johnston Park
Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.0772
A large wooded park housing basketball courts, swing sets, picnic tables, and
restrooms. The site of the All Crafts Fair over Labor Day weekend, and the
Fine Arts & Crafts Fair in July.
Van Buren State Park
3960 Ruggles Road, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.2788
Van Buren State Park has high dunes, one mile of frontage on Lake Michigan
and a 14-mile trail for hiking, biking, or cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Van Buren Trail State Park
3960 Ruggles Road, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.2788
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, this 14 mile trail is great for
biking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. The entrance is
through the Van Buren State Park.
Fairs and Festivals
Harborfest
Riverfront Park & Water Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.5252
An annual festival in June, enjoy a weekend on the riverfront with lighthouse
tours, dragonboat races, craft fair, kids activities, food fest and free concerts.
National Blueberry Festival
www.blueberryfestival.com
Held in downtown South Haven, the annual festival includes a parade,
contests, arts and crafts fair, riverfront concerts and many other fun activities
for the whole family.
Outdoor Recreation
Rock'n' Road Cycle
315 Broadway Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.639.0003, www.rocknroadcycle.com
Rent a comfortable bike for the day, they have helmets and maps for
your convenience.
Sharkless Boardsports
417 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.639.7873
Paddleboard rentals and kiteboarding and paddleboarding lessons.
Places To Eat
Cafe Julia
561 Huron Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.639.7988, www.cafejulia.com
A coffee shop with delicious pastries, muffins, salads and sandwiches for
breakfast and lunch.
Captain Nemo's
407 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.5372
A nice choice anytime of the day, they serve Sherman's ice cream.
Chocolate Cafe
406 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.1700, www.sbchocolatecafe.com
Everything chocolate from cheesecakes to ice cream to coffee drinks, they also
offer soups, sandwiches and salads. Something to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.
Clementine's
402 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.4755, www.ohmydarling.com
Also in St. Joseph, this restaurant has something to please everyone! The
perch is the best!
Cousin's Restaurant
7317 N Shore Drive, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.1499
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner with the family, and they have a quaint
little porch to sit outside in the summer and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Harborside Bistro
402 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.5400
Home to South Haven's only Martini Bar; a great dining experience with a
large menu, and if you visit on the weekends they have unique specials.
HawksHead Restaurant
523 Hawksnest Drive, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.639.2146
For an excellent meal and nice view of the woods and links, whether it's after
golf or just for a fine dining experience, the menu is perfection.
Phoenix Street Cafe
523 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.3600
This stop always comes highly recommended, especially for breakfast.
Sherman's Ice Cream
1601 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.8251
After a long day at the beach or a day of shopping, you need to stop here for a
refreshing, creamy ice cream or yogurt . the hard part is trying to pick a flavor.
Seawolf Restaurant
176 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.2007, www.seawolfrestaurant.com
If you enjoy seafood, they have a delicious selection, great wine list and
a special Jamaican menu; the swordfish is great. It's exquisite food with a
casual dining experience.
Tello Italian Bistro
524 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.639.9898, www.tellobistro.com
This is a cozy little bistro, perfect for an intimate romantic dinner or relaxing evening. They have an authentic Italian menu and are known for their
extensive wine list.
Venezia Pizza
306 Kalamazoo Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.8505
Located in an old church so it has that small town feel, this is a great place
for pizza, although they serve other Italian fare as well.
Shopping and Markets
Arbor Antiques, Inc.
527 Phoenix Road, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.639.8866
Conveniently located in downtown South Haven, this mall has a nice selection including vintage home decor and kitchenware, sports equipment and
patterned glass.
The Blueberry Store
525 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.6322, www.theblueberrystore.com
South Haven is known for their blueberries, so step inside for everything
blueberry from blueberry honey to blueberry caramel corn!
Decadent Dogs
505 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.639.0716, www.decadentdogs.com
The ultimate is dog pampering. Everything from gourmet biscuits to designer
clothes for your little pooch.
Downtown South Haven
Phone 269.637.5252, www.southhaven.org
Enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants along the harbor. They offer everything including antiques, clothing, art galleries, and stores for your pets.
Lollipop's
406 Phoenix Street Unit 2, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.637.7722, www.lollipopscandystore.com
For the candy lover, old-fashioned candy and concessions.
MacDonald Drug Store
512 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.637.1161
It's more than just a drug store! First floor has everything you'd imagine from
candy to jewelry, and the second is dedicated to Christmas decorations.
Murphy's Antique Mall
321 Center Street, South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 269.639.1662
Two floors of antiques with over 100 dealers - everything from jewelry to
furniture to collectibles.
Old Harbor Village
515 Williams Street, South Haven, MI 49090
A collection of shops right on the Black River, modeled after a New England
village; a nice place to stroll along on cobblestone walkways and browse
through unique shops.
Roger Mason Gallery
422 Eagle St./off Center St., South Haven, MI 49090, Phone 248.202.6073
Located in the Foundry Hall Building, features photography, pottery, wood,
glass, sculptures and original framed art.
Sea Glass Cottage
402 Eagle Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 866.639.1201, www.seaglasscottage.com
A premier specialty store with unique gifts and home decor items with a cottage/coastal feel, you're sure to find something to take home here.
South Haven Farmer's Market
546 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone 269.427.0423, www.swmichiganfun.com/SHFM/home.html
On Wednesdays and Saturdays in downtown South Haven, pick up fresh,
seasonal produce. Located under the pavilion in the Huron Street parking lot.
