This summer I plan on traveling around the United States (literally most of it) just running, biking, and swimming. Finding roads to run and bike on is easy, but open water is tough to find online. I am looking for places where it is easily accessible to "just swim" two miles or so ("laps" if needed). I live near Chicago and Ohio Street Beach on the lake is a great place to just show up and swim. I am looking for ideas and any additional information that will lead to some places to swim during my trek. Additional information: price, parking, water temperature, hours of operation, sharks (just kidding), etc. Thank you.
Your request is a little broad, but I'm happy to chime in with some broad responses.
In Boston, people swim at Walden pond for an open water workout.
In San Diego, there are regularly folks at the La Jolla cove.
In Orange County, try Corona del Mar Beach.
In LA, try the Manhattan Beach Pier.
In Santa Barbara, try Wed nights at Nite Moves at Ledbetter Beach.
In San Francisco, try Aquatic Park and the South End or Dolphin Clubs.
In Boulder, try the Boulder Reservoir. In Denver, there is a lake on the southside of town where they have regular swim groups.
Hope this helps.
Your request is a little broad, but I'm happy to chime in with some broad responses.
In Boston, people swim at Walden pond for an open water workout.
In San Diego, there are regularly folks at the La Jolla cove.
In Orange County, try Corona del Mar Beach.
In LA, try the Manhattan Beach Pier.
In Santa Barbara, try Wed nights at Nite Moves at Ledbetter Beach.
In San Francisco, try Aquatic Park and the South End or Dolphin Clubs.
In Boulder, try the Boulder Reservoir. In Denver, there is a lake on the southside of town where they have regular swim groups.
Hope this helps.
