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• Summertime visits mean beach time along Lake Michigan, and Hollywood Beach is perfect to stop and enjoy some fun in the sun. The community in Edgewater is notoriously welcoming, so expect to see some smiling faces and happy folks out in the sand. LGBTQA+ friendly as well, you'll see the pier with the rainbow painted at the base. Be sure to take photos as the view is stellar from this little stretch of sand. For food, the Nacho Mama's Beach Bar is your go to, but if you're looking to save a little $$, pack a cooler ahead and remember your sunscreen!