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The Best Beaches in Illinois

66 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Beaches in Illinois

  1. Chicago

    Heading to 12th Street Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for 12th Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  2. Chicago

    41st Street Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  3. Chicago

    Heading to 49th Street Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for 49th Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  4. Chicago

    57th Street Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  5. Chicago

    Find 63rd Street Beach in Chicago, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  6. Township of New Trier

    Aquatics Beach is a beach in Township of New Trier, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  7. Chicago

    Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  8. Chicago

    Arthur Ashe Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  9. Chicago

    Calumet Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  10. Township of New Trier

    Heading to Cherry Street Beach in Township of New Trier? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Cherry Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  11. Evanston

    Heading to Clark Street Beach in Evanston? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Clark Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  12. Township of Fremont

    Diamond Lake Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of Fremont, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  13. Evanston

    Find Dog Beach in Evanston, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  14. Township of New Trier

    Heading to Elder Lane Beach in Township of New Trier? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Elder Lane Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  15. Chicago

    Fargo Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  16. Township of Shields

    Forest Park Beach is a beach in Township of Shields, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  17. Chicago

    Foster Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  18. Township of Avon

    George's Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of Avon, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  19. Township of New Trier

    Find Gillson Beach in Township of New Trier, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  20. Township of New Trier

    Glencoe Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of New Trier, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  21. Chicago

    Glenlake Avenue Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  22. Evanston

    Greenwood Street Beach, on the Illinois coast near Evanston, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  23. Chicago

    Heading to Hartigan Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Hartigan Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  24. Chicago

    Helen Doria Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  25. Chicago

    Howard Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  26. Chicago

    Humboldt Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  27. Township of Benton

    Find Illinois Beach State Park in Township of Benton, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  28. Township of Libertyville

    Independence Grove Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of Libertyville, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  29. Chicago

    Juneway Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  30. Township of New Trier

    Kenilworth Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of New Trier, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  31. Township of Avon

    Heading to Lake Miltmore Beach in Township of Avon? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Lake Miltmore Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  32. Township of Fremont

    Heading to Lakeview Beach and Dock in Township of Fremont? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Lakeview Beach and Dock, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  33. Township of New Trier

    Langdon Beach is a beach in Township of New Trier, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  34. Township of New Trier

    Langdon Park Beach is a beach in Township of New Trier, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  35. Evanston

    Lee Street Beach, on the Illinois coast near Evanston, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  36. Chicago

    Leone Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  37. Evanston

    Heading to Lighthouse Beach in Evanston? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Lighthouse Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  38. Chicago

    Heading to Loyola Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Loyola Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  39. Township of New Trier

    Heading to Maple Street Beach in Township of New Trier? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Maple Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  40. Chicago

    Heading to Margaret Burroughs Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Margaret Burroughs Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  41. Chicago

    Find Marion Mahoney Griffin Beach in Chicago, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  42. Township of Moraine

    Millard Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of Moraine, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  43. Township of Libertyville

    Minear Lake Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of Libertyville, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  44. Chicago

    Montrose Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  45. Chicago

    Montrose Dog Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  46. Chicago

    Find Munson Beach in Chicago, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  47. Chicago

    North Avenue Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  48. Evanston

    North Beach is a beach in Evanston, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  49. Chicago

    Heading to North Shore Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for North Shore Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  50. Chicago

    Heading to Oak Street Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Oak Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  51. Chicago

    Find Ohio Street Beach in Chicago, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  52. Township of Moraine

    Park Avenue Boating/Fishing Beach is a beach in Township of Moraine, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  53. Chicago

    Prinz Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  54. Chicago

    Heading to Rainbow Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Rainbow Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  55. Chicago

    Find Rogers Beach in Chicago, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  56. Chicago

    Rosemont Avenue Beach, on the Illinois coast near Chicago, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  57. Township of Moraine

    Find Rosewood Beach in Township of Moraine, Illinois on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  58. Chicago

    Heading to Sherwin Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Sherwin Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  59. Evanston

    South Boulevard Beach, on the Illinois coast near Evanston, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  60. Chicago

    Heading to South Shore Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for South Shore Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  61. Township of Shields

    Sunrise Beach is a beach in Township of Shields, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  62. Chicago

    Thorndale Avenue Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  63. Township of New Trier

    Tower Road Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of New Trier, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  64. Waukegan

    Waukegan Beach, on the Illinois coast near Waukegan, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  65. Waukegan

    Waukegan Municipal Beach is a beach in Waukegan, Illinois. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  66. Township of Downers Grove

    Westman Beach, on the Illinois coast near Township of Downers Grove, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Illinois beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Illinois?
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Most do, and BeachMap shows each beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full) reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick one that still has space.

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