Blue Island, mejores playas

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.

Uno de mis lugares preferidos. Podrás saborear la vista de los rascacielos urbanos. Puedes asar ahí fuera.

Las vistas en la playa eran increíblemente tranquilas y mi familia pasó un tiempo maravilloso disfrutando de la tranquilidad.

Tiene la opción de estacionar por tan solo $ 2 por 1 hora. Aunque mi propósito de visitar era ver a la sirena secreta, me sorprendió la abundancia de basura, plástico y vidrio dispersos por la playa. A pesar de la presencia de botes de basura y contenedores de reciclaje cada 50 pies, la playa todavía estaba cubierta de basura. Intenté limpiar la basura para evitar que ingresara al lago Michigan, pero rápidamente me sentí abrumado por el gran volumen de basura. Testificar el alcance de la contaminación en la playa me hizo lágrimas a los ojos, ya que destacó las consecuencias que los animales llevan debido a nuestras fallas colectivas. En una nota positiva, la sirena era bastante como había anticipado. Estoy aliviado de que no haya sido destrozada. ¡Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer mi reseña!