{"id":6074,"date":"2019-05-19T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=6074"},"modified":"2019-07-11T11:42:56","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T16:42:56","slug":"chicago-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Chicago Beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s finally starting to warm up in Chicago and you know what that means \u2013 beach season is upon us.<\/p>\n<p>And while you may be one of those special folks who ran to the beach at the first sign of sunlight and temps above 40\u00b0 (think you&#8217;ve been living here too long?), now is the time that we&#8217;ll <em>all<\/em> be flocking en masse to the shimmering shores of Lake Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>Although Chicago has numerous beaches from north to south, we&#8217;ll stick to what we call The Big Five \u2013 North Avenue Beach, Ohio Street Beach, Oak Street Beach, Montrose Beach, and Foster Beach \u2013 as these are the ones that tend to draw the largest crowds in the summer months.<\/p>\n<p>So get your flip-flops, swimsuit, and suntan lotion \u2013 here&#8217;s the 411 on Chitown&#8217;s best beaches.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/North-Avenue-Beach\/\">North Avenue Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21071\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21071\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/north-ave-beach.jpg\" alt=\"chicago beaches\" width=\"612\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/north-ave-beach.jpg 612w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/north-ave-beach-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/north-ave-beach-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/north-ave-beach-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=north+avenue+beach&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwicnLTlmfDVAhUM34MKHWvqCP8Q_AUIDCgD&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=950#imgrc=4ceOWEmd5cPCwM:\">Getty Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Born from a landfill site in the late 1930s, this is now arguably Chicago&#8217;s most populous beach. Get there early to grab a spot! If you&#8217;re coming from LSD, you can&#8217;t miss the huge boat-shaped beach house that holds lockers, a KISS FM live broadcast booth where a DJ spins daily and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.castawayschicago.com\/\">Castaways Bar &amp; Grill<\/a> that has upper deck seating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>: Rent a jet ski, check out the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/air-and-water-show-chicago\/\">Air &amp; Water Show<\/a>, or join a class from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunandmoonbeachyoga.com\/\">Sun &amp; Moon Beach Yoga<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who You&#8217;ll See<\/strong>: Everyone and their mother.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Ohio-Street-Beach\/\">Ohio Street Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21072\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21072\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_OhioStreet.jpg\" alt=\"chicago beaches\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_OhioStreet.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_OhioStreet-600x286.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_OhioStreet-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Ohio-Street-Beach\/\">CPD Beaches<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Commissioned by Lincoln Park in the late 1900s, this Streeterville beach is a go-to for summer. Its close proximity to the Lakefront Trail and shallow waters make it a great spot for open water swimming. Their newest addition is <a href=\"http:\/\/caffeoliva.com\/\">Caff\u00e9 Oliva<\/a>, a vacation-themed restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>: Rent a cabana and grab a drink from Caff\u00e9 Oliva, organize swimming lessons for little ones, or jog the Lakefront Trail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who You&#8217;ll See<\/strong>: Tourists, families.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Oak-Street-Beach\/\">Oak Street Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21076\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21076\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a_OakStreet.jpg\" alt=\"chicago beaches\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a_OakStreet.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a_OakStreet-600x286.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a_OakStreet-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/oak-street-beach\/\">CPD Beaches<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This fashionable beach near Michigan Avenue has the best view of the city&#8217;s skyline compared to any other. Along with regularly holding professional and amateur volleyball tournaments, the beach also showcases work from a famous muralist. There&#8217;s also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakstreetbeach.com\/\">Oak Street Beach Food &amp; Drink<\/a>, a full-service restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>: Compete in a weekly bags tournament, catch live music on the weekends, or relax with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coupsdemainmassage.com\/\">beachfront massage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who You&#8217;ll See<\/strong>: Fancy Gold Coasters, pro volleyball players.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Montrose-Beach\/\">Montrose Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21078\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21078\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21078\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_Montrose.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago beaches\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_Montrose.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_Montrose-600x286.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/b_Montrose-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Montrose-Beach\/\"> CPD Beaches<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This popular beach has more of a neighborhood vibe than its downtown counterparts. Its wet and sandy &#8220;dune area&#8221; is a welcome habitat for migratory birds and plant life. <a href=\"http:\/\/thedockatmontrosebeach.com\/\">The Dock at Montrose Beach<\/a> is one of the city&#8217;s oldest beach houses and hosts a ton of summer activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>: Have dinner and listen to live music at The Dock, or rent a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kayakchicago.com\/\">kayak<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who You&#8217;ll See<\/strong>: Uptowners, people avoiding large crowds at North Ave.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Foster-Beach\/\">Foster Avenue Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21079\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21079\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c_Foster.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago beaches\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c_Foster.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c_Foster-600x286.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c_Foster-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpdbeaches.com\/beaches\/Foster-Beach\/\">CPD Beaches<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also part of Lincoln Park&#8217;s near century-long beachfront commissioned projects, this beach is another popular site for Northsiders. It&#8217;s near Belmont Harbor and offers plenty of parking. It&#8217;s also dog-friendly, with a designated dog beach located at the northeast end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>: Play with your pooch, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelfunrentals.com\/locations\/chicago\">rent a bike<\/a> that seats up to four.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who You&#8217;ll See<\/strong>: Dog lovers, cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re venturing South, there are plenty more beaches with boundless activities, like 63rd Street Beach&#8217;s beautiful house that functions as a great <a href=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/10-unique-wedding-venues-in-chicago\/\">wedding venue<\/a>, or Oakwood Beach&#8217;s newest music festival, <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/mamby-on-the-beach-2018\/\">Mamby on the Beach<\/a>. Plus, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/celebrate-4th-july-chicago-year\/\">4th of July<\/a>\u00a0around the corner calling for new spots to watch some fireworks, you&#8217;ll have an excuse to stop by any of these beaches soon!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s finally starting to warm up in Chicago and you know what that means \u2013 beach season is upon us. 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