West Side County Park

If you haven’t made it out to this little stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline near Fennville, you’re missing out. The beach is the real draw — people come specifically to hunt for rocks, and the sunsets here are the kind that make you stop whatever you’re doing and just watch. There’s a walking path, shade trees, picnic tables, and restrooms, so you’re not roughing it. It’s the kind of place locals keep in their back pocket for a low-key afternoon when you need to decompress.