Lake Michigan beach guide
Christmas Cove Beach Guide
A compact township beach north of the village, useful when you want a shorter shoreline stop with basic facilities close at hand.
Plan the stop
Conditions and seasonal services can change. Use these details as a starting point and check posted information when you arrive.
- Where
- End of E. Christmas Cove Road at N. Island View Drive, Northport
- Parking
- Township parking lot at the beach.
- Beach access
- Approximately 200 feet of Lake Michigan beach frontage.
- At the park
- Picnic tables and restroom facilities.
Know what kind of visit you are planning
Shoreline character
A compact Lake Michigan stop where the visible mix of sand and stone changes with water level, wind, and recent waves.
What to look for
Start with wet stones near the waterline and high-water mark. Look for fossil patterns, contrasting color, and beach-worn texture rather than expecting one guaranteed kind of stone.
Make the most of the stop
Its smaller footprint makes Christmas Cove an approachable stop when you want time to look closely without planning a long beach walk.