Pearl Beach, St. Clair County
Pearl Beach, Michigan — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pearl Beach, St. Clair County.
| City | Pearl Beach |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | St. Clair |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.626701 |
| Longitude | -82.597688 |
| Population | 4,506 |
| Density | 389.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49036, 48001 |
| Area Code | 269, 313 |
| County Seat | Port Huron |
| School District | Algonac Community School District |
Pearl Beach is a locality in St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,506. The population density is 389.4 people per km². Pearl Beach is located at 42.6267°N, 82.5977°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48001.
Pearl Beach unfurls along the western edge of Lake Huron, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast, shimmering water. It lies 11.3 miles east-south-east of Chesterfield Township, MI (from Chesterfield Township, MI: bearing 115°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-south-east of New Baltimore. The air here carries the cool, damp kiss of the lake, even on the warmest days, a constant reminder of its presence. Stretches of sandy shore, punctuated by weathered driftwood and the occasional hardy dune grass, greet the waves, their ceaseless murmur a lullaby to the quiet life of Pearl Beach. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of modest homes, their gardens often spilling over with vibrant blooms, and patches of deciduous trees that offer a dappled shade in the summer sun, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the breeze. This stretch of the Michigan coastline has long been a haven for those seeking solace by the water, its history intertwined with the ebb and flow of lake-borne commerce. While the grand days of bustling shipping may have receded, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, now channeled into smaller enterprises and the welcoming hospitality extended to those who discover Pearl Beach. Local fishermen still venture out, their colorful boats bobbing in the small harbor, their catches finding their way to local tables, a direct connection to the bounty of the lake. The quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the laughter of children playing near the water's edge and the contented sighs of residents enjoying the serene beauty that defines this particular corner of St. Clair County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pearl Beach, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pearl Beach and St. Clair County.
Detailed location data for Pearl Beach includes the ZIP code (49036), telephone area code (269, 313), county seat of St. Clair County (Port Huron), and school district assignment (Algonac Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pearl Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |