Sturgeon Bay Beach

Harbor Springs, Michigan Is the Best Small U.S. Town for a Lake Vacation in 2024

"A three-mile stretch of picturesque shoreline prized for its impossibly clear water and wide sandy expanse; visitors are often advised to arrive after lunch so the shallows have time to warm, or to climb nearby sand dunes for a warm-up before a brisk dip. An inland route via State Road can shave about 15 minutes off the coastal drive and passes a well-known local restaurant en route." - Leilani Marie Labong Leilani Marie Labong Leilani Marie Labong is a San Francisco-based journalist who focuses on food, design, and travel. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor, Travel + Leisure, House Beautiful, Sunset, Food52, Food & Wine, The Kitchn, and Architectural Digest. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines