Living in Wayzata

Best of Both Worlds

There is no question why Wayzata has been voted one of the top places to live in Minnesota. From lakeside living to the best restaurant and shops in the area, this quaint town is the perfect place to live. From clean living, shopping, dining, and Lake Minnetonka this city offers all the best that Minnesota has to offer. Wayzata is a safe place to call home, with its historic waterfront and charming boutiques, excellent schools and a growing job market. Wayzata is close to all the action of the big city with a quick 15-minute drive west of Minneapolis.

Dining in Wayzata

Wayzata featured some of the top restaurants in the twin cities. Here are some of the top-rated in Wayzata!

Shops & Boutiques

Spend your day walking along the water and shopping the best stores and boutiques in the area.

44 North: One of the newest additions, in the Promenade development, this chic boutique seamlessly blends preppy and boho women’s contemporary fashion, with nods to everything you need for a Wayzata weekend: a selection of swimwear, a beauty bar, accessories, and gifts to bring your friends with the boat—including our favorite: a flamingo floatie.
823 E. Lake St. | 952-473-0440 | 44northboutique.com
Anthropologie: This is a sunny corner location for the boho chain, which expertly showcases women’s apparel and home accessories.
803 E. Lake St. | 952-473-0544 | anthropologie.com
Fashion Avenue 2: In a town with nearly as many Louis Vuitton bags as people, you know the consignment shopping will be good. Fashion Avenue 2 is smaller than the original store in Edina, but Wayzata is known as the location to find the best accessories—shoes and bags from Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and the like. Plus a great selection of upscale and designer apparel.
810 E. Lake St. | 952-224-7014 | fashionavenueresale.com
Highcroft: Highcroft carries the finest luxury linens in the Twin Cities, plus a contemporary assortment of gifts, tableware, luxury cleaning products, loungewear, and jewelry.
770 E. Lake, St. | 952-746-5826 | highcrofthome.com
Grace Hill: Experience lake living in full color at this furniture store and design studio. While the emphasis is on home furnishings, you’ll find plenty of grab-and-go accessories and gifts including pillows, candles, artwork, and books.
785 E. Lake St. | 952-476-2406 | gracehilldesign.com
Oh Baby!: If you’re not shopping for a child, you might want to find one—the apparel, the gifts, the store itself are all just about as much cuteness as anyone can stand. While the local retailer’s flagship store is at Galleria in Edina, this location focuses on all of the merchandise designed in-house, for nursery and child. So you won’t find it elsewhere.
757 E. Lake St. | 952-476-7662 | ohbabystyle.com
Division Optical: offer a curated collection of eyewear designed and crafted by artisans from all over the world. Gold & Wood,Dita, Mykita, Frency & Mercury, Vuarnet, Francis Klein, Maui Jim, DOLPI, L.G.R., Tarian, Fhone, Masunaga, Oliver Goldsmith, Beausoleil, eyebobs & More
852 Lake Street East | 952-476-4185 | divisionoptical.com
Gunderson’s Jewelers: Large, elegant jewelry store with bridal sets, watches, vintage pieces and repairs.
300 Superior Blvd | 612-338-5950, | gundersons.com
Pacifier: An urban baby + kid boutique offering cool gifts, clothing, wooden toys, gear, diaper bags, strollers, nursery furniture, decor and more.
12 Lake Street East | pacifierkids.com

Art of Optiks: Forget your shades? Stop in to this indie eyewear store, but be prepared: those frames could cost nearly as much as a small car. There is a range, to be sure, but it’s nothing but the best and most unusual in modern and funky designer shades from brands including L.A. Eyeworks, Chrome Hearts, Alain Mikli and others.
747 E. Lake St. | 952-404-2020 | artofoptiks.com
J.McLaughlin: The all-American preppy brand where nautical is never not in style is perfectly at home in Wayzata. The beachy, whitewashed store is filled with apparel for women and men, ideal for boat or country club, or those days when you just want to exude the look.
743 Lake St. | 952-473-1053 | jmclaughlin.com
Sun & Slope: Celebrating what makes Wayzata special: the lake, the bike trails, and the means to escape to Aspen every winter. Find active apparel, accessories, and swimwear for the whole family from fashion and performance lines such as The North Face, Bogner, Patagonia, prAna, and Trina Turk. Owners Robin and Jim McWethy are knowledgeable about the gear, and the community.
701 E. Lake St. | 952-873-7282 | sunandslope.com
Evereve: This homegrown chain, which caters to moms, is always reliable when you want to upgrade the basics: trendy top, jeans, even accessories. And animal crackers for the kids!
687 Lake St E | 952-224-9985 | evereve.com
Five Swans: Just when you think you’ve hit the last of the boutiques on Lake Street, keep going. Veteran shop Five Swans has been taking care of Wayzata’s entertaining needs for years, from fine china and every day dishes to paper products, hostess gifts, and housewares.
315 E. Lake St. | 952-473-4685 | fiveswans.com
Hirshfields: Proudly serving homeowners and professionals alike with quality Paints, Wallcoverings, Window Fashions, trusted expertise and much more.
814 Lake Street East | 952-473-4619 | www.hirshfields.com/store-locator/wayzata/
Judd Frost: A custom clothing store for men that offers customers a place to find unique and timeless pieces. Founded by Judd Frost in 1994, they offer quality merchandise to customers across the globe.
631 Lake Street East | 952-473-4633 | www.juddfrost.com
NEAR + NORTH: A women’s boutique offering various upscale necessities, including women’s clothing: Free People, Vineyard Vines.
726 Lake Street East | 952-475-5484 | nearandnorth.com

Top Amenities in Wayzata

Wayzata Yacht Club

Take advantage of being steps away from the water and Wayzata’s Yacht Club! Learn to sail or return to your favorite water activity.

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The Dakota Trail

Bike, hike or Run the 13-mile paved Dakota Trail. This trail offers spectacular views of the lake and is alongside scenic area and is easy to get to from downtown Wayzata.

Dakota Trail System

Invite your Guests

Don’t have space at your place, no worries as the brand new boutique hotel, Hotel Landing, steps away from Regatta, and caters to business and travelers. Hotel Landing features a fine dining restaurant 925 and a luxury spa.

Hotel Landing

Wayzata Beach & Marina

This sandy beach on the north side of Lake Minnetonka is an ideal place during the summer heat. Whether if it shade or sun to relax Wayzata Beach has it with the grassy areas in the shade and then there are picnic tables and Adirondack chairs placed near the water’s edge for enjoying the sun. There is a playground centrally located perfect for all ages.

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Library, City Hall & Postal Office

Just down the road lies the library, post office, and city hall. Take your morning walk to drop off outgoing packages or pick up a new book to enjoy. On your walk back find a spot for a rest on the water or in the library garden overlooking Lake Minnetonka.

Wayzata Library

Wayzata School Distract

Wayzata School Distract has been voted one of the top schools in the state year after year. Due to the vast curriculum, outstanding teachers and staff, and award-winning extracurricular. Your children are in excellent hands at ALL Wayzata schools.

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