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West Olive, Michigan

Blueberries, Beaches and a Bounty of Trails

West Olive is located just south of Grand Haven along the shores of Lake Michigan. The area boasts miles of shoreline, acres and acres of public parks, the Pigeon River, and golf courses. Kirk Park offers 68 acres of sand beach, high bluffs and wooded dunes. Nature trails with wooden stairways wind through the dunes, offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan. This also makes is a popular beach destination along with its new off-leash dog beach at the southernmost area of the park.

Biking enthusiasts can bike from Grand Haven to Holland State Park via the Lakeshore Trail – a 20 mile paved bike path, taking you right through West Olive. Along the way, you can stop for a bite to eat and a round of bocce ball at Sandy Point Beach House. Blueberries are ready to be picked July – August at one of the many area blueberry farms including Reenders Blueberry Farm.

In 1835, a group of Eastern leaders formed the Port Sheldon Land Company. This company bought six hundred acres of land for $900 to build a city. They spent a fortune laying out and building a boom city near Pigeon Creek. By the 1930s, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry growers moved into the township. They found the land suitable for these crops, and today much of the Township remains in agricultural use for these fruits, along with other crops.

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Graceland

Enjoy the gorgeous views of Lake Michigan whilst relaxing in this cozy mix of modern and retro home. Graceland...

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Lakeshore Hideaway

Vacation Rental Across from Lake Michigan Beach. This beautifully updated home is located right across the street from Kirk...

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Serenity Beach

This Lake Michigan Cottage has access to both sides to this unique Lake Michigan duplex, located in the gated...

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Fletcher Cottage

Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage! This beautiful West Olive home is the perfect location for your vacation destination....

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Mid-Century Modern Cottage

The panoramic views of Lake Michigan from this Mid-century Modern home will take your breath away! Enjoy 150 feet...

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Lake Michigan Beach Cottage

This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms.  Bedroom #1 has a king bed, bedroom #2 has a...

Jaqua Vacation Rentals | Lakefront Villa

This beautiful newly listed vacation rental is the perfect spot for your family vacation!  The room available can accommodate...

Evolve | Modern Lake Mi Home w/3 Lakefront Decks

With upscale amenities, 3 lakeside decks, a large porch, and almost an acre of natural landscape, this 3-bed, 2-bath...

The Pipeline Smokehouse & Bar

The Pipeline Smokehouse & Bar is located just South of Grand Haven on U.S. 31. This restaurant and bar...

Crossroads Blueberry Farm and Market

Crossroads Blueberry Farm harvests approximately a dozen different varieties of Michigan blueberries, each ready to be picked at individual...

Embassy Bar & Grill

The Embassy Bar and Grill was established in the lake shore area in 1951. It has gone through many...

Green Acres Farm Market

Green Acres Farm Market is a wonderful mixture of colors and flavors.  This is a "must stop and see"...

Hemlock Crossing

Hemlock Crossing opened in 2003 and offers 239 acres of woods and wetlands along the Pigeon River. Over 6 miles...

Hiawatha Forest

This 365 acre site is located in Grand Haven Township. The site is flat and wooded with both hardwood stands...

Olive Shores Park

This mostly wooded 20-acre site includes a mature beech-maple-hemlock forest, a steep dune formation, and 738’ of Lake Michigan...

Palomita Reserve

At a Glance Approximate Street Address: 10630 Lakeshore Drive, West Olive, MI Located near the lakeshore between Holland and Grand Haven, Palomita...

Pigeon Creek Golf Course

Featuring all the hallmarks of Michigan links style golf. Opened in 2000 these wide Kentucky Blue Grass fairways with...

Pigeon Creek Park

Pigeon Creek Park is 282 acres with another 130 adjacent acres of County Open Space land. Over ten miles...

Reenders Blueberry Farms

Reenders Blueberry Farms has been family owned and operated since 1956. With 12 different varieties of blueberries, we have...

Pigeon Creek Group Camp Area

Outdoor facility available for overnight outings for groups from recognized organizations* - Tent sites can accommodate up to 40 individuals -...

Sandy Point Beach House

Sandy Point Beach House is a casual fine dining restaurant featuring New American cuisine: bringing new culinary trends, fresh...

Windsnest Park

Windsnest Park is located on 4 acres of land and provides a sandy beach front on Lake Michigan for...

Pine Bend

Pine Bend offers 239 acres of woods and wetlands along the Pigeon River. Over six miles of trails for...

Port Sheldon Natural Area

Directions From US-31, travel west on Port Sheldon Road to 160th. Travel south on 160th to the preferred entrance. Amenities &...

Hemlock Crossing Public Observatory

If you find yourself looking up at the night sky eager for a glimpse of the rings around Saturn,...

Camp Blodgett

The Camp Blodgett leadership feels a solemn responsibility to share our facilities with the community. We make Camp Blodgett available...

Ottawa County Parks Nature Education Center

Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm (Gear due back by 5:30 pm) Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm (Gear due back...

Weaver House at Pine Bend Park

The Weaver House is a renovated 1901 house at Pine Bend County Park. Not only the natural beauty of...

Pigeon Creek Lodge

The Pigeon Creek Lodge is available for rentals from the second Saturday in April through the second Saturday in...

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