Montana may not be a coastal state, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some gorgeous beaches. In fact, some of our beaches are even better than anything you’ll find on the coast. Whitefish’s City Beach is particularly ocean-like, complete with a sandy shoreline. But in some ways, spending a day here feels better than being at the actual ocean.

The little city of Whitefish is incredibly charming, and City Beach is no exception.

Robby G C / TripAdvisor The park sits right on Whitefish Lake, a seven-mile-long glacial lake.

The spacious park is a wonderful place to spend the day, especially in the summer.

Robby G C / TripAdvisor From paddleboarding to kayaking, you’ll find all kinds of ways to entertain yourself.

Of course, some people choose to simply sit down, get comfortable, and look at the water.

Brent M / TripAdvisor And we can’t say we blame them.

Between the white sandy beaches and the waves, you’ll feel like you’re at the ocean when you’re here.

Chandra / TripAdvisor Of course, with all the mountain views in the distance, you might actually prefer to be right here in Montana.

Whitefish City Beach has a public dock, a designated swimming area, docks, gazebos, and picnic tables.

shane c / TripAdvisor Boat rentals are available in the summertime, as long as you keep them away from the designated swimming area.

Who needs the ocean with views like this?

shane c / TripAdvisor You won’t even miss it. We promise.

The best part about spending the day at this beach is that, when the day is done, you’ll get to enjoy all that Whitefish has to offer.

Don H / TripAdvisor Come see why it’s continuously listed as one of Montana’s most charming small tows.

Have you ever been to Whitefish’s City Beach? This is definitely where you’ll want to spend your summer days.

Robby G C / TripAdvisor

The park sits right on Whitefish Lake, a seven-mile-long glacial lake.

From paddleboarding to kayaking, you’ll find all kinds of ways to entertain yourself.

Brent M / TripAdvisor

And we can’t say we blame them.

Chandra / TripAdvisor

Of course, with all the mountain views in the distance, you might actually prefer to be right here in Montana.

shane c / TripAdvisor

Boat rentals are available in the summertime, as long as you keep them away from the designated swimming area.

shane c / TripAdvisor

You won’t even miss it. We promise.

Don H / TripAdvisor

Come see why it’s continuously listed as one of Montana’s most charming small tows.

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Address: City Beach, 70 Lakeside Blvd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA