1. Brighton Beach
Peaceful Lake Superior beach with scenic North Shore views.
Best Beaches in Minnesota 2025
Your complete guide to the top 64 beaches in Minnesota
Minnesota offers 64 incredible beaches, from pristine lakeshores to secluded coves. Whether you're looking for family fun, world-class surfing, or peaceful relaxation, we've researched every beach to help you find your perfect destination.
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2. Iona's Beach
Pink rhyolite singing stones.
3. Afton State Park
Discover the refreshing river waters of Afton State Park in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
4. Alexandria Lakes (Lake Carlos)
Discover the pristine lake waters of Alexandria Lakes (Lake Carlos) in Minnesota's Lakes Country. A hidden gem for swimming and water recreation.
5. Banning State Park
Discover the refreshing river waters of Banning State Park in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
6. Bear Head Lake State Park
Discover the pristine lake waters of Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota's Iron Range. A hidden gem for swimming and water recreation.
7. Black Beach
Unique black sand on Lake Superior.
8. Black Beach (Silver Bay)
Discover Black Beach (Silver Bay), a hidden gem in Minnesota. Perfect for black sand beach enthusiasts looking for a lake escape.
9. Black Beach MN
Unique black sand from taconite.
10. Blue Earth River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Blue Earth River Beach in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
More Minnesota Beaches
Brighton Beach (Duluth) • Cannon River Beach • Cass Lake • Cottonwood River Beach • Crow Wing State Park • Detroit Lakes (City Beach) • Father Hennepin State Park • Flandrau State Park • Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park • Frontenac State Park • Gooseberry Falls Beach • Gooseberry Falls State Park Beach • Gull Lake Recreation Area • Interstate State Park (MN) • Iona s Beach • Iona's Beach • Iona's Beach • Iona's Beach • Itasca State Park Beach • Kettle River Beach • Lac qui Parle River Beach • Lake Calhoun (Bde Maka Ska) • Lake Carlos State Park • Lake Harriet Beach • Lake Kabetogama • Lake Maria State Park • Lake Minnetonka (Excelsior Commons) • Lake Nokomis Main Beach • Lake of the Woods (Zippel Bay) • Lake Shetek State Park • Lake Vermilion (McKinley Park) • Leech Lake • Maplewood State Park • Mille Lacs Lake (Father Hennepin) • Minneopa State Park • Park Point • Park Point Beach • Park Point Beach (Duluth) • Pelican Lake (MN) • Phalen Regional Park Beach • Rainy Lake (Voyageurs) • Redwood River Beach • Root River Beach • Rum River Beach • Sibley State Park • Snake River Beach • Split Rock Lighthouse Beach • St. Croix State Park • Temperance River State Park • Tettegouche State Park Beach • Whitewater State Park • Wild River State Park • William O'Brien State Park • Zumbro River Beach