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!

I go to the beach often and every time I want to buy food and there always out of everything. If I…read morewas the owner the first thing I would do is fire the manager. The place is a gold mine and they never have any food....

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!

We visited on a trip to Chicago. It was a hot summer day so we enjoyed being by the water. The…read morebeach is extensive with plenty of space to spread out. Parking can be tricky but we easily found free parking. The parking areas can get busy so be mindful when pulling out to leave. The harbor is well-maintained and beautiful! There are a few places for snacks in the area as well as restrooms. There is also a dog beach! My suggestion would be to amp up the restaurant scene to improve the drink and food quality.

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?!

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.

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.

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.

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.

The most beautiful calm part of the city…read more Come here to hang for a while and escape the hustle of city crowds You'll have a beautiful day guaranteed And please someone renovate that little beach shake That couple easily be done into a two level new hot spot for busy city socialites looking to unwind

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.