Gold Coast
Mansions, Oak Street and the lake at the end of the block.
Oak Street Beach and Lake Shore Drive · Roman Boed, CC BY 2.0
To the Loop
1.4mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Gold Coast.
Size
0.38sq mi
Central
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast runs along the lake north of Oak Street, with the Astor Street historic district's mansions and rowhouses at its heart. Oak Street's boutiques, the restaurants around Rush and Division, and Oak Street Beach are all within a few blocks.
Oak Street Beach and the Lakefront Trail are along the east edge, and Lincoln Park begins at North Avenue.
Near the lakeHigh-rise livingHistoric architectureLocal shopping streetsRestaurantsNights outEasy without a car
The homes
What you'll find.
Lakefront co-ops and condos along Lake Shore Drive, historic mansions and rowhouses on Astor and State, greystones, and high-rise condos with doormen.
Lakefront co-opsHigh-rise condosHistoric townhomesMansions
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Red Line runs through Gold Coast. The Brown and Purple lines run just past its edge. The Magnificent Mile is a short walk south, and express buses run Lake Shore Drive downtown.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- LandmarksAstor Street DistrictMansions and rowhouses from the 1880s on.
- LandmarksCharnley-Persky HouseEarly work by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright.
- Lake and riverOak Street BeachA city beach at the top of the Magnificent Mile.
- ShoppingOak StreetDesigner boutiques in old brownstones.
- Food and drinkRush and DivisionSteakhouses, patios and late nights.
Next door
Around Gold Coast.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Gold Coast known for?
The Gold Coast runs along the lake north of Oak Street, with the Astor Street historic district's mansions and rowhouses at its heart. Oak Street's boutiques, the restaurants around Rush and Division, and Oak Street Beach are all within a few blocks.
What kind of homes are in Gold Coast?
Lakefront co-ops and condos along Lake Shore Drive, historic mansions and rowhouses on Astor and State, greystones, and high-rise condos with doormen.
How do you get downtown from Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is about 1.4 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Red Line runs through Gold Coast. The Brown and Purple lines run just past its edge. The Magnificent Mile is a short walk south, and express buses run Lake Shore Drive downtown.
Which neighborhoods are next to Gold Coast?
Gold Coast borders Lincoln Park, Old Town, River North, Streeterville and Magnificent Mile.
How do I find the schools for a home in Gold Coast?
Chicago Public Schools' School Locator shows the neighborhood schools for any address. We're happy to look one up with you for a home you're considering. Open the School Locator.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Oak Street Beach and Lake Shore Drive by Roman Boed, CC BY 2.0; Charnley-Persky House, Astor Street District by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Cedar Street, Gold Coast Historic District by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 4.0; South Pond and Nature Boardwalk, Lincoln Park by Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0; St. Michael Church and the Old Town Triangle by Victor Grigas, CC BY-SA 3.0; Marina City and the Chicago River by GregMcCollum, CC0; Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach and Milton Lee Olive Park by Roman Boed, CC BY 2.0.