A) Whether a lakeside or oceanside visit is right for you is a matter of personal preference. Depending on the location, lake accommodations will likely run cheaper than ones approximate to the ocean, and they also tend to be less crowded than beaches. There’s more variety in terms of lake-friendly activities. If you want the smaller scale of a lake without losing the awe-inspiring sublimity of the ocean, Lake Michigan is only one example of a great compromise.