What's Gold Coast Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Gold Coast, especially its restaurants. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood's fantastic lake views and great shops. 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 18 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Gold Coast:

Thompson Chicago

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

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

Claridge House

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Gold Coast
• • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 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 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 30°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)