AOL calls Traverse City the "Malibu of Michigan" (no thanks) and the #8 Beach Town in America (it is funny how much TC dominates the comments section of this article).
And the TCCVB made a list of the best beaches for different pursuits: Suddenly, it’s Summer! A Beachcomber’s Guide to Traverse City
Since they didn't have a map of the selected beaches I made my own Google Map of Traverse City Beaches.