Oak Street Beach
Chicago, IL 60611
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- Bus: 145, 146, 147 to Delaware Pl; 151 to Oak St
Editorial Review for Oak Street Beach – by Kristopher Kaiyala
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 and sunbathers. The concrete to the north is a hot spot for in-line skaters. The beach is particularly pleasant in the evening, when the sand is cool and the contrast between the dark expanse of lake and brightly lit skyscrapers is alluring and romantic.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe public restroom, in the underpass beneath the lakefront path, is open from 6am to 11pm.
Know Before You GoLifeguards are on duty during regular beach hours, from 9am to 9pm, roughly from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Where to SitThe Oak Street Beachstro restaurant is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat while watching the action on the sand.
User Reviews for Oak Street Beach
06/29/2008 Posted 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
06/06/2008 Posted 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!
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