Beaches in Illinois
Who doesn't love the beach. The very word is enough to make you grab a towel and slap on some sunscreen. Whether you are looking for beaches that are lakeside or on ocean's edge, you can anticipate snoozing in the sun, reading a good book, or taking a refreshing dip. So, get ready for some fun and relaxation! From the white sand beaches to rocky lake beaches, UpTake can help you find the perfect Illinois beach vacation.
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AOak Street Beach
- Chicago
IL - +1 312 742 5121
- Overview Great place for water sports and biking. more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Oak Street Beach, just north of the Magnificent Mile, is one of Chicago's most popular spots to see and be seen. Oak Street Beach is a haven to inline skaters, cyclists, volleyball enthusiasts and, of course, sunbathers. The sandy beach is wide and ... more on Chicagotraveler.com
Oak Street Beach
ChicagoIL
BJackson Park Beach
- 6401 S. Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637 - +1 773 256 0903
- Overview Once the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, Jackson Park’s 600 acres provide recreational opportunities for athletes, nature lovers, and beach goers alike. With a new state-of-the-art fitness center and a variety ... more on Chicagoparkdistrict.com
Jackson Park Beach
6401 S. Stony Island AveChicago, IL 60637
CLoyola Park Beach
- 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave
Chicago,IL,60626 - 7732628605
- We're deep, deep, deep in winter, so let me simply state that I ache for the day when I can get the lovely dog back to the beach for a dawn walk on ... more on Yelp
- okay beach with great amenities. play lot, field house, bathrooms, snack shop (during beach season). ... more on Yelp
Loyola Park Beach
1230 W. Greenleaf AveChicago,IL,60626
DKathy Osterman Beach
- N Lake Shore Dr & W Hollywood Ave
Chicago,IL,60611
- Highest smooth shaved skin to mini-speedo trunks ratio in the city. Nuff said. more on Yelp
- UMM i noticed a problem! the address is 5800 N. lakeshore andthey have the neighborhoods as streeterville and near north. The neighborhood is actually ... more on Yelp
Kathy Osterman Beach
N Lake Shore Dr & W Hollywood AveChicago,IL,60611
ERosewood Beach
- 45 Roger Williams Ave
Highland Park,IL,60035
- This is hands down, the most if not the only, romantic place in Highland Park, IL. more on Yelp
Rosewood Beach
45 Roger Williams AveHighland Park,IL,60035
FHoward Street Park & Beach
- 7600 N Eastlake Ter
Chicago,IL,60626
- This park is across the street from my apartment. It's just a little one-block piece of park (grass, benches, trees) with a slice of beach set down ... more on Yelp
Howard Street Park & Beach
7600 N Eastlake TerChicago,IL,60626
GClark Street Beach
- 1811 Sheridan Rd
Evanston,IL,60208 - 8474927082
- *Written by Curtis* more on Yelp
Clark Street Beach
1811 Sheridan RdEvanston,IL,60208
HDog Beach at Belmont Harbor
- 3200 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago,IL,60686 - 3127472474
- While you will find many, many dogs and their owners on the sand at this little beach spot, it is not a city sanctioned dog beach. It is also not ... more on Yelp
Dog Beach at Belmont Harbor
3200 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago,IL,60686
IMontrose Harbor Dog Beach
- Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois - +1 312 742 7529
- Overview Dogs are allowed on part of the beach near Montrose. Dogs can run leash-free on the beach. Please note that people who violate the leash law by not having their dog on a leash between the parking lot and the beach are being fined with $75 tickets, so be sure to bring your dog's leash. Beginning i... more on DogFriendly.com
Montrose Harbor Dog Beach
Lake Shore DriveChicago, Illinois
JSam Dale Lake Conservation Area
- Johnsonville
Illinois, USA - +1 618 835 2292
- Overview A buoy-marked swimming area is available on the west side of the lake with a large beach area for sun-bathers. This is a "swim at your own risk" beach; no lifeguards are present. Swimmers under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The swimming area is open daily from Memorial Day weeken... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area
JohnsonvilleIllinois, USA
