Nature venue

12th Street Beach

18 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Veronica
February 18, 2018
It is a small beach right next to Museum Campus and next door to the Plantearium. Great during the summer months. They have a cute little Taco Place on-site. Very good for those 7 am quiet swims which I have done.
Mike
May 18, 2018
Coolest beach in Chicago, right near the adler planetarium
Daniel And Tes
October 22, 2018
One of our favorite beaches in Chicago!
Cat & Louis
May 5, 2015
My Favorite Beach! It is a well-hidden gem. Right behind the Shed Aquarium, few people venture there, so it's never too crowded. There is also a pier to jump off of.
Jady And
February 22, 2020
One of our favorite beaches in Chicago! It also has the best view of the Chicago skyline.

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Chicago, IL