Brad And Lisa’s Holland Guidebook
Restaurants
If you're looking to sample some award-winning New Holland beer or spirits, be sure to stop by their Brew Pub in downtown Holland. Seating indoor and outdoor with a full menu and very decent food as well.
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New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th StIf you're looking to sample some award-winning New Holland beer or spirits, be sure to stop by their Brew Pub in downtown Holland. Seating indoor and outdoor with a full menu and very decent food as well.
If you're looking looking to explore some fun spots outside of Holland, be sure to check out The Toasted Pickle, a delightful little deli featuring upscale sandwiches and deli food. This little gem in downtown Grand Haven (30 min from our Holland AirBnb), close to lots of other shops and attractions.
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The Toasted Pickle
112 Washington AveIf you're looking looking to explore some fun spots outside of Holland, be sure to check out The Toasted Pickle, a delightful little deli featuring upscale sandwiches and deli food. This little gem in downtown Grand Haven (30 min from our Holland AirBnb), close to lots of other shops and attractions.
The Itty Bitty Bar (known by locals as Five Star Dive Bar) is right up the road and a Holland favorite. They have fantastic food and often have live music on the weekends. Since it is popular they can sometimes be pretty busy so we recommend calling ahead.
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Itty Bitty Bar
1136 Ottawa Beach RdThe Itty Bitty Bar (known by locals as Five Star Dive Bar) is right up the road and a Holland favorite. They have fantastic food and often have live music on the weekends. Since it is popular they can sometimes be pretty busy so we recommend calling ahead.
Want to order out and eat at home? Beechwood Grill has decent food that's ready quick (we love the Bacon Boursin Burger) and easy to pick up since it's just a mile up the road.
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Beechwood Grill
380 Douglas AveWant to order out and eat at home? Beechwood Grill has decent food that's ready quick (we love the Bacon Boursin Burger) and easy to pick up since it's just a mile up the road.
Located on the water of one of Holland's local yacht marinas (less than a mile away), LoLo's Bar & Grill is a fantastic place to eat, drink and be merry with a great view of the water! Even better, they often have live music on the weekends.
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Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach RdLocated on the water of one of Holland's local yacht marinas (less than a mile away), LoLo's Bar & Grill is a fantastic place to eat, drink and be merry with a great view of the water! Even better, they often have live music on the weekends.
Are you celebrating a special event or looking for something more upscale? Check out Bowdie's Chophouse in Saugatuck. Guests rave about it and claim it's one of the best steakhouses they've ever been to.
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Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StAre you celebrating a special event or looking for something more upscale? Check out Bowdie's Chophouse in Saugatuck. Guests rave about it and claim it's one of the best steakhouses they've ever been to.
Paisley Pig
1642 S Shore DrThis restaurant is nice and close to our Lakehouse. The food is decent, good indoor/outdoor seating options, and a creative drink menu (I’m partial to the Ranch Water - Brad)
RESERVOIR
This restaurant is nice and close to our Lakehouse. The food is decent, good indoor/outdoor seating options, and a creative drink menu (I’m partial to the Ranch Water - Brad)
Sightseeing
The Holland Farmers Market is guaranteed to be one of the best markets you've ever been to. It's located downtown Holland on 8th St every Wednesday and Saturday from 8AM to 2PM (starting May 18) and features local produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, live music, and more.
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Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StThe Holland Farmers Market is guaranteed to be one of the best markets you've ever been to. It's located downtown Holland on 8th St every Wednesday and Saturday from 8AM to 2PM (starting May 18) and features local produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, live music, and more.
A beautiful beach to visit during the day or to park and enjoy the sunset in the evening! NOTE: A day pass is required and the park does fill up during busy times of the year.
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Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdA beautiful beach to visit during the day or to park and enjoy the sunset in the evening! NOTE: A day pass is required and the park does fill up during busy times of the year.
Tunnel Park is just a couple minutes away. There are daily parking permit fees of either $5 to $8. Great playgrounds and beaches along with large dunes.
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Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathTunnel Park is just a couple minutes away. There are daily parking permit fees of either $5 to $8. Great playgrounds and beaches along with large dunes.
Windmill Island is a very popular attraction for people visiting Holland. Admission is $12 per adult and $6 for children age 3-15. Tons of flowers and other things to do and see there.
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Windmill Island
Windmill Island is a very popular attraction for people visiting Holland. Admission is $12 per adult and $6 for children age 3-15. Tons of flowers and other things to do and see there.
Winstorm Park & Preserve has a great frisbee golf course, tennis courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits and much more!
Winstrom Preserve
Winstrom PreserveWinstorm Park & Preserve has a great frisbee golf course, tennis courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits and much more!
This is one of our favorite places for a peaceful walk in the woods. There's miles of trails (and more than a few stairs if you're looking for a good workout). Very peaceful and relaxing.
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Sanctuary Woods
4750 66th StThis is one of our favorite places for a peaceful walk in the woods. There's miles of trails (and more than a few stairs if you're looking for a good workout). Very peaceful and relaxing.
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
15793 James StCoffee Shops
We absolutely LOVE KIN Coffee & Craft House! You can walk or bike there if you like (it's a mile up the road). Be aware that this is a very popular hangout in the morning so plan accordingly.
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KIN Coffee and Craft House
1200 Ottawa Beach RdWe absolutely LOVE KIN Coffee & Craft House! You can walk or bike there if you like (it's a mile up the road). Be aware that this is a very popular hangout in the morning so plan accordingly.
Rentals & Excursions
Looking to rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddle board during your time in Holland? Lake Macatawa is a beautiful place to explore and MAC Adventures has great pricing and equipment. It's just a short 20-minute drive to the South side of Lake Macatawa from our AirBnb.
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Mac Adventures
2223 S Shore DrLooking to rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddle board during your time in Holland? Lake Macatawa is a beautiful place to explore and MAC Adventures has great pricing and equipment. It's just a short 20-minute drive to the South side of Lake Macatawa from our AirBnb.
Deep V Charters is a great option if you want to get out on Lake Michigan for Great Lakes Salmon fishing (plus Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout). They have a comfortably furnished boat for up to six people with half-day and full-day charters available.
Deep V Sportfishing Charters - Holland Michigan Fishing Charters
1866 Ottawa Beach RoadDeep V Charters is a great option if you want to get out on Lake Michigan for Great Lakes Salmon fishing (plus Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout). They have a comfortably furnished boat for up to six people with half-day and full-day charters available.
Sailing Mac Charters offers flexible options for chartering a sailboat on beautiful Lake Michigan. Enjoying a sunset on the water is truly an incredible experience!
Sailing Mac Charters LLC
1866 Ottawa Beach RoadSailing Mac Charters offers flexible options for chartering a sailboat on beautiful Lake Michigan. Enjoying a sunset on the water is truly an incredible experience!