East Bay Township
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Welcome to the East Side!
The Beach District, just outside of Traverse City, Michigan is a thriving sector boasting beautiful parks and lakefront beach access, vibrant hotels & restaurants, bustling retail & service locations and multiple recreational opportunities. Hike or bike the TART trail extending east into Acme, or west into Traverse City. Grab some sandwiches from the Bayside Market for a beach day, then dine on locally smoked bites at Smoke & Porter. If you’re planning a trip from out of town there are an incredible array of hotel options featuring gorgeous beaches and comfortable accommodations. Add thrills to your stay with jet ski or boat rentals, or fly high on a parasailing adventure! Explore East Bay Beach District, where the sun meets the shore.
Cuppa Joe Eastside
Our newest location is on the east side of Traverse City, at the corner of US-31 and Four Mile Rd. This relaxed and cozy cafe environment is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of Traverse City adventures!
MI Sauna
Experience the Finnish Sauna culture. MI SAUNA is your Sauna, and so much more. We are located at Keith Charters State Park beach during the Fall, Winter and Spring. Let us know when you can come join us to take some heat and chill out.
TC State Park & Campground
Traverse City State Park features a quarter mile of beautiful beach on the Grand Traverse Bay. The park is only two miles from downtown Traverse City, one of the most popular resort towns in Michigan. The campground is open year round with heated restrooms.