Main Street Beach — Attraction in Vermilion

Clean, attractive, beach within walking distance of all of downtown Vermilion main Street shops and restaurants. Parking is free, but could fill up as the day goes by. Additional (free) parking is available on the nearby side streets. There is also public free parking closer to main street near the train, but quite a walk with little kids. Beach has a rocky entry into the water (beach itself is sandy), but if that will bother you if you walk along the beach closer to the beachfront homes near the Vermilion Yacht Club the beach entry into the water is sandy. No lifeguards on duty, paddle boards, and floats are allowed. No beach shack for changing, but there is an outhouse next to the lighthouse for changing. Otherwise, bring a fast-drying bathing suit and you...

Awesome little beach and perfect for those that are handicapped or elderly with mobility issues but still want to see the water this is the place for you with the parking being 100 feet to the waters edge and also a little boardwalk that is ADA compliant for wheelchairs I think you'll enjoy your time here and it's amazing for families and kids to go swimming or launch your kayak it really is a gem and I cannot forget awesome sunsets here as well and a bonus The vermilion lighthouse Park is abutted right next door to the beach so it's a two for one location I recommend it to everyone to take a break from life and relax for a little...

This place is a magical gem. Stumbled upon it a few years ago while looking for something to do and we go back all the time. The shops are great, lots of food options, and the beach there feels like you're on vacation. My pointer used to love swimming there. My shihtzu, not so much, but he likes laying on a blanket under a tree with me in the beach) Somehow it's a rare place where people bring their dogs to swim and everyone gets along, never any issues, and it's just quiet and clean. I hope it stays the way it is forever. It's a perfect place to spend a day relaxing. (And I'm not a beach person AT ALL) Highly...