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Long-Beach is located in LaPorte County, Indiana in the northwest portion of the state along the southeast shore of Lake Michigan. It's included in the Michigan City-LaPorte metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, the population of LaPorte was 1,559 residents. Long Beach was established in the 1920s, predominately as a summer get-away, mostly for people from nearby Chicago. Today, it still retains the original character and has a variety of home architectures. Long Beach is a mostly residential community with various tree covered dunes, and a shoreline of approximately 3 miles. It's near the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. The park contains 15 miles of beaches, as well as sand dunes bogs, marshes, swaps, fens prairies, rivers, forests and oak savannas. The park is also known for its singing sands, a phenomenon where sands produce a sound described as roaring, booming, squeaking, or the Song of Dune." More than 350 species of birds have been observed in the park. It has one of the most diverse plant communities of any unit in the U.S. National Park System with 1418 vascular plant species including 90 threatened or endangered ones. With its' close proximity to the lakeshore, Long Beach provides ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Biking is available on the Calumet Trail, a crushed limestone multiuse trail which runs through the eastern section of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Surrounding areas: Sheridan Beach, Indiana (2.1 mi), Michiana Shores, Indiana (2.4 mi), Michigan City, Indiana (2.9 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (7.0 mi), LaPorte, Indiana (11.7 mi), Dune Acres, Indiana (13.3 mi), Rolling Prairie, Indiana (13.3 mi)

Long Beach Vacation Rentals




Long Beach Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Creekwood InnRt 30-35 At I-94Michigan City, IN2.9 mi.(219) 872-8357
Golden Sands Motel4411 US 12 EMichigan City, IN2.9 mi.(219) 874-6253
Knights Inn Motel BLDG 30201 W KieffersMichigan City, IN2.9 mi.(219) 874-9500
Norbert Motel45 N SR 421Michigan City, IN2.9 mi.(219) 872-0993
Abc Motel3948 S FranklinMichigan City, IN3.8 mi.(219) 879-0335
City Manor Motel5225 S FranklinMichigan City, IN3.8 mi.(219) 872-9149
Hampton Inn4123 S Franklin StMichigan City, IN3.8 mi.(219) 879-9994
Holiday Inn Of Michigan City5820 S Franklin StMichigan City, IN3.8 mi.(219) 879-0311
Super Eight Motel5724 S Franklin StMichigan City, IN3.8 mi.(219) 879-0411
Travel Inn Motel3944 S Franklin StMichigan City, IN3.8 mi.(219) 872-9441
Days Inn Michigan City3934 North Frontage RdMichigan City, IN5.4 mi.(219) 879-1150
Comfort Inn3801 N Frontage RdMichigan City, IN5.5 mi.(219) 879-9190
Country Inn & Suites3805 N Frontage RdMichigan City, IN5.5 mi.(219) 879-3600
Red Roof Inn110 West Kieffer RdMichigan City, IN5.6 mi.(219) 874-5251
Al And Sally's Motel West3221 W Dunes HwyMichigan City, IN5.7 mi.(219) 872-9131
Black Hawk Motel3651 W Dunes HwyMichigan City, IN6.1 mi.(219) 872-8656
Sands Inn1630 Maple StMichigan City, IN6.7 mi.(219) 872-0717
Harbor Grand Hotel111 W Water StNew Buffalo, MI6.7 mi.(269) 469-7700
Comfort Inn New Buffalo11539 O'brien CtNew Buffalo, MI7.0 mi.(269) 469-4440
Edgewood Motel18716 Ln Porte RdNew Buffalo, MI7.0 mi.(269) 469-3345
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Buffalo11500 Holiday DrNew Buffalo, MI7.0 mi.(269) 469-1400
Arbor Hill Inn263 W Johnson RdLa Porte, IN8.7 mi.(219) 362-9200
Cassidy Motel3845 N State Rd 39Laporte, IN11.3 mi.(219) 362-6536
Holiday Inn Express-Laporte100 E Shore CTLaporte, IN11.3 mi.(219) 326-7900
Mayflower Motel2652 W SR 2Laporte, IN11.3 mi.(219) 362-2092
Hampton Inn Of Laporte1777 W Hi-Point DrLa Porte, IN11.6 mi.(219) 362-6100
Ramada Inn444 Pne LK AveLa Porte, IN11.6 mi.(219) 362-4585
Super 8 Motel438 Pinelake AveLa Porte, IN11.6 mi.(219) 325-3808
Moonglo Motel1408 E LincolnwayLaporte, IN11.6 mi.(219) 362-3217
Super 8 Motel418 Council DrChesterton, IN12.7 mi.(219) 929-5549
Econo Lodge713 PLZ DrChesterton, IN13.9 mi.(219) 929-4416
Hilton Garden Inn501 Gateway BlvdChesterton, IN13.9 mi.(219) 983-9500
Indian Oak Inn West BLDG558 Indian BoundryChesterton, IN13.9 mi.(219) 926-2200
Spring House Inn303 Mineral Springs RdPorter, IN14.7 mi.(219) 929-4600
Super 8 Sawyer12850 Super DrSawyer, MI17.1 mi.(800) 800-8000
Hampton Inn6353 Melton RdPortage, IN18.8 mi.(219) 764-1919
Best Western PLUS Portage Hotel & Suites6200 Melton RdPortage, IN19.0 mi.(219) 734-6727
Days Inn6161 Melton RdPortage, IN19.2 mi.(219) 762-2136
Holiday Inn6200 Melton RdPortage, IN19.2 mi.(219) 762-5546
Motel 66101 Melton RdPortage, IN19.3 mi.(219) 763-3121

Long Beach Weather & Climate

Northwest Indiana has a four-season climate typical of most of the Midwest, with a few exceptions due to its proximity to Lake Michigan. Cold air passing over the warmer lake water induces precipitation in the lee of Lake Michigan in autumn and winter. As a result of this phenomena, heavy winter precipitation, especially snowfall, can amount to as much as 76 inches, compared to 14 inches in the south. Lake-related snowfall and cloudiness can extend to central Indiana in winter, driven by strong northwesterly winds. In the spring, daily maximum temperatures decrease northward in northern Indiana because of the cooling effect of the Lake. Average daily minimum temperatures in autumn are higher in northwestern Indiana near the warmer lake surface than farther south.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 29°F 15°F 2.30 in. -
February 34°F 20°F 1.91 in. -
March 46°F 29°F 3.05 in. -
April 58°F 39°F 3.54 in. -
May 70°F 50°F 3.48 in. -
June 79°F 59°F 4.44 in. -
July 82°F 64°F 3.79 in. -
August 80°F 62°F 4.18 in. -
September 73°F 55°F 3.88 in. -
October 61°F 43°F 3.23 in. -
November 47°F 33°F 3.79 in. -
December 34°F 22°F 3.24 in. -

Long Beach Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located about 21 miles southwest of Long Beach in Valparaiso, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located approximately 27 miles east of Long Beach in South Bend, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located roughly 29 miles west of Long Beach in Gary, Indiana, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located around 56 miles west of Long Beach in Chicago, Illinois, and finally the Du Page airport (DPA) located about 72 miles west of Long Beach in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois.

Long Beach Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Sauzer's KiddielandScherervilleIN35.7 mi.
House of KicksChicagoIL41.6 mi.
Deer Forest Fun ParkColomaMI41.8 mi.
Haunted TrailsBurbankIL47.6 mi.
JeepersHarwood HeightsIL51.4 mi.
KiddielandMelrose ParkIL52.7 mi.
Safari LandVilla ParkIL59.2 mi.
DinorexAddisonIL59.8 mi.
Enchanted CastleLombardIL60.1 mi.
DinorexArlington HeightsIL62.6 mi.
Adventureland Amusement ParkNorth WebsterIN66.4 mi.
Indiana BeachMonticelloIN68.8 mi.
Six Flags Great AmericaGurneeIL69.1 mi.
Santa's VillageDundeeIL78.0 mi.
DinorexCrystal LakeIL82.6 mi.
 
Water Parks
Racing Rapids Action ParkEast DundeeIL76.9 mi.
Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully WasherBattle CreekMI95.0 mi.
Splash Family Water ParkGrand RapidsMI104.1 mi.
Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water ParkMuskegonMI107.9 mi.
Magic WatersCherry ValleyIL112.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Michigan City Municipal Golf CourseMichigan CityIN3.2 mi.
Grand Beach Golf CourseGrand BeachMI4.1 mi.
Whittaker Woods Golf CourseNew BuffaloMI6.8 mi.
Valley Hills Golf CourseRolling PrairieIN13.6 mi.
Birch Tree Golf CourseNew CarlisleIN18.6 mi.
Robbinhurst Golf ClubValparaisoIN19.0 mi.
Hamlet Golf CourseHamletIN19.8 mi.
Oak Tree Golf CoursePlainfieldIN20.1 mi.
Forest Park Golf CourseBrazilIN20.9 mi.
Forest Park Golf CourseNoblesvilleIN20.9 mi.
Pebblewood Country ClubBridgmanMI21.0 mi.
Course at AberdeenValparaisoIN21.3 mi.
Creekside Golf Course & Training CenterValparaisoIN21.3 mi.
Forest Park Municipal Golf CourseValparaisoIN21.3 mi.
Mink Lake Golf Course & ParkValparaisoIN21.3 mi.
Cressmoor Country ClubHobartIN25.0 mi.
Hanging Tree Golf ClubWestfieldIN25.1 mi.
Indian Ridge Country ClubHobartIN25.7 mi.
Calumet Golf CourseGaryIN27.0 mi.
South Gleason Golf CourseGaryIN27.0 mi.
Whispering Pines Golf CourseWalkertonIN27.4 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Swiss ValleyJonesMI55.6 mi.
Timber Ridge Ski AreaGoblesMI66.0 mi.
Cannonsburg Ski AreaCannonsburgMI115.2 mi.
Pando Ski CenterRockfordMI116.1 mi.
 
State Parks
Indiana Dunes State ParkIN10.5 mi. 
Warren Woods State ParkMI13.7 mi. 
Warren Dunes State ParkMI18.1 mi. 
Potato Creek State ParkIN29.7 mi. 
 
Museums
Hesston Steam MuseumLaporteIN11.3 mi.(Technology)
Brauer Museum of ArtValparaisoIN21.2 mi.(Art)
Horn Archaeological MuseumBerrien SpringsMI30.3 mi.(History)
Northern Indiana Center for HistorySouth BendIN31.5 mi.(History)
Studebaker National MuseumSouth BendIN31.5 mi.(Technology)
South Bend Regional Museum of ArtSouth BendIN31.5 mi.(Art)
PullmanChicagoIL41.6 mi.(History)
Spertus MuseumChicagoIL41.6 mi.(History)
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian CultureChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Museum of Online MuseumsChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Peace MuseumChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Spertus MuseumChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Ukrainian Institute of Modern ArtChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy MuseumChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Science)
Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature MuseumChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Science)
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Science)
Museum of Science and IndustryChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Science)
Illinois Railway MuseumChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Technology)
Museum of Broadcast CommunicationsChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Technology)
Art Institute of ChicagoChicagoIL41.6 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Potawatomi ZooSouth BendIN31.5 mi.
Lincoln Park Zoological GardensChicagoIL41.6 mi.
John G. Shedd AquariumChicagoIL41.6 mi.
Brookfield ZooBrookfieldIL51.6 mi.
Racine Zoological GardensRacineWI83.0 mi.
Binder Park ZooBattle CreekMI95.0 mi.
Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort WayneIN98.9 mi.
Milwaukee County Zoological GardensMilwaukeeWI104.6 mi.


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