Forty-Ninth Street Beach

About

Forty-Ninth Street Beach is a beach in Chicago, IL.

It carries a 5 rating, though only 2 people have weighed in — a small sample to read much into. That puts it 1st of the 11 rated beaches we list in Chicago.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. And if it does not suit, 11 more beaches in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other beaches in Chicago.

What works

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (2 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
The best-rated in Chicago
Measured against the 11 rated beaches we track in Chicago.
Easy to pair with a second stop
11 other beaches sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Thinly reviewed
Only 2 reviews, which is too few to tell you much. Worth a call ahead.
Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Hours are not published
Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.
No easy way to confirm
Neither a phone number nor a website is on file, so there is nobody to check with ahead of a visit.

Planning a visit

General guidance for beaches, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Sand, water, and however much shade you thought to bring with you.

A good fit for swimmers, sunbathers and families willing to haul a cooler.

When to go

Weekday mornings are the sweet spot. Check the tide and the lifeguard schedule before you swim.

What to bring

Towel and sunscreen
Cash or an app for parking
Water — concessions are seasonal

Common questions about Forty-Ninth Street Beach

What is Forty-Ninth Street Beach?

Forty-Ninth Street Beach is a beach in Chicago, IL.

What are the opening hours at Forty-Ninth Street Beach?

No opening hours are published for Forty-Ninth Street Beach. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the operator before travelling.

Is there parking at Forty-Ninth Street Beach?

No parking is recorded for Forty-Ninth Street Beach. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Forty-Ninth Street Beach rated?

Forty-Ninth Street Beach holds 5 out of 5 stars from 2 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 11 other beaches listed on AllParx, including Fullerton Beach, Oak Street Beach and Montrose Beach.