Do you like beautiful, uncrowded beaches? Listening to live music by the water? Cocktails on a summer evening? Then North Beach Oasis is where you should be this summer. Located on the Lake Michigan coastline just south of the Racine Zoo, the Oasis is, as its name implies, a sandy sanctuary from the real world. Some days I visit with a big bucket of sand toys for the kids in tow, other times- like this afternoon- I stop by solo for a quick break from the daily grind. Paul Curtin and his friendly staff operate a gem of a business. Refreshments are plentiful- both for adults and children- and the price can't be beat. Have a burger while listening to great bands (check the website for the daily lineup) or split a pitcher (or three) of beer with friends. Also consider this place for parties- my son just had his 6th here last week and it went off without a hitch. Simply put, this is one of the best things about Racine. You'll find me here all summer! read more

Beachside Oasis - Beaches Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

I wish I lived on this beach. Drinks, food, a live band, and Lake Michigan just blend together like a perfect gumbo or cornbread stuffing or some other indescribable goodness! It's not crowded but there are enough people to make it feel like a fun time. Carve out your own area for your friends and family or simply blend in. Either way, you'll be glad you spent a day at this beautiful, relaxing beach. Con: Those bathrooms are gross. I walked up without shoes. HUGE mistake!!! read more

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This was our first time to Racine so we weren't sure what to expect. The beach DEFINITELY outdid our expectations. It was clean, very family friendly, water was chilly but it more than worth it. It serious looks like the Ocean! Staff at little outdoor food and drink area were helpful. All around great experience. One thing I'll remember for next time though are some chairs, oh, and a volleyball and sand castle supplies for teenagers! read more

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Ok, Chicago beach-goers. For those of you who dint know where it is or what Racine, WI has to offer, I'm sharing a bit of a secret for the Chicago peeps who are wiling to leave their 4-block radius of neighborhood familiarity. North Beach is super clean, huge, somewhat like Foster Beach, but bigger, cleaner and not as busy. Its worth the 70 or so minute drive to get a cheap hotel room, spend an afternoon at the beach and hit up Wells Bros. Pizza or for the Prime Rib affectionate, Corner House after a day at the beach. At the southwest end of North Beach is the North Beach Oasis, a little hut on the water that serves up snacks, sanniches, pizza, pop and last but NOT least, BEER! Right on the lakefront! So, you can enjoy a beer on the beach with a brat, beer nuts, Berry Weiss, babe and did I mention beer? Its an easy going Saturday afternoon getaway. read more

This is a beautiful location on Lake Michigan with an Award winning beach and the cleanest water !! The food and drink are great and fairly priced ! Family friendly - don't forget life preservers if you go in the lake(my suggestion) It's Lake Michigan not some little 3' deep pond. During the summer there are life guards during daylight hours I think it is dbl Chk life guard hours. But they are pro life guards! Bring a grill and have a pic NIC ! read more

Beachside Oasis - Bike parking right up front! - Beaches Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

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It's cash only and no ATM. Nice little area but the bathrooms are ridiculously small and no changing areas besides the small toilet stalls. Prices are okay. Water was cheap. read more

I LOVE this beach. It's clean and spacious. The lifeguards in Racine typically do not go out in boats to harass swimmers (as Chicago lifeguards do) but allow swimmers to enjoy the water anywhere up to the bouys. The lake here is shallow and exceptionally clear. Did I mention you can buy and consume beer on this beach? This is a truly amazing place. Don't forget your swimsuit if you're going to Racine! read more

I'm so disappointed that Zumba at the Beach is being cancelled. I love to bring my kids down to this free event and then spend the day in the sun with treats from the Oasis. I heard Oak Creek is hosting Zumba in their new clock tower square, I suppose I could go spend my money there. Just won't be the same. Also the bathrooms at the Oasis have been poorly maintained lately and not cleaned properly. read more

North Beach is a great beach for the Racine area. It is close enough to Chicago for a day trip and the area has plenty of hotels and motels to make it a short get away destination. The beach itself is clean and has lots of active lifeguards watching and interacting with the beach goers. They were constantly talking to people and telling them what they couldn't have in the water. There were crews taking algae out of the water in areas as well. The water was as clear as Lake Michigan can be and has a large sand bar that lets you walk safely out into the lake 20 feet or so from the shore. The crowd was mostly families and it was rather relaxed on a Sunday but as the day progressed the crowd got younger and a little more rowdy. They don't allow drinking on the beach but we saw plenty of people drinking. They do allow smoking, which I found odd. The Oasis area is nice to grab a hot dog or chips and to use the restroom. They have showers and the men's room was clean but my wife tells me that the ladies room was filthy and she refused to use the showers in there. They had a band playing on Sunday afternoon and it looked like a nice place to sit out and listen to music and have a few beers. They have a very large park for kids that is set up like a pirate ship and castle. It was very fun for my daughter but there was a lot of litter in the park area. Lots of empty water bottles and random lunch type litter. It really ruined the nice park area. There is plenty of parking in the immediate area but be prepared to walk from your parking to the beach. If you get there early, park near the Oasis and it is a shorter walk to the beach. Otherwise you will have to park by the park or on the street just past the Oasis. The walk isn't too bad but carrying beach stuff, it can be a chore. read more

Big beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. Very clean and not crowded. The parking lot fills up on hot days but you can park on the bluff and walk down easily. Picnic areas and the beach oasis clubhouse serves food and drink. Reasonable prices. Lake Michigan is generally very cold but this beach has shallow areas that are warm. Very kid friendly. Bring life vests if swimming with little kids. Inflatable boats are not allowed, it's too easy to find yourself way off shore in one of those. Life guards patrol in the summer and sit in their big high metal seats. There is Live Music on many nights and weekends, no cover charge. read more

I love this beach. It's busy but not packed. Lots of space for you to sit relax and swim without crashing into anyone. Free parking. I didn't buy any food so I don't know how much it cost but you can bring your own food and drink. Pet friendly! read more

This is probably my favorite beach in Wisconsin. I loved swimming here and having fun. The sand was perfect for sand castles! It's so close! Everything is amazing. It's very close to the Racine Zoo and my home! It's very clean. And Lake Michigan is a very nice blend with the good drinks and the band. Definitely recommend going here for fun times with family and friends! read more

First off, the beach is fantastic! Clean and beautiful. The Oasis on the other hand has started to decline, Paul worked hard and turned it into a desirable place to visit. After he left, the next owner kept it nice and it remained nice. We had our first visit this year and it was a HUGE disappointment, No flowers, no palm trees, no decor what so ever! A few umbrellas and dirty tables. Went to order a Miller light to be informed "we are a microbrewery and it is illegal to sell domestic beer", so we had a tap micro beer. The first few sips were okay, but as it warmed up, it was terrible. There were not many people around, unlike past years. Is this the begining of end again for the Oasis? I hope not!!! Bring back the beer people want, don't force your micro beer on everyone! read more

This is by far one of the best beaches in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan. The beach itself is so clean. The water is clean and warm to swim in. Lots of room. Live music, a bar and snack bar. Clean bathrooms and showers. It's worth the trip down here! read more

Decent portions on some food, though I havn't tried much. Local bands playing often and being on the beach is cool. Drinks are expensive. Nasty bathrooms. read more