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Beach, North Dakota
City · Population 993 · #52 in North Dakota
About Beach
Set in the southwestern part of North Dakota, Beach is a tiny community counting 993 people who proudly call it home.
Beach holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.55 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 389 residents per square mile.
📰 Beach News Today
- Regulate AI companies, not AI in schools, North Dakota state superintendent says North Dakota Monitor · Aug 17
- Higher ethanol blends would benefit consumers, corn industry, panel says WDAY Radio · Aug 18
- North Dakota families, childcare providers frustrated by growing waitlist for assistance McKenzie County Farmer · Aug 16
- Potential special session topics include kratom, MIlitary Gallery, data centers, clemency The Bismarck Tribune · Aug 15
- Bruce Northrop Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Stevenson Funeral Homes · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Beach Unique
- The only place in America named Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Beach
- Buzzy Cafe
- Park Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Golden Valley County Museum · Museum
- Golden Valley Fairgrounds · Attraction
- Old School House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Beach
- 6th Ave South East - East Park reviews ★
- Beach Pond and Golf Course reviews ★
- Gazebo Park - Beach Community Park reviews ★
- Golden Valley Memorial Park reviews ★
- Grace Church Park reviews ★
- Public Playground reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Beach
- BEACH ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
- BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
- BEACH HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)993
Rank in state#52 of 355
Land area2.55 sq mi
Density389/sq mi
Coordinates46.9188, -104.0054