10 Best Beaches in Door County
Relax in the Sun and on the Sand Along Lake Michigan
Door County offers kid-friendly beaches, romantic walks along the shore, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and so much more on its stretches of beaches. Whether you’re looking to play a pickup game of beaches volleyball, rent a kayak, or go swimming in the cool, fresh waters of the Great Lakes, you’ll find opportunities for rest and relaxation here. The beaches in this county offer kids’ playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and even the opportunity to take a charter fishing trip. Check out the 10 best beaches in Door County for your holiday on the Lake Michigan shores.
1. Nicolet Beach
Enjoy volleyball, paddleboarding, and a kids’ playground in one place
Categoría: De aventura
Nicolet Beach is located in the heart of Peninsula State Park and offers a lot of family-friendly and outdoor adventure activities that are sure to please kids and adults alike. Here you’ll find everything from a playground for the kids to paddleboard rentals and even volleyball courts so you can have a pickup beach game. You can also grab a bite to eat at the local concession stand. It’s considered a destination in Door County and one of the more well-known family-friendly beach destinations in the region.
Ubicación: 10170 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212, USA
Nicolet Beach
2. Waterfront Park
Have a picnic lunch just a few feet from a pebble-lined shore
Categoría: Familias, De aventura
Waterfront Park is a family- and kid-friendly destination that offers a pebble-strewn beachfront along Sister Bay Beach with a pier as well as a playground for the kids. You’ll also find picnic tables where you can sit down in the shade and enjoy a quiet lunch with your nearest and dearest. Much of the park area is covered with green grass, and the whole area, even when heavily populated, just offers an air of peace and serenity. It can be a good choice for those who want to spend a relaxing day under the sun.
Ubicación: 2362 Mill Rd, Sister Bay, WI 54234, USA
Horarios: Daily from 6 am to 10 pm
Teléfono: +1 920-854-2812
Waterfront Park
3. Whitefish Dunes State Park
Relax in the surf or go hiking in the forest a few steps away
Categoría: De aventura
Whitefish Dunes State Park covers 867 acres along the eastern shore of the peninsula and is renowned for having some of the most substantial dunes on the Lake Michigan shore. These dunes give way to long stretches of white- and gold-sand beaches right along the shores of the deep blue waters, with lush green fields and verdant forests just a few steps away. This beach is a good choice for sunbathing, swimming, or going hiking in the forest. It’s an all-encompassing outdoor adventure location.
Ubicación: 3275 Clark Lake Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Horarios: Daily from 6 am to 8 pm
Teléfono: +1 888-936-7463
Whitefish Dunes State Park
4. Sturgeon Bay Canal
See gold sands, white pines, and historic lighthouse overlooks
Categoría: De aventura
The Sturgeon Bay Canal was built in the late 19th century to help ships cut through the peninsula instead of going through the dangerous passage around the tip. Even today, the historic lighthouse at the eastern end still operates. The beach is part of a nature preserve that features 2.5 miles of hiking trails along the sandy beaches that lead to a scenic overlook area. Here you can explore sand dunes leading to ancient shorelines with centuries of stories to tell. It’s an ecologically diverse area and a treasure of the region.
Ubicación: 5340 Lake Lane & 5200 Lake Lane, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Teléfono: +1 920-746-1359
Sturgeon Bay Canal
5. Egg Harbour Beach
Visit an elegant engineered beachfront with modern amenities
Categoría: Familias, De aventura
Egg Harbour Beach is a waterfront gem that boasts spectacular views and has been carefully cultivated to create a 500-foot-long beachfront integrated with an existing parkland. Naturally engineered bio-filters have been put in place to protect the water and prevent erosion. The beach offers a wide range of amenities that include a playground, changing rooms, hiking paths, parking areas, and even a ramp to launch kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Whether you’re looking to build a sandcastle with the kids, go swimming, or just relax in the sun, Egg Harbour Beach has you covered.
Ubicación: 7815 Dock Rd, Egg Harbour, WI 54209, USA
Horarios: Daily from 8 am to 4 pm
Teléfono: +1 920-868-2048
Egg Harbour Beach
6. Frank Murphy Park
Enjoy a low-key beach, park, and playground along the bay
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, De aventura
Frank Murphy Park occupies about 14 acres along Horseshoe Bay and features a sandy beach, crystal-clear waters, a boat launch, and a dock. The park also includes a volleyball court, a playground for the kids, a picnic area and pavilion, and bathrooms. Parking is available. The beach has served as the host site for the annual Door County Triathlon. Dogs are welcome, but be sure they’re on a leash. Also, keep in mind that there is no lifeguard at this beach.
Ubicación: 7119 Bay Shore Dr, Egg Harbour, WI 54209, USA
Teléfono: +1 920-746-9959
Frank Murphy Park
7. Fish Creek Beach
Visit a town that’s famed for its lighthouses
Categoría: Familias, De aventura
Fish Creek Beach is a designated beach for public swimming and is a popular destination for visitors in the summer. It offers a jungle gym that kids love to climb on and a stretch of sand that runs right up to a lush green lawn. You can enjoy a picnic lunch on the grass or build a sandcastle on the sand. Just a few steps away from the beach you can visit the quaint town of Fish Creek, famed for the many lighthouses that dot the shore.
Ubicación: 9462 Hwy 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212, USA
Fish Creek Beach
8. Ridges Beach
Catch a glimpse of an endangered species
Categoría: De aventura
Ridges Beach is known for its historical shoreline that features a series of ridgelines created as the water has continually receded since the prehistoric era. These ridges have stories to tell about the history of the area. Ridges Beach is famed as a stop for bird-watchers, while others come here in hopes of catching a view of rare animals and plants that also live in this animal sanctuary. The beaches are open for swimming and sunbathing. The beach park features shallow waters, and on windy days kiteboarders hit the waves just offshore.
Ubicación: 2301 Ridges Rd, Baileys Harbour, WI 54202, USA
Horarios: Tuesday–Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm (closed Sunday–Monday)
Teléfono: +1 920-743-5511
Ridges Beach
9. Sand Bay
Enjoy swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, and more
Categoría: De aventura
Sand Bay is a family-run resort beach in Sturgeon Bay that offers a wide range of amenities. Some of the features include a Jacuzzi suite and amenities that are welcoming to fishermen looking to score a smallmouth bass, walleye, or muskie. You’ll find boat launches just 10 minutes away. The beach itself features a narrow stretch of golden sand and dark-blue cool waters. You can walk hiking trails in the summer or go cross-country skiing in the winter just a few miles away. You’ll find shopping, fine dining, and more as well as opportunities to swim and sunbathe.
Ubicación: 3798 Sand Bay Point Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Teléfono: +1 920-743-5511
Sand Bay
10. Lakeside Park
Discover a small, hidden gem of the county
Categoría: De aventura
Lakeside Park is a good choice if you’re looking for a quaint, out-of-the-way beach park that counts as a hidden gem of the region. It offers opportunities for boating on Lake Michigan with boat launches as well as 2 covered shelters with charcoal grills and a children’s play area. It’s also known for its summertime festivals. You can go paddleboating, windsurfing, kayaking, parasailing, and more. It’s a destination for those who enjoy watersports as well as those who just want to relax under the sun.
Horarios: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Teléfono: +1 920-823-2288
Lakeside Park
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