What is the water and sand quality of the Van's Beach?

The coastline of Van's Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Van's Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Van's Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Van's Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.Van's Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Van's Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Van's Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Van's Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Van's Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Van's Beach?

The bar is located right on the Van's Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Rick's Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Van's Beach?

There are 2 places to stay in the Van's Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6698409&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">NoLongerAvail</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6696909&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adult Blue Room</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6697895&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adult Orange Room</a></li></ul>

How far is the Van's Beach from parking?

The Van's Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Van's Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Van's Beach is August. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature -1°C and water 1°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Van's Beach

Lake Leelanau, United States

7.5

#64 out of 151 in Michigan 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Leland • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Park Reynolds Street Beach

50m

Park North Beach

60m

Park Bartholomew Park

60m

Park Nedows Bay

70m

Park Leland Village Green: The Leelanau Conservancy

270m

Farm Verterra Winery

300m

Park Village Green

310m

Park DNR Park

340m

Hiking Area Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy

1.5km

Bar Rick's Cafe

7.6 - Very good 170m

American Restaurant The Cove

9 - Excellent 190m

Breakfast Restaurant Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company Breakfast Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 260m

Cafe Great Lakes Chocolate & Cafe

270m

Cafe Madcap Coffee Company

9 - Excellent 290m

American Restaurant Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern

8 - Very good 290m

Bar Bogey's 19th Hole

9.2 - Excellent 380m

Restaurant The Riverside Inn

9.2 - Excellent 420m

Bar Tandem Ciders

7.2km

Sandwich Shop Village Cheese Shanty

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Grocery Store Leland Mercantile Co

230m

Market Picnic

9.4 - Excellent 270m

Sandwich Shop Trish's Dishes

9 - Excellent 340m

Ice Cream Shop Dalzell Dairy

10 - Exceptional 9.3km

Ice Cream Shop Norm & Irv’s Ice Cream Shop

10 - Exceptional 9.4km

Sandwich Shop Lylah's

9.4 - Excellent 9.7km

Grocery Store Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay

9.9km

Art Gallery Bayside Gallery

9.4km

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About

Van's Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 64th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 272.1 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Leland settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.9 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Leland • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Park Reynolds Street Beach

50m

Park North Beach

60m

Park Bartholomew Park

60m

Park Nedows Bay

70m

Park Leland Village Green: The Leelanau Conservancy

270m

Farm Verterra Winery

300m

Park Village Green

310m

Park DNR Park

340m

Hiking Area Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy

1.5km

Bar Rick's Cafe

7.6 - Very good 170m

American Restaurant The Cove

9 - Excellent 190m

Breakfast Restaurant Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company Breakfast Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 260m

Cafe Great Lakes Chocolate & Cafe

270m

Cafe Madcap Coffee Company

9 - Excellent 290m

American Restaurant Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern

8 - Very good 290m

Bar Bogey's 19th Hole

9.2 - Excellent 380m

Restaurant The Riverside Inn

9.2 - Excellent 420m

Bar Tandem Ciders

7.2km

Sandwich Shop Village Cheese Shanty

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Grocery Store Leland Mercantile Co

230m

Market Picnic

9.4 - Excellent 270m

Sandwich Shop Trish's Dishes

9 - Excellent 340m

Ice Cream Shop Dalzell Dairy

10 - Exceptional 9.3km

Ice Cream Shop Norm & Irv’s Ice Cream Shop

10 - Exceptional 9.4km

Sandwich Shop Lylah's

9.4 - Excellent 9.7km

Grocery Store Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay

9.9km

Art Gallery Bayside Gallery

9.4km

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Stays nearby

4 accomodations nearby

15km from the beach

Adult Blue Room

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Leland • 14.8km from center

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15km from the beach

Adult Orange Room

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Leland • 14.8km from center

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15km from the beach

NoLongerAvail

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Leland • 14.8km from center

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16.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Northport Inn Boutique Hotel R206

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leland • 16.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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7.3 Good

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Suttons Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

12.2km

Onomonee Road Beach

6.9 Good

12.6km

Bohemian Road Beach

7.2 Good

18km

Boughey Park Beach

7.1 Good

19.2km

Christmas Cove Beach

7.4 Good

22.8km

Haserot Beach

7.6 Very good

29.8km

West End Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Leland • 250m

Main locality of province

Lansing • 272.1km

Transport

Airport

TVC • 34.3km

Bus Station

Traverse City, MI (Bay Area Transportation Authority) • 30.4km

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7.5 Good

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Max Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, with its soft sand! My husband had a great time discovering numerous pentosky stones and sea glass!

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D Mitchell

Beach Practitioner • 11 months ago

8 Very good

The beach is absolutely stunning! However, finding parking can be quite challenging unless you arrive early in the morning. Additionally, when we went, there was an unpleasant odor resembling a sewer, which deterred us from going for a swim. We were unsure about the cause of that smell.

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Rohan K

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, perfect for swimming, and undoubtedly one of the top spots in Michigan to catch the breathtaking sunset.

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Sugar December

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

6 Pleasant

The views are undeniably stunning! However, there is hardly any parking available, so be ready to walk. It can be quite challenging, especially when you have kids and a lot of belongings to carry. Moreover, there is a lack of shade and picnic tables. Surprisingly, there are no visible trash cans around. Perhaps it would be suitable for a brief afternoon swim, but it is certainly not ideal for a full day at the beach ⛱️. We're glad we visited and had a wonderful time, but we don't plan on returning. Oh, and we even discovered a Leeland blue stone!

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Micah Branson

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is fantastic! It offers ample parking for visitors and boasts a beautifully clean and spacious shoreline adorned with scattered rocks. Additionally, the people we encountered were incredibly friendly. The best part is that it is dog-friendly, allowing you to bring your beloved furry companions along! The only downside was that the parking lot had some litter left behind by inconsiderate individuals, but apart from that, it was an amazing experience.