Think you need to travel to the Atlantic or Pacific to enjoy a beachside vacation? Think again! Wisconsin is home to a number of âocean-esqueâ beaches along its beautiful Great Lakes coastlines. These freshwater favorites are great family-and budget-friendly alternatives to the traditional oceanside vacation, which typically require more travel, expense and time off. Here are five of our most impressive beaches that will leave you with no choice but to dive in and head to Wisconsinâs coasts! Selected by USA Today as one of the â51 Great American Beaches,â North Beach is located on the Lake Michigan waterfront. This beach has 2,500 feet of shoreline open to the public for swimming, fishing and picnics, and has been a designated Blue Wave Beach (America's first environmental certification for beaches) since 2004. The Beachside Oasis is also a part of North Beach, featuring a concession stand, live music and the Kids' Cove Playground â a gem located right on the beach.