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Discover 40 curated spots across Oceana County. From local restaurants to hidden nature preserves, find your next adventure.

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Farmhaus Kitchen & Market

Shelby
dining

Stylish market café with locally sourced meals, craft beer, and artisan products. Outdoor patio overlooking Benona Shores Golf Course.

#farm-to-table#craft-beer#patio

La Probadita

Hart
dining

Hidden gem in the back of a Mexican grocery store. Take-out only. The La Probadita Combo is excellent.

#mexican#takeout#hidden-gem

Stony Lake Inn

Stony Lake
dining

Neighborhood bar and grill with fried perch, steaks, and broasted chicken to-go.

#bar#grill#perch

Rico's Tamales

Rothbury
dining

Closest Mexican takeout, known for tamales and tacos.

#mexican#takeout#tamales

Pekadill's

Whitehall
dining

Great lunch stop with sandwiches and ice cream in a garden setting.

#sandwiches#ice-cream#lunch

Big John's Pizza

Whitehall
dining

Long-standing local favorite known for its crispy thin-crust pizza and homemade marinara.

#pizza

Hart Pizza

Hart
dining

Great pizza with craft brews. Worth the drive.

#pizza#craft-beer

Hanson Hill Restaurant

Whitehall
dining

Upscale American dining with lake views. Great Lakes Perch, Pasta Bayou, dry-aged Prime Ribeye.

#upscale#lake-views#perch

Old Channel Inn

Montague
dining

Laid-back lakeside tavern with burgers and local fish. Great after golf.

#tavern#burgers#fish

Brown Bear

Shelby
dining

Known for the massive "Bear Burger" and classic comfort food. Rustic hunting lodge vibes.

#burgers#comfort-food#rustic

Fetch Brewing Company

Whitehall
dining

Fantastic local brewery inside a restored bank — the vault's still there. No food, but bring takeout. Growlers available.

#brewery#craft-beer#historic

North Grove Brewers

Montague
dining

Wide tap list, full kitchen, outdoor seating, and live music events.

#brewery#craft-beer#food

Sawyer Brewing Company

Montague
dining

Local brewery with rotating small-batch beers. No kitchen.

#brewery#craft-beer#small-batch

Papa's Pizza

Montague
dining

Local favorite known for their 'Mama & Papa Whoppa Sub' and homemade deep-dish pizzas. Friendly atmosphere with generous portions.

#pizza#subs#deep-dish

Lewis Farms

New Era
activities

Family-run orchard and farm market with bakery, petting zoo (kangaroos, sloths, lemurs!), bouncing pillows, giant slide, and the Corny Barn.

#family#farm#petting-zoo

Country Dairy

New Era
activities

Working dairy farm with tours, sandwiches, ice cream, and a store. Kids' meals come with unlimited chocolate milk and ice cream. Get fresh cheese curds!

#family#dairy#farm-tour

Mac Wood's Dune Rides

Silver Lake
activities

Classic open-air dune rides with sweeping views and dad jokes.

#dunes#adventure#family

Little Sable Point Lighthouse

Mears
activities

Climb the 115-foot historic lighthouse for panoramic Lake Michigan views. In Silver Lake State Park.

#lighthouse#views#historic

Stony Lake Stables

New Era
activities

Horseback riding for all ages.

#horses#horseback-riding#family

Jazz U-pick Blueberries

Shelby
activities

U-pick farm with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and flowers.

#upick#blueberries#strawberries

Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery

Montague
activities

Canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes for White River floats.

#kayaking#canoeing#tubing

Double JJ Resort

Rothbury
activities

Indoor waterpark, mini-golf, restaurants. Great for rainy days.

#waterpark#mini-golf#resort

Benona Shores Golf Course

Shelby
activities

18-hole par 3/4 course through wooded, hilly terrain and apple orchards. Perfect for a relaxed scenic round.

#golf#scenic#relaxed

Old Channel Trail Golf Course

Montague
activities

27 holes adjacent to Lake Michigan with driving range, putting green, and practice holes.

#golf#lake-michigan#driving-range

Thoroughbred at Double JJ Resort

Rothbury
activities

Championship 18-hole course at Double JJ Resort.

#golf#championship#resort

Grand View at Double JJ Resort

Rothbury
activities

More relaxed 18-hole experience at Double JJ Resort.

#golf#relaxed#resort

Oceana Vineyard & Winery

New Era
activities

Small boutique winery with outdoor seating overlooking the vineyard. Great variety from dry to sweet.

#winery#wine#vineyard

Otto Nature Preserve

New Era
nature

Easy trails through woods and wetlands. Great for birding and peaceful walks.

#hiking#birding#wetlands

Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve

Montague
nature

Scenic preserve accessible by walking north from Meinert County Park. Trail along dune top with wetland overlook.

#dunes#hiking#views

Clear Springs Nature Preserve

Montague
nature

Boardwalk paths and forest trails. Great for families.

#boardwalk#family-friendly#forest

Hart-Montague Trail State Park

Montague
nature

22-mile paved trail connecting Hart and Montague. Great for biking, walking, running.

#biking#walking#running

Meinert Park

Montague
nature

Scenic 182-acre park with rolling dunes and a expansive sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Offers camping and panoramic views.

#beach#dunes#camping

Claybanks Township Park

New Era
nature

Rustic, family-friendly park with 2700 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline. Features camping and a no-alcohol policy for a quiet atmosphere.

#beach#camping#lake-michigan

Claybanks Pottery

New Era
shopping

Family of artists creating stunning high-fire stoneware pottery inspired by nature. Meet their golden retrievers!

#pottery#art#local-artists

Downtown Whitehall & Montague

Whitehall
shopping

Artisan Market Village, Pitkin Drug (old-fashioned soda fountain), Dune Grass Gallery, Figgs Boutique, WaterDog Outfitters.

#downtown#boutiques#gallery

Book Nook & Java Shop

Montague
shopping

Independent bookstore with coffee, light meals, and wine bar.

#bookstore#coffee#wine-bar

Abundant Blessings Gifts & Art

New Era
shopping

Primitive log cabin art studio and gift shop. Watercolor classes available.

#art#gifts#classes

The Garden Shed

Montague
shopping

Seasonal farm stand with homemade pies, local produce, jams.

#pies#produce#farm-stand

Woodland Farm Market & Bakery

Shelby
shopping

Fresh-baked pies, donuts, cinnamon rolls, and seasonal fruit.

#pies#donuts#bakery

Cherry Point Farm & Market

Shelby
shopping

Fresh produce, pies, local goods, the Lavender Labyrinth, and traditional Great Lakes fish boils in summer.

#pies#produce#lavender