Brio Beach Inn

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Summer in Traverse City is packed with things to do ☀️🍒

- Enjoy Spanish flavors at Paella Nights on the Patio at Black Star Farms. Thursdays 6/4, 6/11, 6/25.

- Eat your veggies at the Empire Asparagus Festival (6/6)

- Stroll the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market on Saturdays from 7:30 - noon throughout the summer. Parking Lot B: Cass street & E Grandview Parkway.

- Explore local artists at the Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show (6/6-7) and Northport Art Show (6/20-21)

- Laugh the night away with Howie Mandell at the Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge (6/13)

- Celebrate cherry season at Cherry Whiskey Fest at Traverse City Whiskey Co. 6/20

- Try local wines during Mari Vineyards' 10 Year Anniversary tasting (6/8) or the 2026 Leland Wine & Food festival (6/20)

From food and wine to art, music, and family fun, there’s something happening all summer long.

Stay at Brio Beach Inn and make the most of your Northern Michigan getaway. 🌊✨

05/25/2026

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

The blue waters get all the attention, but Traverse City’s golf scene is just as impressive. Here are some of the top golf courses in the area.

1. The Bear – Grand Traverse Resort (Acme)
Par 72 • ~7,078 yards • Rating 76.1 • Slope 150
One of the toughest courses in Michigan. A true test even for experienced golfers.

2. The Wolverine – Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (Acme)
Par 72 • ~7,045 yards • Rating 74.5 • Slope 140
A Gary Player design with two very different nines. Wetlands on the front, hills and views on the back.

3. Spruce Run – Grand Traverse Resort (Acme)
Par 70 • ~6,200 yards • Rating ~71 • Slope ~136
More forgiving and fun to play, with water in play on multiple holes.

4. Bahle Farms Golf Course (Suttons Bay)
Par 72 • ~6,800 yards
Wide fairways, vineyard views, and one of the more relaxed rounds in the area.

5. Manitou Passage Golf Club (Cedar)
Par 72 • ~6,900 yards
Tree-lined and peaceful, often ranked among the most scenic in the region.

6. Champion Hil Golf Course (Beulah)
Par 72 • ~6,700 yards
Links-style with elevation and sweeping views of Lake Michigan.

7. LochenHeath Golf Club (Williamsburg)
Par 72 • ~7,200 yards • Private club
Known for incredible Lake Michigan views and championship-level design.

8. The Crown Golf Club (Traverse City)
Par 71 • ~6,800 yards
A local favorite with rolling terrain and a mix of challenging and playable holes.

9. Elmbrook Golf Course (Traverse City)
Par 72 • ~6,500 yards
Classic Northern Michigan layout with elevation changes and bay views.

But the water is pretty awesome as well 😉 Make Brio Beach Inn your home base and get the best of both worlds! Enjoy a great private beach on the bay all while you're just minutes from some of the best golf in the country.

Traverse City Tourism

05/21/2026

Here's the big reveal! In less than a year, we have replaced the wood deck with a new concrete deck and now have replaced the old, wood railing with a clear, glass railing with incredible visibility of the beach and bay! We're so for you and all your friends to enjoy these newly-framed views! :)

05/19/2026

What in blazes are we doing???

We'll show you Thursday!😉

05/10/2026

From all of us at Brio Beach Inn, Happy Mother's Day 😍

05/01/2026

It’s official! We’re open for the season! ☀️

We’re so excited to welcome you back to the bay and see all of your smiling faces again.

Traverse City Tourism

04/30/2026

Can you believe it?!?!? We open our doors for the season tomorrow and we’re so excited! There’s so much going on around Traverse City, here are just a few things we think you’ll like.

- Fresh Coast Film Festival
50+ outdoor and adventure films, with screenings and filmmaker events across downtown.

- Traverse City Uncorked
A week of wine tastings, special menus, and events at wineries and restaurants across the region.

- Friday Night Live at Shady Lane
Live music with wine by the glass in a laid-back vineyard setting on the Leelanau Peninsula.

- Kentucky Derby on Old Mission
Derby watch parties at local wineries with themed drinks, & hats on Old Mission Peninsula.

- Village Commons Indoor Sidewalk Sales
Weekend shopping with local boutiques offering deals inside the historic Commons.

We’re excited to welcome you back to our cozy hotel for the season. It’s going to be a great year. 🎉

Traverse City Tourism

04/17/2026

🥳 We are officially 2 weeks away from opening our doors for the season… and we couldn’t be more excited!

This year is going to be one for the books. Traverse City is already gearing up, and there’s so much to experience, from beach days and sunsets to everything happening around town.

So why stay at Brio Beach Inn?
👉 Because we’re not a chain. We’re small, local, and personal...Your home away from home! Set right along the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Brio Beach Inn is a place people come back to year after year.

✅ Mornings on our private beach.
✅ Coffee with a view on the deck.
✅ Sunsets by the firepit.
✅ Clean cozy rooms.
✅ Just minutes from everything Traverse City has to offer.

If you’re looking for a place that feels a little more personal… this is it.
Book your stay and make Brio your home base this summer.
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