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Best beaches in Mackinaw City

3 ranked beaches in Mackinaw City, Michigan

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Mackinaw City

  1. 1

    Headlands Beach

    dark_sky

    7.0
  2. 2

    Old Mackinac Point Beach

    urban

    7.0
  3. 3

    Trails End Bay Beach

    scenic

    7.0

What makes Mackinaw City's beaches stand out?

Mackinaw City sits in Michigan, USA and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Mackinaw City or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.