Bay View – One of Milwaukee’s Hottest Communities

Bay View is a treasured Milwaukee Community along the banks of Lake Michigan. This affordable enclave offers some of the most spectacular views of the Milwaukee skyline and may be one of Milwaukee’s best kept secrets for housing affordability and proximity to downtown. The houses go in minutes here. Still looking for affordability close to the city? Then Bay View may just be the community for you.

Bay View is a vibrant, eclectic community known for its thriving arts and music scene filled with unique bars and eateries, there’s no shortage of small businesses with local crowds. For down-to-earth comfort, you can check-out Hot Head Fried Chicken by Crafty Cow, two attached restaurants serving southern-themed chicken dishes, craft beer, and burgers. If you’re in need of a little more sophistication, Sabrosa Cafe and Gallery provides stunning artwork, a cozy atmosphere, and live piano every night. Need dinner after 10 PM? Goodkind has your back with a creative menu that’s offered until 1 AM.

Groups such as the Lions Club, Arts Guild, Garden and Yard Society, and Neighborhood Association are extremely popular and help to strengthen this special community. Parks in the neighborhood include South Shore Park, home of the South Shore Yacht Club, Marina and Beer Garden complete with a swimming beach, sports fields, and hiking trails. Humboldt Park is one of the oldest Milwaukee parks and features fishing lagoons, ice rinks, and the famous Chill on the Hill.

Small, locally owned businesses, bars, and restaurants are the hallmark of Bay View characterized by a strong sense of community. Residents agree that living in Bay View is less about physical location and more about having a “Bay View” state of mind. A hipster hotspot of Milwaukee.