LAKE MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2026
Tonka Bay: Big Shoreline, Quiet Community
Tonka Bay is one of the smaller South Lake Minnetonka cities at 1-square-mile. The city has more than 1,400 people housed between the upper and lower lakes of Lake Minnetonka. The town rests alongside Gideon’ s Bay, Echo Bay and the nearby hub of Excelsior. The oblong-shaped community is known for having more Lake Minnetonka shoreline than other comparable cities within the lake area.
All around the city are four different parks, including primarily Manitou Park, a central area for both community and sporting events. The park has undergone changes in recent years to make it an even better spot for residents and visitors to use. Other park areas include Old Orchard Park, Wekota Beach and Park as well as Pleasant Park. Within the city’ s parks, visitors can expect a variety of playground equipment, sporting fields, trail access and outdoor activity opportunities. For additional water access, there is Wekota’ s Beach adjacent to West Point Road and Crescent Beach adjacent to Birch Bluff Road.
Caribbean Marina is located on the lower lake just west of Excelsior on Echo Bay. The marina serves up full marine services, boat storage, fuel, provisions and a legendary dockside. Along Manitou Road, visitors can find eateries like Joey Nova’ s Pizzeria and Hazelwood Food + Drink. Visitors looking for something to do can stop in nearby Country Club Lanes for a game or two of bowling.
The city council meets at Tonka Bay City Hall, 4901 Manitou Road. Information on all meetings can be found at cityoftonkabay. net.
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