Oak Street Beach

Oak St at Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60611 41.9008 -87.6241

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

Last updated 3.23.09

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The Experience – Bikini-clad beauties, businessmen with their trousers rolled up, tourists, bicyclists, musclemen, in-line skaters and families--they're all here. With the Drake Hotel, Palmolive Building and John Hancock Center stacked up behind it, Oak Street is the most likely Chicago beach to grace a postcard or be seen in a feature film. – – The Appeal – The beach is wide, with long stretches of concrete serving as breakwaters on the north and south ends and Lake Shore Drive to the west. The sand nearest the bustling lakefront path is occupied by volleyball courts…

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100.0% positive
  1. mostly just find a nice sandy patch and bring a lunch and people watch.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The therapist there was incredible in 15 minutes I felt recharged and distressed the rest of my day flew by.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/29/08

escape the grind

by stressedout247

WOW.. I was on lunch and walked over to Oak Street Beach and found Coups De Main Massage. The therapist there was incredible in 15 minutes I felt recharged and distressed the rest of my day flew by.

Check it out. The true end of the Magnificent mile is Oak Street Beach

  • Pros: Location Location Location
  • Cons: Cash only no credit cards taken
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/06/08

Best Massage Therapist around

by MassageLoverr

The absolutely best part of Oak Street Beach is the massage tent operated by Coups de Main Massage Therapy. The therapist Bruce is seriously talented. There's nothing like a massage on the beach, with the lake breeze blowing gently and the sun shining. Heavenly!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/02

Rio on the Prairie

by Chisox73

One of Chicago's 2 "it" beaches(North Ave.being the other),Oak Street Beach has something for everyone from swimming,rollerblading,bicycling,and people watching.The beach regulars make you feel very welcome here.It's by far one of the most scenic beaches in the world.And,it's only a few steps from The Magnificent Mile.

  • Pros: Friendly People, Good Concessions, Great Scenery
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/03/02

What a crowd

by jaye_shaw

This beach is almost always over crowded, but still fun. I mostly just find a nice sandy patch and bring a lunch and people watch. Try during the week.

  • Cons: No parking

The Details on Oak Street Beach

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  • incredible therapist
  • nice sandy patch
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