Best Lgbtq Beaches In Chicago

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Top LGBTQ+ Beaches in Chicago, Illinois

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North Avenue Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

North Avenue Beach

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North Avenue Beach, located in Chicago, United States, presents an iconic front to Lake Michigan with its broad stretch of sand and striking city skyline views. This well-loved beach is not only known for its light golden sand but also for the plethora of activities available. Here, visitors can enjoy volleyball, swimming, sunbathing, and a fresh breeze ideal for kite flying. North Avenue Beach has many amenities including lifeguards on duty during the appropriate season, access to bathrooms, and facilities catering to individuals with disabilities. However, it's worth noting that dogs are not allowed on the beach, there's no provision for camping or surfing, and sun-seeking naturists will have to look elsewhere as nude bathing is also not permitted. This bustling Chicago spot ensures a well-rounded visit with its comprehensive facilities.

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Foster Avenue Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Foster Avenue Beach, nestled in the vibrant city of Chicago, United States, offers a serene retreat along the expansive shores of Lake Michigan. The beach is adorned with soft, inviting sands stretching along a picturesque waterfront, a perfect backdrop for a variety of activities. Visitors to Foster Avenue Beach can indulge in swimming, picnicking, volleyball, and simply soaking up the sun, making every moment spent here exhilarating. Foster Avenue Beach has many amenities including lifeguards on duty ensuring swimmer's safety, bathroom access for convenience, and it's a dog-friendly beach, allowing your furry friends to enjoy the day out as well. These facilities make a day at Foster Avenue Beach comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.

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Kathy Osterman Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Located near Chicago’s neighborhood of Edgewater, Kathy Osterman Beach – also known as Osterman Beach, Ardmore Beach, and Hollywood Beach – is a slightly wide beach with light brown sand and a nearby breakwater. Kathy Osterman Beach is part of a larger recreational park named Lincoln Park (which is not to be confused by a nearby city of the same same). The southern part of Kathy Osterman Beach is popular with the members of the LGBTQ community. Kathy Osterman Beach is open between 6 am to 11 pm.

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Montrose Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Located in Chicago’s neighborhood of Uptown, Montrose Beach – also known as Montrose Avenue Beach – is a popular beach with light brown sand and a nearby curved cement pier. Montrose Beach is a part of a larger recreational park named Lincoln Park.

Montrose Beach has been listed as one of the “The 9 best beaches in Chicago for a taste of the lake life” by Lonely Planet magazine and it was also listed as one of the “The 25 best Chicago beaches” by Time Out Chicago magazine. It is also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach. Montrose Beach is open from 6 am to 11 pm.