1. Brighton Beach
Peaceful Lake Superior beach with scenic North Shore views.
Best Beaches in Minnesota 2026
Your complete guide to the top 86 beaches in Minnesota
Minnesota offers 86 incredible beaches, from Atlantic and Pacific coastlines 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. Black Beach
Unique black sand on Lake Superior.
6. Black Beach MN
Unique black sand from taconite.
7. Blue Earth River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Blue Earth River Beach in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
8. Cannon River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Cannon River Beach in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
9. Cass Lake
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Cass Lake in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, and family fun.
10. Cottonwood River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Cottonwood River Beach in Minnesota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
More Minnesota Beaches
Black Beach Rock • Blue Earth River Beach • Brighton Beach • Burlington Bay Beach • Cannon River Beach • Cass Lake • Cedar Lake East Beach • Cedar Lake Point Beach • Cedar Lake South Beach • Coon Lake Park Beach • Cottonwood River Beach • Crooked Lake Park & Beach • Darling & Green Prairie Park - Swimming Beach • Detroit Lakes (City Beach) • Eagle Lake Public Access • Gull Lake Recreation Area • Iona s Beach • Iona's Beach • Iona's Beach • Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area • Itasca State Park Beach • Kelsey Beach • Kettle River Beach • Kitchi Gammi Park • Lac qui Parle River Beach • Lake Calhoun (Bde Maka Ska) • Lake Carlos State Park • Lake Elmo Park Reserve • Lake Harriet Beach • Lake Harriet North Beach • Lake Harriet South Beach • Lake Kabetogama • Lake Latoka Public Beach • Lake Maria State Park • Lake Minnetonka (Excelsior Commons) • Lake Nokomis Beach • Lake Nokomis Little Beach • Lake Nokomis Main Beach • Lake Nokomis Park • Lake of the Isles Park • Lake of the Woods (Zippel Bay) • Lake Shetek State Park • Lake Vermilion (McKinley Park) • Leech Lake • Lona's Beach • Lone Lake Public Beach • Long Lake Public Beach • Longfellow Beach • McCarthy Beach State Park • Mille Lacs Lake (Father Hennepin) • Minnesota Point and Shore • Orchard Lake Beach • Park Point Beach • Park Point Beach And Beach House • Pebble Lake Beach • Pelican Lake (MN) • Phalen Regional Park Beach • Quarry Park and Nature Preserve • Rainy Lake (Voyageurs) • Redwood River Beach • Rock Beach • Root River Beach • Rum River Beach • Saulsbury Beach • Shady Oak Beach • Snake River Beach • Split Rock Lighthouse Beach • Swimming Beach Maplewood State Park • Temperance River State Park • Tettegouche State Park Beach • The Lake • Thomas Beach • Twin Lakes Beach • White Sands Beach • Wild River State Park • Zumbro River Beach