South Haven

Experience Halloween in South Haven this October with the Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade, a Headless Horseman ride, and family-friendly fall festivities.

After years of curiosity, the old South Haven Big Boy location has a new life as El Nopal Mexican Grill & Bar, serving bold Mexican flavors in a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

Michigan goes tiki! Tiki boats have popped up in South Haven, offering 90-minute boat rides with a captain and cooler—just BYOB.

A Zodiac boat capsized on Lake Michigan, prompting nearby boaters and surfers to spring into action and save two people.

Five Michigan breweries, including Bell’s and Silver Harbor, earned national recognition at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

With spectacular sunsets, awe-inspiring dunes, and plenty of room for activities, 20 Michigan beaches competed to be the best in the state. See which made the top ten— and which beach scored No. 1 again!

Three police chiefs in less than a year? South Haven grapples with instability as they search for a new interim chief.

Sadly, the iconic Sherman's Dairy Bar in South Haven permanently closed in fall of 2024 after 66 years of serving ice cream. Is it back though? According to talk online it's reopened under new ownership.

Nestled in the woods you'll find a luxury glamping retreat with 41 tiny cabins. The resort listed as Barber Creek, Chicago, but it's actually in West Michigan!

The City of South Haven is urging residents to report dead birds they encounter as they say that the area is experiencing a "wild bird die-off".