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Fullerton Beach
4.8★ · 96 Google ratings · Chicago, Illinois
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Length
0.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
270 ft from the water to the back
Map of Fullerton Beach
1
1Drinking water230 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for the skyline views
The downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan views are consistently praised as superior to nearby North Avenue Beach.
Expect concrete, not sand
The beach is made of grass and cement rather than sand, which some visitors prefer for picnics.
Arrive early for special events
For the Chicago Air and Water Show or Fourth of July fireworks, arrive before 9:30am to secure good viewing spots.
Watch for bicyclists on paths
The lakefront trail attracts many cyclists, so stay clear of their way if walking with children or dogs.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Waves
0.7 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:01 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Chicago, IL 60614
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing, Zoo East Lot
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Fullerton Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Fullerton Beach?
310 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fullerton Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
