Oak Street Beach is a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors while taking in some incredible city…read morescenery. The contrast between the open water, sandy shoreline, and towering buildings gives it a unique atmosphere you don't find at every beach. There's plenty of room to unwind, enjoy a walk along the lake, or spend time with friends on a sunny afternoon. Having food options nearby makes it easy to stay longer without interrupting the day. It can get lively when the weather is nice, but that adds to the summer energy. This beach is a great way to experience Chicago from a different perspective, and I'd gladly visit again.

Oak Street Beach has some of the best views in Chicago. You get the beach, lake, and skyline all in…read moreone, so it's such a nice spot to hang out on a warm day. They also have volleyball nets set up if you want to play, and Whispers is right on the beach for food and drinks, which is super convenient. My only complaint is the bathrooms. They're pretty gross and could definitely use more attention. Other than that, it's one of my favorite beaches in the city for the views and overall atmosphere.

I truly enjoyed my time here at North Avenue Beach. My first visit here to the beach was back in…read more2017. My first real visit to Chicago city was in 2013. My Indy family decided to take me on a day trip to tour the Chicago city and have lunch. It was a lovely beautiful sunny day that day. We ended our day at the beach and caught the sunset which was glorious. The beach is gorgeous. My attire was not appropriate for the beach, of course. There was no plan to hang out at the beach at all. LOL! I dipped my feet in the water and it was cold. However, with the sun beating on my face and the warm weather, the water felt great. Haha I would return back again just for the beach and this time bring beach chairs and a tent to stay there all day and tan well. LOL!

This is a very active beach with kayak and paddleboarding rentals as well as a volleyball league!…read moreThere are public restrooms and bus 72 picks you up right in front so it's very convenient.

Writing this review pretty late but since I'm planning another visit here soon, this beach has been…read moretop of mind. I was here last July and had the best time! The area is clean and gorgeous with scenic views of the skyline. The beach is huge with plenty of space to spread out. There's bike racks nearby for rentable electric bikes. There's a paved path perfect for running, walking, or cycling. The bathrooms weren't too bad for being outdoors - I've certainly seen a lot worse in public parks. The water was clear and blue with some gentle waves. Although the temp is cold, it's super refreshing on a hot day. Can't wait to be back!

Osterman Beach is my favorite beach in Chicago! Even on busy days. It never feels TOO crowded…read more People who frequent this beach are mostly locals or Loyola college students. It's a great beach for anyone: families, friends, dates. The sand is clean and lifeguards on duty in summer.

So many special memories from here over the years! From laying in the sun and jumping in the…read morefreezing water with friends as a 23 year old to early mornings building sandcastles with my toddler as a 32 year old. We've done picnics on the grass, played in the sand, and done cannon balls from the concrete beach. Summertime Chi is the best, and Montrose Beach is where so many of those memories are made for myself and so many Chicagoans!

My favorite Chicago beach! Each morning you can see people at 5 AM enjoying the sunrise…read more Montrose has less crowds but you can still rent a kayak or join a volleyball league for the summer. There are several bus options to get you there but they are a slight walk, unlike North Ave.

It's a short walk from the residential area, Uptown Chicago…read more The beach is not very big, but big enough to enjoy the views, relax on the sunny day on the sandy beach. Many people walk their dogs here, and I found very comfortable walking around with them. The area is well maintained, very clean! There is a restroom, change room, shower area on the side of the parking lot, not far from the beach. Parking is pretty much full in the season but off season there are plenty of spaces to find.

Life guards are out here like fascist. They freak out and tell you to come back in when your not…read moreeven waist deep. I get your tryna keep people safe but thats ridiculous. Theres toddlers out here that can drown in the shallows but your harassing me when my swim trucks are still above water?!

02/04/22 - it's been months since I've been out here by the lake. Just another day in paradise…read moreknown as Chicago w/our magnificent Lake Michigan. Today it's a relatively warm day in February. It's a balmy sunny 24 degrees. The left over snow from a few days ago is floating & freezing on the lake. It's cold but absolutely magnificent. This morning there was some moron walking on the lake near promontory point about 1/2 mile off of the shore. WGN TV was filming this moron walking on the lake. The Chicago Police were called to ask him to come in off of the lake. This is what I call a very dim light that's pretty low on the evolutionary scale.

Before I thought this was just a part of North Avenue Beach. Fullerton Beach is apparently its own…read moreone according to maps. It actually doesn't seem like much of one because there's not even any sand. Apparently there used to be, but now this is just all concrete. There's pretty good views of the skyline and city though. Apparently erosion has ruined it, so that's why it's not much of a beach. It's been replaced by concrete. The good thing is you can go home without an ass full of sand. A bad thing is how hard the ground is. This is concrete after all, so it's not comfortable to lay on. Also the ground gets hot. Hard to believe anyone would rather come here to sunbathe than on a sandy beach not far away from this. A few good things are around here. The Theater On The Lake is a good play to watch a play. Go to a better beach. It's just to the north of one of the city's best and most popular. This also isn't that far from other stuff in Lincoln Park, and you can lie in grass there, and still be able to chill and sunbathe.

Best and most popular of the beaches on the South Side, lots of space and amenities. It also has a…read moregood view of the skyline. 31st Street Beach has a lot of history, both good and bad things. Has room for all kinds of activities and events. There's a beach house with bathrooms and concessions, and there's a picnic area and playground. Also known as Margaret T. Burroughs Beach. In 2015 there was a movement by public officials to rename it. This is the official name it seems. Most people still call it the old one. She was an artist, civic leader, historian, poet, and teacher. Also she founded The DuSable Museum Of African American History. The beach is within Burnham Park. In 1919 it was the site of what caused the race riots in the city. One of the African-American boys swimming accidentally went into the whites only section. The whites attacked him and he drowned, and in the aftermath there was chaos throughout. Has a lot of good features. It's pretty big and there's lots of room for partying or just hanging. There's also seeing the skyline and the views.

Had a great time. It was great weather and great vibes. The water wasn't freezing like usually…read more Definitely a place to be in the summertime.

A small but absolutely beautiful beach. I was in Chicago two days and made it a point to come to…read morethis beach twice.

It's an ok beach! The views are nice but has nothing on oak street beach. It has a cute cafe close…read moreby and we were able to find a good spot in the sand on a warm sunny day around 3 pm.

This beach is beautiful and worth checking out if you are in the area! I loved the walkway and how…read moreclean the area is. You will need a pass if you aren't a resident, but it's a great experience .

Getting beach ready! Not only myself (preparing for a summer beach vacation), but Rosewood Beach…read morerecently got a clean up and seemed ready for visitors. It's been awhile since I've updated my experience at Rosewood. This review is based on a recent walk I took to get some fresh air and much needed exercise. After parking the car in Downtown Ravinia and walking to Rosewood beach and back to the car (round trip about 1.3 miles), I noticed a bunch of beach updates that are worth mentioning. First of all, gear up, because the beach is open this year and you'll be able to swim! It's a private beach and not free, so you'll have to follow this link (https://www.pdhp.org/beaches/parking-2/) for resident and non-resident fees. This year you can purchase a swim pass and a parking decal. I entered via the dirt path that leads down to the beach so I could make my way back up the stairs for a good stair climb. The path was nicely cleaned up and breathtaking all on its own. Surrounded by lots of foliage and overlooking the ravine, I walked until I met up with the beach boardwalk. The boardwalk is all cleaned up and nicely refreshed. Looks like it did when it first opened! The beach sand is all freshened up and ready for summer. The play structures for kids are covered (but not sanitized). The best part? The steep, really-great-for-your-legs staircase now has handrails! This is such a huge plus for when you can't quite make it up and need to lean over a rail to hold yourself up (don't judge). It was a nice quiet walk, since the beach isn't actually open yet, but it will get crowded for certain. Parking lots have meters.

ALWAYS a good time at Glencoe Beach! The location is absolutely beautiful with clean, sandy shores…read moreand stunning views of Lake Michigan. It's perfect for swimming on a warm day. I loved how well-maintained the beach is, and everyone was so friendly! They also have grills and plenty of seating, making it great for picnics and gatherings. Plus, the surrounding neighborhood is gorgeous, adding to the overall charm of the area. Highly recommend for a fun, relaxing beach day!

Spent the last day of summer at Glencoe Beach and it was beautiful. It was off season so no life…read moreguard and the house with bathrooms wasn't open but they did have port o potties. Their regular season from Memorial day to labor day the beach costs and it's mainly from members on the weekend. But since it was the season it was free. It was decently crowded with everyone soaking up the last nice day. They have a playground for kids, plenty of shelters to rent for a party, volleyball net, a pier to walk along and place to rent boats, and paddle boats. The front of the beach is rocky and going into the water have to walk over rocks to get the sandy part of the water. But loved the water as it was clear and felt good to swim in. Very nice beach to relax on.