The 10 Best Beaches in Chicago, IL
These are the 10 highest-rated beaches we list in Chicago, IL, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Oak Street Beach leads, with 4.8 stars from 771 reviews; Fullerton Beach follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 7,481 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
4.North Avenue Beach
4.6 · 2,901 reviews · Chicago
4.6 stars from 2,901 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
5.31st Street Beach
4.6 · 2,513 reviews · Chicago
4.6 stars from 2,513 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best beach in Chicago, IL?
Oak Street Beach ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 771 Google reviews.
Which beaches in Chicago, IL are good for kids?
North Avenue Beach and 31st Street Beach are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.