Best Beach in Lake Leelanau

"Next to the old Traverse City zoo and adjacent to the Clinch Park Marina, Clinch Park beach is a great place to get your tan on while squeezing in some quality people watching. Over 1500 feet of sand along West Grand Traverse Bay, Clinch Park features picnic tables, lifeguards from mid-June to August (great for younger swimmers) and is just a short walk from downtown Traverse City restaurants and coffee bars. Head east of Union Street on Grandview Parkway."

"It is conveniently located close to Font Street in downtown Traverse City on West Grand Traverse Bay. It’s at the center of the West Grand Traverse bay shore at Cass Street, easily walking distance from most downtown locations. There are many reasons Clinch the city’s most popular beach."

"Best Family Beach: This most easterly of Traverse City�s West Bay beaches, boasts an elaborate playground, lifeguards, restrooms and lots of grills and picnic tables shaded by tall pines, Bryant Park offers relief from the afternoon sun and a fine swimming beach where children can be easily supervised. It�s also, hands down, the best place in town to sit on the beach and watch the sun go down It is located where Garfield-M37 and Peninsula Dr. intersect at the base of Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City MI"

"With its fat strip of sand, playground equipment on the grass, a plenitude of picnic tables (with grills) and a nice bathroom, Bryant Park, ranks high on family beach favorites. Smaller crowds seal the deal for those looking for a quieter beach scene than what’s found downtown. Plan a late afternoon gathering followed by picnic dinner and sunset, and you’ll have a day to remember."

"On the opposite side of West Grand Traverse Bay is Bryant Park. It’s a shaded picnic area with a playground and grills, which might make it the perfect place for families. It usually has lifeguards to give a little extra peace of mind."

"Best Beach for young families and small children: This park at the city�s eastern edge is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that�s sheltered by lots of majestic pines. Here there are extensive picnic areas, restrooms, a nice play area, a lifeguard station and a shallow sloping beach. But the best advantage is that there isn�t very much automobile traffic nearby, and the water is extremely shallow for quite a long way."

"Located on East Bay Boulevard, Easy Bay Park has a lot going for it. Views of the glass tower of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, a pleasant park area with grills and bathrooms, and a small playground all make this beach ideal for families with young children. The water of this Lake Michigan bay remains very shallow for a long distance out, allowing new swimmers as well as those who are more inclined to wade than free-style, to splash to their heart’s content."

"This quiet beach lies on the west end of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay. This beach also has restrooms, picnic tables, and a lifeguard. Situated on the south end of the east side of and at the base of Old Mission Peninsula."

"Best Beach for Contemplating the Human Form: Just west of Clinch Park and the Open Space, Traverse City�s newest beach came into being only a few years ago when several old buildings were removed from the waterfront. It takes its name from the beach volleyball courts located here (which hosted the 2005 World Cup beach volleyball tournament, in case you were interested) and is especially popular with the young, lean and well-tanned, even those who don�t play volleyball. Located at the end of Hall St. on Grandview Parkway Traverse City Mi"

"Just west of Clinch Park, separated by Duncan L Clinch Marina, is Volleyball Beach. It’s Traverse City’s newest beach and offers fantastic (you guessed it!) sand volleyball courts. Volleyball Beach hosts leagues and tournaments and is also conveniently located downtown on the shore of West Arm Grand Traverse Bay."

"Best Beach for Picnics and a Book: Located next to the NMC College Maritime Academy and the Maritime Pier. It's a great park for relaxing and reading a book or taking a walk out on the pier. It boasts a deep lush grassy area from the road, Picnic Tables, Grills and Swing Set."

"Between Clinch Park and Bryant Park beaches is Sunset Park Beach. More urban lakefront, Sunset Park Beach a great place to read on the beach and enjoy views of bats from the nearby Duncan L Clinch Marina. It’s a great location, right off Front Street, about a block from the Traverse Bay Cafe."

"On the other side of busy U.S. 31 from the sprawling Traverse City State Park campground lies a long strech of peach and quiet. The Traverse City State Park Beach, which is accessible via an elevated walkway over the traffic, is one of Traverse City’s most popular beach spots. With picnic tables, restrooms, on-duty lifegaurds and an outlet of Mitchell Creek at the west end of the beach, it is the perfect place to bring a lunch and spend the day."

"This state park is located on the shore of the base of East Grand Traverse Bay and about 2 miles east of downtown. This 47-acre state park has about 350 campsites. Camping is currently closed due to the Cornovirus pandemic, but camping is scheduled to reopen on April 2, 2021."

"Food was decent but the reason I'm giving this place five stars is for our waitress Mackenzie. Yesterday she had many tables without much help and s..."

"Lively neighborhood pub featuring traditional pub fare and a rotating draft list.LD • $ • 119 S. Union St. • 231.941.2276"

"Settle in with a cocktail or bottle of wine and prepare yourself for fantastic French cuisine at Bistro FouFou. This quaint eatery in the heart of Traverse City is the perfect starting point for a romantic night on the town. Delight your palate with seasonal creations or traditional favorites like Steak Frites."

"Happy hour is the key to eating for less here, as their regular menu is upscale French with prices to match. A full meal isn’t likely, but stop by for an afternoon snack (just $3 for a glass of wine and $3-$5 for appetizers like steamed mussels, duck poutine, or brie en croute)."

"Kilkenny’s serves up all the Irish pub favorites, including wings, sandwiches and craft brews.D • BAR •  $ – $$ • 400 W. Front St. • 231.941.7527"

"Vegetarian and vegan friendly, they also welcome dogs on the patio and will even provide a bowl of water in case fido gets thirsty. This soup and sandwich place is ideal for lunch, and it’s pretty healthy too."