Hidden gems - Beaches in Birmingham, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Beaches in Birmingham

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Birmingham. This list contains 15 places from Beach category.

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Noble Beach

Beach

👍👍 Beautiful beach, you don't actually have to be a resident, I just showed up and went in.

4.90 (9 reviews) (~173.32 km from centre)

Pines Park Beach

Beach

👍👍 Great park. Beach was fun, bathroom was clean. Busy, but plenty of room.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~204.62 km from centre)

Main Street Beach

Beach

Lake beach for swimming, fishing & bird watching, also featuring a kayak/canoe launch & concessions.

4.70 (85 reviews) (~142.95 km from centre)

Ottawa Beach

Beach

👍👍 This is probably hands down one of the best beaches on Lake Michigan. Plenty of parking, plenty of beach, and even a little snack shop that serves ice cream! Definitely a beach you want to check out.

4.70 (79 reviews) (~246.63 km from centre)

Sims Beach

Beach

👍 Nice stop along the coast to visit Lake Erie. The park is well-maintained with public restrooms and plenty of parking. Picnic tables and benches throughout and a playground with swings and slides. There is a main walking path to the water's edge where you'll find plenty of flat rocks for skipping. F...

4.70 (38 reviews) (~173.48 km from centre)

Eastwood Beach

Beach

Busy lakefront beach offering water sports, a playground, picnic tables & an inflatable waterslide.

4.60 (101 reviews) (~22.36 km from centre)

Lakeside Beach

Beach

👍👍 This was a great little beach just kinda tucked off at the side of the road. It was clean, no rocks breaking your feet. No cost, just walk up and enjoy. One other family was their besides for us, so not busy at all!

4.60 (79 reviews) (~249.78 km from centre)

Tunnel Park

Beach

👍 The tunnel that goes through the dune and the observation deck right on the top of it make the Tunnel Park unique. The beach is narrow but cozy and less crowded than Ottawa beach. But there was one thing about the park we didn’t like. There is no good selection of food there. Actually, a vending mac...

4.60 (29 reviews) (~246.76 km from centre)

Lower Trout Lake Beach

Beach

👍 Great place, only down fall is there are leeches.... So be careful

4.60 (28 reviews) (~21.4 km from centre)

Baypoint Beach

Beach

Celebrated lakefront sandy beach offering swimming, kayak rentals, a playground & picnic areas.

4.60 (25 reviews) (~22.5 km from centre)

Metropolitan Beach

Beach

👍👍 Went there during the evening to walk and watch the sunset. The paths were very well kept, zero trash, vending machines located throughout. The restrooms were extremely clean. They also have kayak rentals there. Highly recommend.

4.50 (72 reviews) (~33.75 km from centre)

Maumee Bay Inland Beach

Beach

👍 If you like swimming in a lake like my family and I do you will like Maumee Bay. There are decent fishing areas as well. This place seems to have it all, grilling areas and ample parking. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.

4.50 (71 reviews) (~96.93 km from centre)

North Swimming Beach

Beach

This sandy lakefront beach with a relaxed atmosphere is popular place for swimming.

4.50 (51 reviews) (~115.02 km from centre)

Old Field Beach & Picnic Shelters

Beach

👍👍 Best beach in the area. Dog park, playset and swings. Volley ball area, walking paths.

4.50 (41 reviews) (~234.87 km from centre)

Perkins Beach

Beach

👍 Today was my first time beach glass combing. I found a couple tiny, bright colored pieces. Lots of worn brick pieces. We ran into a friendly person with a Savanah Monitor just chilling on the beach. If you get to Edgewater Beach just keep driving another block and you'll come to Perkins Beach.

4.50 (28 reviews) (~169.14 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Beaches in Birmingham, United States