East Shore Marina

Outdoor Recreation · Traverse City, MI

Tucked along Benzie County's pristine shoreline, East Shore Marina sits where crystal-clear waters meet towering dunes. The scent of cedar and pine drifts across the harbor while gulls call overhead. Wooden docks creak gently under your feet as you walk past bobbing sailboats and fishing vessels. This working marina captures the essence of northern Michigan's maritime culture - weathered dock hands sharing fishing tales, the rhythmic lapping of waves against hulls, and that unmistakable fresh lake breeze that carries hints of sand and wildflowers. It's a gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes' aquatic adventures.