Montrose Beach

Top choice beach in Andersonville & Uptown
Rick Touhey

One of the city's best beaches. You can rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and Jet Skis; sometimes you’ll see surfers and kitesurfers, and anglers frequently cast here. Watch sailboats glide in the harbor over some waterside snacks or a drink at the Dock Bar and Grill. A wide, dog-friendly beach with a curving breakwater abuts the main beach to the north.

Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty (11am to 7pm) during beach season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.