West End Beach — Attraction in Traverse City

We parked here in the morning before doing the TC to Sutton's Bay bike path. This section of the TART path is easily accessible from the parking lot, about 17 miles to Sutton's Bay. PLUS there is a bathroom available on the site which is not one of those sometimes 'ripe' port-o-lets. It worked out great as we had a space right on the water for swimming/hanging out at the beach when we returned. The bathrooms have changing areas too so it was easy to get changed into something dry before heading downtown. Bonus is that unlike most parking near downtown TC this...

The wind is brisk, the waves choppy. Saw true naturist and dogs in the water. The tree is what caught our eye, as we drove by... West side is dog friendly, indeed. East side, not so much. 13 of 24 parking spaces still intact... others appear broken off into the boulders. MI rest areas, clean & convenient. Even on Mother's Day! Public restroom, off of Grandview Pkwy & N. Division St. BATHROOM available! Men West side,...

A nice beach, running parallel to the busy touristic E Front street.

The neighboring houses built on the side of the canal is also nice.

Lot of activities along the beach.

The sunset view in the evening, from the sunset park or anywhere from the beach, is a nice experience.

Plenty and variety of dining and shopping options available.

Plenty of paid car...