Andy's Guidebook
Breweries and vineyards
Most of these breweries and vineyards are less than 20 minutes from our front door!
Our family and friends LOVE this place! Great for large groups. Excellent cider, owner was previously Goose Island (Chicago) award winning brew master). Animals for the kids to check out. Highly recommend getting the cheese picnic basket, all locally sourced.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Virtue Cider
2170 62nd StreetOur family and friends LOVE this place! Great for large groups. Excellent cider, owner was previously Goose Island (Chicago) award winning brew master). Animals for the kids to check out. Highly recommend getting the cheese picnic basket, all locally sourced.
If you’re a beer lover, just go here and you won’t regret it. Less than 15 min from our front door.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Waypost Brewing Co.
1630 Blue Star HwyIf you’re a beer lover, just go here and you won’t regret it. Less than 15 min from our front door.
For $5, you get to taste 7 wines or ciders. Even better, you cans redeem that $5 on any purchases made. They have private tastings and events which are great for groups as well. Our fav is the Capriccio red wine. You’ll be amazed at what MI wines have to offer. Embrace the “lake effect”.
22 paikallista suosittelee
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd AvenueFor $5, you get to taste 7 wines or ciders. Even better, you cans redeem that $5 on any purchases made. They have private tastings and events which are great for groups as well. Our fav is the Capriccio red wine. You’ll be amazed at what MI wines have to offer. Embrace the “lake effect”.
Brand new tasting room, right next to Virtue. They’re establishing their vineyard but owners are exceptionally welcoming!
16 paikallista suosittelee
Modales Wines
2128 62nd StreetBrand new tasting room, right next to Virtue. They’re establishing their vineyard but owners are exceptionally welcoming!
Great place to check out and less than 10 min from our door step!
10 paikallista suosittelee
Cogdal Vineyards
7143 107th AveGreat place to check out and less than 10 min from our door step!
Excellent beers and great place to take a large group and/or families with kids. In the winter, they have an outdoor igloo that’s fun to take your drink to. Bonus, it’s right next to Sherman’s Dairy Barn!
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Three Blondes Brewing
Excellent beers and great place to take a large group and/or families with kids. In the winter, they have an outdoor igloo that’s fun to take your drink to. Bonus, it’s right next to Sherman’s Dairy Barn!
South Haven Brewpub
515 Williams StGravity Tasting Room
512 Phoenix StreetChannel Wine Bar
515 Williams StreetSuch a cute place to take a SMALL group. Very good small bites and wine tastings.
Harbor Light Brewery
516 Phoenix StreetSouth Haven Brewpub
515 Williams StGuardian Brewing Company
3657 63rd StMcintosh Cellars
6431 107th Ave12 Corners Vineyards - South Haven Tasting Room
511 Phoenix StCrane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th AvenueContessa Wine Cellars
3235 Friday RdKarma Vista Vineyards & Winery
6991 Ryno RoadWarner Vineyards-South Haven
515 Williams StSt. Julian Winery
716 South Kalamazoo StreetSaugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HighwayFood scene
We love Su Casa! Good for large groups, just put your name in and expect a 30 min wait during peak season. Great outdoor seating area and right next to river. Highly recommend the homemade sopes.
17 paikallista suosittelee
Su Casa Restaurante
206 Center StreetWe love Su Casa! Good for large groups, just put your name in and expect a 30 min wait during peak season. Great outdoor seating area and right next to river. Highly recommend the homemade sopes.
Salt of the Earth
114 East Main StreetIncredible farm to table dining!
Venezia Pizza Restaurant
306 Kalamazoo StChomp Gourmet Hot Dogs
402 Phoenix StreetI mean, we’re from Chicago so gotta love a good dog!
One of our family fav dining spots! Lunch is very good and dinner is perfect for tapas and good cocktails. We bring our guests here often including a boat load of kids.
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Taste
402 Phoenix StreetOne of our family fav dining spots! Lunch is very good and dinner is perfect for tapas and good cocktails. We bring our guests here often including a boat load of kids.
This restaurant is notorious is SOHA. Our fam honestly thinks it’s overrated but we’re food snobs so take it with a grain of salt. They’re known for their skewer of onion rings. My wife loves to take her girl friends to the bar section for their mimosa flight. Don’t judge!
40 paikallista suosittelee
Clementines
500 Phoenix StreetThis restaurant is notorious is SOHA. Our fam honestly thinks it’s overrated but we’re food snobs so take it with a grain of salt. They’re known for their skewer of onion rings. My wife loves to take her girl friends to the bar section for their mimosa flight. Don’t judge!
Great cocktails, food and dessert! Fairly small place but so make a res or prepare to wait.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Kitchen 527
527 Phoenix StGreat cocktails, food and dessert! Fairly small place but so make a res or prepare to wait.
Our fam loves Maria’s! It’s Italian comfort food. Small place but been there for a long time with a good following. We love ordering their pizzas for pick-up. Warning, order pizza an hour in advance during peak season!
17 paikallista suosittelee
Maria's Taste Of Italy
322 Center StOur fam loves Maria’s! It’s Italian comfort food. Small place but been there for a long time with a good following. We love ordering their pizzas for pick-up. Warning, order pizza an hour in advance during peak season!
Great brunch spot! The homemade cinnamon roll with berries. It’s a glutinous treat.
7 paikallista suosittelee
Six Chicks Scratch Kitchen
364 Broadway StGreat brunch spot! The homemade cinnamon roll with berries. It’s a glutinous treat.
Love this place for coffee and breakfast sandwich! It’s right next door to farmers market and has good indoor and outdoor seating
26 paikallista suosittelee
Cafe Julia
561 Huron StreetLove this place for coffee and breakfast sandwich! It’s right next door to farmers market and has good indoor and outdoor seating
Tello Italian Bistro
524 Phoenix StreetBunde's Bakery Cafe
89 N Shore Drec*lec*tic
204 Center StIdler Riverboat & Dockside
515 Williams StSmall but awesome outdoor lunch or dinner spot with good food, drinks and ambiance.
17 paikallista suosittelee
Admiral Jack's Bar & Grill
515 Williams StSmall but awesome outdoor lunch or dinner spot with good food, drinks and ambiance.
Never Miss Cafe
05110 Blue Star Memorial HwyGino's East
162 East Superior StreetSherman Dairy Bar
1601 Phoenix RoadNotorious South Haven ice cream spot! Must go.
Three Blondes Brewing
Great food and brews. Great for groups
Coffee and brunch
Cafe Julia
561 Huron StreetBIGGBY COFFEE
330 Blue Star HwyRoot Cafe, Coffeehouse & Spirits
120 E Main Stec*lec*tic
204 Center StBunde's Bakery Cafe
89 N Shore DrNever Miss Cafe
05110 Blue Star Memorial HwyOur fave coffee shop in the area! Right downtown and next to farmers market
The Living Room of South Haven
520 Phoenix StOur fave coffee shop in the area! Right downtown and next to farmers market
Beaches
Our family’s fav beach. It’s huge. There’s a park, concession stand, lots of parking but it does get busy. Even in peak season, plenty of room for all!
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North Beach
Lakeshore DriveOur family’s fav beach. It’s huge. There’s a park, concession stand, lots of parking but it does get busy. Even in peak season, plenty of room for all!
Oak Street Beach Access
409 North Shore DriveWalking distance from SOHA House or 4 min drive!
Packard Park
Great beach with park!
Take the paved path off Baseline Rd which leads you right to Newcome beach. Unfortunately, the high lake waters have taken back most of this beach. It’s tiny but still a perfect spot to watch the gorgeous sunset! Easy walk from our front door.
Newcome Street
Take the paved path off Baseline Rd which leads you right to Newcome beach. Unfortunately, the high lake waters have taken back most of this beach. It’s tiny but still a perfect spot to watch the gorgeous sunset! Easy walk from our front door.
Dyckman Avenue
Dyckman Dyckman AvenueGreat spot to watch the sunset or walk down over the draw bridge!
Great beach that’s walking distance to downtown, the lighthouse and more. There’s a great kids park on the beach and the concession stand sells Sherman ice cream!
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South Beach
1555 Water StreetGreat beach that’s walking distance to downtown, the lighthouse and more. There’s a great kids park on the beach and the concession stand sells Sherman ice cream!
Ice cream and desserts
Sherman Dairy Bar
1601 Phoenix RoadYum!!
Ice cream, homemade fudge, candies apples, incredible chocolates. Dangerous but worth it!
Kilwin's Chocolates
415 Phoenix StIce cream, homemade fudge, candies apples, incredible chocolates. Dangerous but worth it!
Kids Stuff
Our kids LOVE this park. You can play here for hours. There are public restrooms and walk across the street for beach access.
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Kids' Corner
82 Monroe StreetOur kids LOVE this park. You can play here for hours. There are public restrooms and walk across the street for beach access.
Really neat carousel! The kid’s love it and it’s indoors and year round.
27 paikallista suosittelee
Silver Beach Carousel
333 Broad StreetReally neat carousel! The kid’s love it and it’s indoors and year round.
Lakeside Entertainment
09921 Blue Star Memorial HighwayCool old movie theatre, right downtown. Super cheap candy and popcorn!
Sightseeing
South Haven Lighthouse
A must see on your SOHA getaway!
Kids will love going out on the pirate ship cruise! It’s actually really neat with a bit of cheese but tolerable! For adults, there’s a river cruise that’s neat and tells the history of South Haven.
15 paikallista suosittelee
Michigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman AvenueKids will love going out on the pirate ship cruise! It’s actually really neat with a bit of cheese but tolerable! For adults, there’s a river cruise that’s neat and tells the history of South Haven.