South Shore Beach
Chicago, IL
South Shore Beach is the beach at the South Shore Cultural Center, a landmark former country club on the South Side. The 65 acre park has a nine-hole golf course, a nature sanctuary, and a round beach house with restrooms and showers. It's calmer and less crowded than the North Side beaches.
A beautiful setting at a landmark cultural center, though the facilities have been under construction.
How we score beachesWalk the South Shore Nature Sanctuary trail next to the beach for birdwatching.
Parking at the South Shore Cultural Center.
Paved paths from the Cultural Center lead to the beach.
Lifeguards are on duty 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in season. The Park District has been building a new beach house here.
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