Oak St at Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.9008
-87.6241
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About Oak Street Beach
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Citysearch
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…
06/29/08
escape the grind
by stressedout247 at Citysearch
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
06/06/08
Best Massage Therapist around
by MassageLoverr at Citysearch
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!
07/07/02
Rio on the Prairie
by Chisox73 at Citysearch
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
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