Starlite Beach in Alpena

Starlite Beach on Alpena’s Sunrise Coast is great for families and has an amazing lakefront scene (huge splash pad, giant playground, and shady picnic areas.)

There’s a Mexican restaurant next door that sets up its patio on the sand, so you can roll straight from the water to the table.

The splash pad also has a giant tipping bucket, like the ones you’ve seen at Great Wolf Lodge. The kids love it!