For those spending a weekend on glorious Lake Michigan in the Saugatuck area, renowned Oval Beach is generally considered the go-to spot for sand and sun. But if you’re looking for something quieter and cheaper, skip the tourist mecca and check out smaller Douglas Beach, just two miles south in the city of Douglas. Saugatuck's Oval Beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world. MTV has ranked Oval Beach as one of the top five beaches in the country. Oval Beach Park and Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area are open year 'round. During summer season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)