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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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South Shore Cultural Center Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Nestled along the vibrant shores of Chicago, the South Shore Cultural Center Beach presents a scenic waterfront escape within the city's limits. This picturesque beach spans a considerable length, boasting fine, golden sands that glisten under the Illinois sun. Visitors can indulge in a plethora of activities ranging from leisurely strolls, picnicking with breathtaking views of the Lake Michigan horizon, to engaging in volleyball matches on its sandy courts. South Shore Cultural Center Beach has many amenities including lifeguards on duty during designated hours ensuring a safe swimming environment, accessible restrooms for comfort, and a strict policy disallowing dogs to maintain its pristine conditions. However, those looking to camp, surf, or bring their furry friends will need to find alternative locations, as these activities are not permitted here.

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31st Street Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

31st Street Beach

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Located in a recreational park named Burnham Park in Chicago, 31st Street Beach Chicago – officially known as Margaret T. Burroughs Beach and also known as Burroughs Beach and Margaret Taylor Burroughs Beach – is a small and popular beach along Lake Michigan with light brown sand and nearby breakwaters. 31st Street Beach is open between 6 am to 11 pm. Known as one of the best beaches in Chicago, this beach is a must-see for tourists and locals alike.

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Oak Street Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Located near the neighborhood of Streeterville in Chicago, Oak Street Beach is a popular small beach with light brown sand, a gradual sloping incline, and a backdrop of high-rise buildings along Lake Michigan.

Oak Street Beach has been listed as one of the “The 25 Best Chicago Beaches” by Time Out Chicago, has been listed as one of the “25 Best Beaches in the USA” by Travel + Leisure magazine, and was named the 22^nd best beach in the United States by Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.

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Ohio Street Beach

United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Located in the neighborhood of Streeterville, Ohio Street Beach is a small north-facing beach with light brown sand and nearby sea walls along Lake Michigan.

Ohio Street Beach has been listed as one of the best 25 Chicago beaches by Time Out Chicago and it has also been listed by Lonely Planet magazine as one of the best nine beaches in Chicago.

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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.