Lloyd Beach
Winnetka, IL
Lloyd Beach is Winnetka's boating beach, with a pier launch for motorized boats and a beach launch for sailboats, kayaks, and paddleboards. It's not a swim beach. On summer mornings it's the busiest spot on Winnetka's lakefront, as sailors rig and paddlers head out.
The North Shore's handiest boat launch, though it's not a place to swim.
How we score beachesLaunch a paddleboard here early, before the afternoon breeze builds.
Parking near the launch; check posted permit and launch rules.
A road leads down to the launch area.
Boating season runs from late spring into early fall.
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