When planning a getaway to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” you probably have already made plans for fishing, boating, boating, and other fun water adventures, but chances are you never gave a thought to spending a day on the beach. Are there 10,000 beaches? We don’t know, we have never counted, but your escape to Minnesota and your stay in our Minnestay luxury cabins, lofts, homes, and estates will be filled with serenity, excitement, and fun, with this guide showing you the way!
Lake Superior Beaches
Of course, the most well known of our thousands of lakes is one of our nation’s Great Lakes, Lake Superior. Spreading out over 31,700 square miles (not all of which is in Minnesota) and holding over 10 percent of the planet’s fresh water, it offers everything you ever expected from a great lake and so much more, starting with all the fun moments you can have at the beaches listed below.
- Black Beach- Named for the black sand that creeps up against water’s edge, its coloring derives from taconite tailings that were poured into the lake during our iron mining heydays. Located on the North Shore of Lake Superior, even if you do nothing more than take family pictures while dressed all in white, it is definitely worth a visit! Swimming and sunbathing, is, of course, also encouraged!
- Pink Beach- This tour of color and fun would not be complete without a visit to Pink Beach, also located on Lake Superior’s North Shore. The rocky shoreline is actually shards of pink rhyolite that have broken away from the cliffs that bookend the beach and although the crystals may feel a little uncomfortable against bare feet, wearing water shoes will help ensure that your beach day is all you hoped it would be. Swimming, wildlife watching, and photography are just a few of the acceptable activities you will enjoy at Pink Beach.
- Brighton Beach- Once a lovely campground, Brighton Beach, while not always a good spot for swimming, now offers a beautiful park with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and the most stunning of views.
More to Explore
As we continue to explore the beaches of Minnesota, we want to take a few minutes to venture away from Lake Superior, taking a closer look at some of the other 9,999 lakes we are famous for. Obviously we won’t visit them all, but the ones listed below are worthy of your time!
- Tioga Beach- Located on Lake Pokegama (from the Bakegamma language, meaning “the water that juts off from another water) Tioga Beach is a public swimming area popular with swimmers, picnickers, and anglers of all ages. Offering two pavilions, grills, a children’s playground, but no lifeguard, this family beach will be a beautiful addition to your Minnesota adventures.
- Avon Beach- Middle Spunk Lake (aren’t these names wonderful?) is the sight of our next adventure. Located in the town of Avon Beach and offering picnic tables, restrooms, and a close proximity to the Lake Woebegone Trail, this beach is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Beach Days and All the Comforts of Home 
The beach, even one attached to a lake, provides a serenity that just can’t be found in the mountains or forests, and every day can be a beach day when you choose one of our lake front cabins or homes. Reserve your favorite escape today!
