Blue Island plages

We had a great time swimming in the evening at this beach while admiring the buildings, boats, and sunset. The shoreline is a bit rocky, and the water is not as clear as Foster Ave Beach, but I appreciate its proximity to the Magnificent Mile and the fact that it's just a short walk from our hotel. It's also not too crowded, and there are public restrooms nearby, although we didn't need to use them. Overall, we had a lovely time and plan to come back.

A serene and picturesque beach nestled in a semi-private area of northwest Indiana, offering a refreshing escape from the bustling and noisy city beaches typical of Chicago and even Indiana Dunes. Its tranquil location makes it incredibly relaxing. There is ample parking available; you pay at the card machines and place your paper receipt on your dashboard to inform security that you've paid. The parking rates are reasonable, averaging $12.50 for two hours. You can extend your time in half-hour or hour increments until 6pm, which is when the beach closes. Security personnel inform everyone of the 6pm closing time. Large trash cans are available on the beach, but be cautious of bees that tend to swarm around them. Outdoor showers are conveniently located near the parking lot for rinsing off sand, and there are large port-o-potties near the showers as well. Note that there is no lifeguard on duty, so swimming is at your own risk. The water depth reaches up to 5'6", which is quite comfortable. The charming town of Whiting is easy and interesting to navigate through on the way to the beach, giving the impression of being in another state. However, be aware that you might be delayed by freight trains, Amtrak, etc., for up to 30+ minutes just before the beach entrance, as happened to me. Initially, everyone seemed impatient, but when the gates finally lifted, cheers erupted from multiple cars.

Un de mes endroits préférés. Vous pourrez savourer la vue des gratte-ciel urbains. Vous pouvez faire des grillades là-bas.

Les vues à la plage étaient incroyablement paisibles et ma famille a passé un merveilleux moment à profiter de la tranquillité.

Vous avez la possibilité de vous garer jusqu'à 2 $ pour 1 heure. Bien que mon but de visiter était de voir la sirène secrète, j'ai été surpris par l'abondance de litière, de plastique et de verre éparpillé sur la plage. Malgré la présence de poubelles et de bacs de recyclage tous les 50 pieds, la plage était encore couverte de déchets. J'ai essayé de nettoyer la litière pour l'empêcher d'entrer dans le lac Michigan, mais je suis rapidement devenu submergé par le volume de déchets. Le témoignage de l'étendue de la pollution sur la plage m'a fait pleurer les yeux, car il a souligné les conséquences que les animaux portent en raison de nos échecs collectifs. Sur une note positive, la sirène était tout à fait comme je l'avais prévu. Je suis soulagée de ne pas avoir été vandalisée. Merci d'avoir pris le temps de lire ma critique!