While we have made multiple trips to Oval in spring, summer, and fall, this is our first winter trip. Surprised to find the road to the beach plowed and clear. Parking lots also well taken care of. The display of ice was fascinating. Mounds of well rounded sand impregnated ice balls were everywhere. There were flat areas that were like cobble stone streets. I do not know if this is an every winter sort of thing, but it was a sight to behold.
This is a truely gorgeous section of the earth that hasn't been overly tainted by human involvement in the ecosystem. With beautiful san and cool clear water its must for families with kids or teens.
This is a great beach in the Midwest. There is only one one lane road to get in and out - caused lots of traffic on Labor day. I think people were waiting almost a half our in their cars. The town here is very strict about alcohol on the beach. We saw a well behaved group of 10 guys get kicked out after having to empty all the alcohol and coolers. Two girls who are beach observers (life guards?) came up to them and pretended to flirt with them and then radioed over to the local police officer who arrived (armed) in a sand buggy in a matter of minutes to kick them out. Crazy!
If you are looking for a beautiful natural shoreline with Sandy beaches and Sweetwater in the summertime and beautiful Mounded ice mountains in the winter, Come to oval Beach in Saugatuck Michigan. It is been a favorite resort area for over 120 years. The town has many art galleries and eateries. It's a beautiful place as a destination or 4 brief stopover. The shoreline, waves, and sky produce a new tableau everyday.
Oval is a beautiful beach. Clean and close to parking. Restrooms/concessions are nearby as well. Best bet- pack a cooler, grab chairs & towels and hang out all day. Perfect summer day.
rainier day but still beautiful and tranquil setting. walked along the beach and listened to the water and just relaxed after busy wedding weekend.
Nice beach but way too crowded. Look around. There are other beaches nearby with far fewer visitors. Saugatuck state park is a good example.
The most beautiful beach in the United States. The parks and town of Saugatuck and Douglas will keep you coming back for more.There is so much to do and see in the area.
Admission is $6 last time I checked. But other than a refreshment stand, and a paved parking lot, there's NO development.Yes, there are park benches and some grills, but other than that, nothing. The vista overlooking the beach is as native as when the glaciers receded. Very serene. Calm. If you appreciate solitude, this is the place.
Lovely walk on the beach. Temperature was in the low 50's, windy and refreshing! My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and one of my favorite things to do is take a walk on the beach. It was beautiful!