North Avenue Beach
Lonely Planet review for North Avenue Beach
Chicago’s most popular beach gives off a southern California vibe. Countless volleyball nets draw scores of skimpy-suited beautiful people to the sand. Dodgeball and roller-hockey leagues collide in beachside rinks, while the steamship-inspired beach house contains a party-hearty cafe. A short walk on the curving breakwater any time of year yields postcard city views from a spot that seems almost a world apart. Lifeguards watch the beach throughout summer.








