Ravinia - all beaches

The beach may be smaller in size, but it's a hit with my kids! They absolutely adore the playground where they can have a great time. Additionally, there are water sprayers for them to run around in, and convenient eating areas and pergolas on the side. It's always maintained well and kept clean, which is impressive. Moreover, the season pass is reasonably priced, making it one of our top choices among the local beaches!

Yesterday, we stumbled upon this beach and it is absolutely stunning, although it is quite narrow and rocky. The parking lot is incredibly small, with only around 30 spots available. As a result, there were an additional 40 cars parked outside of designated spaces, all of which received a $50 parking ticket. The beach was extremely crowded, with many people barbecuing and filling the air with smoke throughout the entire beach. The path to the beach takes around 6 minutes to traverse and is very steep, so if you're carrying things, you'll definitely get tired on the way back. The trails are also fantastic, but we won't be returning on weekends due to the excessive crowds. It's just too packed, with everyone lining up and not moving, waiting for someone to leave while the police issue tickets to everyone.