I was down at the lakeshore again yesterday, but this time I was at North Beach. During the summer, the beach is always busy. The beach hosts events through out the year such as pro volleyball tournaments, jet ski races, charity runs, triathlons, polar bear plunges, and the Fourth of July firework show.
Now that we're in September, the beach is technically closed. It's still here to be used, but lifeguards are no longer on duty and the Beachside Oasis is shut down for the season. The Beachside Oasis is essentially on concession stand, but also has palm trees, hammocks, and chairs. They occasionally have music, sometimes live music. I'd guess they are also in charge of the volleyball nets nearby. Yesterday was cool, cloudy, and windy. The water was dangerous and schools are back in session, so there was almost no one to be found.
This lighthouse is the Breakwater Lighthouse. It always reminds me of my early childhood. I used to live near the lake, so the lighthouse was a common sight for me. It has never been operational in my lifetime. Hopefully they will make sure it stays in place, since it's a notable part of our lakefront.
Another lighthouse, taken from the same position as the last photo, is the Wind Point Lighthouse. This one is operational, and there's a park created around the base of it. Haven't visited it in awhile, but next time I do, I'll try to take a few photos to share.
Here's one of the many Herring Gulls that can be found on the beach.
Of course, while many people like the beach for swimming and soaking up the sun, my favorite part is the very small section of dunes.
Lastly, here's a google satellite shot of the beach to give you a general idea of the area.