Lighthouse Beach
Evanston, IL
Lighthouse Beach is Evanston's northernmost city beach, below the historic Grosse Point Lighthouse on the Evanston-Wilmette border. It's a sandy beach with a bluff, dunes, and the lighthouse's grounds above. Beach passes or daily admission are required in summer.
A lighthouse, dunes, and sand, though parking nearby is tight.
How we score beachesTour the Grosse Point Lighthouse on a summer weekend, then walk down to the beach.
Street parking near the lighthouse; check posted permit rules.
Stairs and paths lead down to the beach.
The beach is guarded and requires admission from late May to Labor Day.
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