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Located just outside the Loop, Chicago’s Gold Coast is the city’s “it” neighborhood. From the very beginning, Gold Coast was only inhabited by the most powerful and affluent individuals. Big names like Potter Palmer, Archbishop Patrick Feehan and Hugh Hefner (yes, that Hugh Hefner) have all resided in this lavish neighborhood at one point or another. f

Gold Coast residents need never dream of island paradises (at least not in the summer), given the neighborhood’s expansive beaches and jaw-dropping lakefront views. Oak Street Beach is a getaway in itself with bike trails, jogging paths and green plots for picnics. If you’re not up for packing your own lunch, the beachside Oak Street Beachstro serves up a classic American food menu at its palm tree-covered cabana-style café.
Off-beach dining options are endless in the Gold Coast, ranging from upscale steakhouses to understated Italian burger joints. The only downside to many of these well-known spots is the tourists that often flock to them on weekends. But seasoned locals know the best times to dine and have become experts at avoiding out-of-towner chaos.
Aside from great outdoor recreation and first-rate restaurants, Gold Coast offers, hands-down, the best shopping in the city. The world-famous Magnificent Mile begins in the Gold Coast and runs south down Michigan Avenue. This strip of big name department stores and upscale boutiques attract locals and tourists alike. The crush of weekend shoppers can make this area more than a little chaotic, especially during holidays, but there’s no better place in Chicago for retail, fashion and couture style. The Mag Mile is where Chicagoans get their fix of high-end boutiques and elite chains as well as mid-priced mall clothiers and name brand products. Some designer favorites among Gold Coast fashionistas include Prada, Barneys New York and Kate Spade.
You wouldn’t expect Chicago’s richest neighborhood to have anything less than the most expensive homes. Just take a look at Gold Coast’s nineteenth century mansions, luxury high-rise condos and renovated grey and brownstones. A simple stroll around the neighborhood and you’ll be itching to join the ranks of Chicago’s local elite. And for a couple million, you can live among the best. Most detached residential real estate in the Gold Coast starts above $1 million, but private single-family properties can easily reach the multimillions. However, if you’re living the single life, you just might find a steal. Gold Coast has a few studios and one-bedrooms that can cost anywhere from $170,000 to $600,000.
Dining
in Gold Coast
Albert's Cafe
52 W Elm St
Cuisine: French |
Amarit Thai Restaurant
1 E Delaware Pl
Cuisine: Thai |
Bar Chicago
9 W. Division |
Bella Luna Cafe
731 N Dearborn St
Cuisine: Italian |
Billy Goat Tavern
430 N. Michigan |
Blue Agave Restaurant
1050 N State St
Cuisine: Mexican |
Bone Daddy
551 N Ogden Ave
Cuisine: Barbeque |
Bozwog's Second Story Bar
157 E. Ohio |
Cape Cod Room
140 E. Walton Place
Cuisine: Seafood |
Cru Wine Bar
888 N. Wabash |
Dick's Last Resort
435 E. Illinois |
Dozo Sushi & Lobster
100 East Walton St
Cuisine: Sushi/Seafood |
Dragonfly Mandarin
1206 N. State Street
Cuisine: Asian |
Johnny Rockets
901 N Rush St
Cuisine: American |
La Sardine
111 N. Carpenter St.
Cuisine: French |
Leg Room Bar
7 W. Division |
Mario's Gold Coast Ristorante
21 W Goethe St Ste 1A
Cuisine: Italian |
Mike Ditka's
100 E Chestnut St
Cuisine: American |
NoMI
800 N Michigan Ave
Cuisine: Seafood |
O'Neill's Bar and Grill
152 E. Ontario |
Quang Noodle
804 N State St.
Cuisine: Asian |
Zebra Lounge
1220 N. State |
Resources in
Gold Coast
Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial
251 E. Huron
Columbia Michael Reese North
60 E. Delaware
Foot Ankle Clinics of America
1001 N. Dearborn
Herron Medical Center Ltd.
1150 N. State |
Post Office
227 E. Ontario |
Parking
in Gold Coast
| 856 N. Clark |
1410 N. State Pkwy |
1555 N. Astor |
| 33 E. Cedar |
260 E. Chestnut |
1005 N. State |
| 1258 N. State Pkwy |
100 E. Bellvue |
1221 N. State Pkwy |
| 200 E. Delaware |
221 E. Chestnut |
1325 N. State |
| 868 N. Wabash |
1445 N. State Pkwy |
25 E. Walton |
| 14 E. Cedar |
1030 N. State |
1415 N. Dearborn |
| 1340 N. Astor |
875 N. Michigan |
1 E. Delaware |
Entertainment
in Gold Coast
900 North Michigan Cinemas
900 N. Michigan |
Chicago's Green City Market
1601 N. Clark |
Esquire Theater
58 E. Oak |
Near North Farmer's Market
Dearborn & Division |
Village Theater
1548 N. Clark |
Water Tower Theater
845 N. Michigan |
Shopping
in Gold Coast
Anthropologie
1120 N. State |
Barney's
25 E. Oak |
BCBG
103 E. Oak |
Bloomingdales
900 N. Michigan |
Bravco
43 E. Oak |
Chanel at the Drake
140 E. Walton |
Diesel
923 N. Rush |
Elements
102 E. Oak |
Europa Books
832 N. State |
Freete
41 E. Oak |
G'bani
949 N. State |
Gucci
900 N. Michigan |
MAC
40 E. Oak |
Nicole Miller
63 E. Oak |
Portico
N. Rush & Pearson |
Prada
30 E. Oak |
Pratesi
67 E. Oak |
Tod's
121 E. Oak |
Ultimate Bride
106 E. Oak |
Ultimo
114 E. Oak |
Urban Outfitters
935 N. Rush |
Water Tower Place
845 N. Michigan |
Schools
in Gold Coast
Latin School of Chicago
59 W. North |
Loyola School of Law
Pearson & State |
Loyola University
820 N. Michigan |
Quigley Preparatory Seminary
103 E. Chestnut |
William B. Ogden
24 W. Walton |
Northwestern University -Chicago Campus
205 E. Huron |
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