Guidebook for Holland
Food Scene
Walking distance. Breakfast and brunch on the weekends and dinner during the week off-season. Lunch and dinner during the week in-season.
12 locals recommend
Ottawa Beach Inn
2155 Ottawa Beach RdWalking distance. Breakfast and brunch on the weekends and dinner during the week off-season. Lunch and dinner during the week in-season.
Drinks & Nightlife
Seasonal and only outdoor bar on the water this side of town. Great spot behind the Yacht Basin to sit and enjoy food and cocktails on a beautiful day. Open to the public.
15 locals recommend
Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach RdSeasonal and only outdoor bar on the water this side of town. Great spot behind the Yacht Basin to sit and enjoy food and cocktails on a beautiful day. Open to the public.
Closest brewery, decent beer. No food but you can bring your own or order pizza from Sluggo's Pizza next door. What makes this place special is it is low-key. Tables, chairs, dartboard, TVs and beer.
Brewery 4 Two 4
321 Douglas AveClosest brewery, decent beer. No food but you can bring your own or order pizza from Sluggo's Pizza next door. What makes this place special is it is low-key. Tables, chairs, dartboard, TVs and beer.
Sightseeing
Incredible views of both Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. Good exercise if you like to do stairs. Walking/jogging trail in the woods at the top of the stairs to add a couple miles.
8 locals recommend
Mount Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
Mount Pisgah Dune BoardwalkIncredible views of both Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. Good exercise if you like to do stairs. Walking/jogging trail in the woods at the top of the stairs to add a couple miles.
Shopping
Downtown holland offers shopping, restaurants and entertainment. http://www.downtownholland.com
13 locals recommend
Holland Downtown Development
150 W 8th StDowntown holland offers shopping, restaurants and entertainment. http://www.downtownholland.com
Essentials
Good wine selection. Closest grocery store to the beach area, about 5 miles out. You can stop here on your way to/from downtown.
10 locals recommend
D&W Fresh Market
50 Douglas AveGood wine selection. Closest grocery store to the beach area, about 5 miles out. You can stop here on your way to/from downtown.
Everything Else
Hudsonville Ice Cream! It is delicious! The General Store is convenient for donuts and coffee in the morning or things you may have forgotten from some toiletries to food, beverages and beach supplies. Just down the street, a convenient spot to enjoy some ice cream during your stay.
10 locals recommend
Ottawa Beach General Store
2256 Ottawa Beach RdHudsonville Ice Cream! It is delicious! The General Store is convenient for donuts and coffee in the morning or things you may have forgotten from some toiletries to food, beverages and beach supplies. Just down the street, a convenient spot to enjoy some ice cream during your stay.
Parks & Nature
Right around the corner - Take a walk down to the pier to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Michigan, Big Red Lighthouse, boats coming in and out of the channel, the lakeshore and sunsets.
Take a walk to the beach across from the State Park overflow campground to get gorgeous views of the sunrise.
https://www.michigan.org/property/holland-state-park
92 locals recommend
Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdRight around the corner - Take a walk down to the pier to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Michigan, Big Red Lighthouse, boats coming in and out of the channel, the lakeshore and sunsets.
Take a walk to the beach across from the State Park overflow campground to get gorgeous views of the sunrise.
https://www.michigan.org/property/holland-state-park
Walk through the tunnel to get to the beach. Only 2.2 miles from our location allows you to take a nice walk/run, short bike-ride or quick car ride to visit another beach. https://www.miottawa.org/Parks/tunnel.htm
13 locals recommend
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathWalk through the tunnel to get to the beach. Only 2.2 miles from our location allows you to take a nice walk/run, short bike-ride or quick car ride to visit another beach. https://www.miottawa.org/Parks/tunnel.htm