Say Hello to St. Joseph:

St. Joseph is centrally located in the heart of Southwest Michigan. Located at the mouth of the St. Joseph river, St. Joseph offers miles of beautiful lakeshore on Lake Michigan. The lakeshore has beautiful sand dunes and offers many of different activities at the various beaches, from kids playgrounds to sand volleyball. A little further past the lakeshore, St. Joseph has a lot of countryside that is home to nationally recognized vineyards and orchards. St. Joseph is also home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, giving you the perfect night out.

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The St. Joseph area is filled with an array of options for dining, whether you’re looking for something quick or something a little more fancy. St. Joseph has many options when it comes to entertainment, whether it is a night out with your significant other or a day on the town with your children, you can always find something to do.

Krasl Art Center

Box Factory for the Arts

Curious Kids’ Museum

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center

Czar’s 505

John E.N. Howard Band Shell

Chartreuse Studio & Gallery

ARS Arts & Cultural Center

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It is easy to make your mark in St. Joseph and the surrounding areas with all of the opportunities to give back. Get started by visiting the sites below and viewing the countless ways to volunteer in St. Joe.

VolunterMatch.org

Volunteer Southwest Michigan

United Way of Southwest Michigan

Feeding America West Michigan

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St. Joseph is naturally a diverse community, making it the perfect place to live or work.

Bridge to China

Hispanic Center of West Michigan – The Hispanic Center of West Michigan serves the West Michigan area as a resource for the Hispanic and broader community

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Photo by Amy Pearce

St. Joseph has a lot to offer when it comes to sports, leisure and water because of its location on the shores of Lake Michigan. Spend a day at the beach, on the golf course, or picnicking at a local park with friends.

Silver Beach County Park

Tiscornia Park Beach

Lookout Park

Lions Park Beach

Grand Mere State Park

Whirlpool Centennial Park/Compass Fountain

Benton Harbor St Joseph YMCA Family Center

Golf Courses

Sunset Coast Golf Center

Berrien Hills Golf Club

Harbor Shores Golf Club

Lost Dunes Golf Club

Lake Michigan Hills Golf Course

Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club

Pebblewood Country Club

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St. Joseph offers a variety of school choices, including public, private, and charter schools. With School of Choice, you are sure to find a district that matches your child’s learning style.

St. Joseph Public Schools

Michigan Lutheran High School

Lake Michigan Catholic School

Trinity Lutheran School

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If you’re new to West Michigan, or leaving a support system of family and built in babysitters, St. Joseph has independent childcare options for you.

Rainbow Child Care Center

ChildcareCenter.us

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St. Joseph offers its own hospital, making it a very desirable location with easy access to healthcare.

Lakeland HealthCare

Lakeland Home Health Services

Behavioral/Mental Health

Freedom Counseling Center

St. Joseph is home to a senior center with daily activities and recreation options for the seniors in town. There is also a variety of living options for residents 55 and up.

St. Joseph – Lincoln Senior Center

The Whitcomb

Lakeview Terrace

For a complete list of housing options available, vist here