What's Gold Coast like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Gold Coast, especially its restaurants. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood's fantastic lake views and great bars. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Michigan Avenue to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Oak Street Beach and Oak Street.

Where are the best places to stay in Gold Coast?

We have 14 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Some of the top places to stay in Gold Coast:

Thompson Chicago

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Claridge House

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

The Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to get to Gold Coast

Gold Coast is located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of Chicago.

Flying to:

• • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Gold Coast
• • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.), 10 mi (16.1 km) from Gold Coast
• • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Gold Coast

Things to see and do in and around Gold Coast

What to see in Gold Coast

• • Oak Street Beach
• • Lake Michigan

Things to do in Gold Coast

• • Michigan Avenue
• • Oak Street
• • International Museum of Surgical Science

When is the best time to visit Chicago?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 22°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 103 mm of rainfall)