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Castaways Beach Club

About

Castaways Beach Club is the bar and grill in the boathouse at North Avenue Beach, where the lakefront meets the Lincoln Park shoreline. The venue was reworked with new design elements and more seating while keeping its classic look. Castaways covers a whole beach day, from lunch with the family to post-volleyball cocktails. Evenings bring rooftop house music sets and summer parties on the North Deck, and cabanas can be rented. The view runs down the beach to the skyline.

What to know

  • Castaways is fully cashless.
  • The venue is seasonal and closed after its late-September 2026 events.
  • Cabanas and reservations can be booked through the website.
  • Access is by the Lakefront Trail; Divvy docks are near the beach.
  • Events are often 21 and over.

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