McCarty’s Cove

McCarty’s Cove one of Marquette’s Premiere Beaches

Marquette, MI – From sunrise to sunset this stretch of golden beach sand bordered by dune grass and trees makes a great place to clear your mind with a walk, spend a day with the kids, or cool off with a dip in Lake Superior.  

Sunbathers at McCarty’s Cove don’t let a little ice in the lake stop them from enjoying the beach in June 2014. (photo by Ron Caspi)

People enjoy a hot summer day by walking out to the rocks found at the McCarty’s Cove beach in Marquette, MI. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Located within walking or biking distance from downtown this popular beach is a valued community meeting place that offers lots of features for a fun day at the beach.  The swimming beach is watched over by lifeguards and offers a volleyball net.  The bluff above the beach features park benches overlooking the lake, BBQ grills, parking, port-a-johns, grassy open space, and a playground structure for kids.

A jet ski flys past the Marquette harbor cruise boat on Lake Superior at McCarty’s Cove in Marquette, MI. (photo by Ron Caspi)

The beach is flanked on either end with local landmarks, Picnic Rocks to the North and the familiar red lighthouse of the US Coast Guard Station on the south side. The city bike trails run along this strip of beach making it a popular place for walks and riding.  Across the street from the Cove is a bike rental shop that can get you set up to explore the town on wheels.

Easily accessible, McCarty’s Cove is located on Lakeshore Blvd near the intersection of East Michigan St. just around the corner from the lower harbor park and boat marina.

by Ron Caspi

Ron Caspi has lived and worked as a photojournalist and visual artist for over 25 years. His travels have taken him from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and now Marquette. Caspi cares about what's happening in his community and the world at large and encourages others to express their opinions and take action!

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