Harbor Beach, Michigan travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Harbor Beach is a city in Huron County, part of the Thumb region in Central Michigan. The population is 1,664 as of the 2014 US Census estimates.

2 sights · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Harbor Beach

Grice House Museum

History of local life. Building from the 1860s

Harbor Beach Light

Small lighthouse build in 1885.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Detroit)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
MBS MBS International Airport, Freeland — 75 mi away. Directions
FNT Bishop International Airport, Flint — 81 mi away. Directions
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 118 mi away (major hub). Directions

Michigan State Roads 25 and 142 are the easiest routes to take into town.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Grice House Museum
Lunch Hunter's Bar
Afternoon Harbor Beach Light
Dinner Anchorage

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Understand

Harbor Beach is a small town sitting on Lake Huron in Huron County. Major highways in the town include M-25 and M-142, which intersect practically less than a mile from the shores of the Great Lake. M-25 allows one to reach northern Huron County and further south to Port Huron. M-142 provides easy access to the larger city of Bad Axe, though its current population sits at just over 3,000 residents.

Get in

Michigan State Roads 25 and 142 are the easiest routes to take into town.

Get around

The main roads of Harbor Beach are Michigan State Roads 25 (Huron Ave.) and 142 (State St./Sand Beach Rd.).

See

See Grice House Museum

History of local life. Building from the 1860s

📍 865 North Huron Avenue⚠ Last checked Jul 2015 — confirm before you go

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See Harbor Beach Light

Small lighthouse build in 1885.

⚠ Last checked Jul 2015 — confirm before you go

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Do

Enjoy the beach in the summer. Swim in Lake Huron or go boating.

Buy

Shop IGA ("Party Store")

Grocery store at the local Citgo, much larger than that of a gas station convenience store.

📍 8974 Sand Beach RoadWest of M-142, at the intersection of Sand Beach and Schock Roads☎ +1 989 479-6800⚠ Last checked Jul 2015 — confirm before you go

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