About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Halsted Street Beach Tanning Salon and noticed something peculiar in the back of his truck—a small wooden plaque reading ‘Lucky Find of the Day.’ Curious, he brought it inside, only to discover that every customer who mentioned it received an extra minute on their tanning session. Word quickly spread around town, and soon everyone was asking for 'the lucky plaque.' Even the owner started keeping one hidden behind the counter just in case. One day, a regular walked in and asked jokingly if they had any special planks today—turning out he was the very same delivery driver who found it originally! Everyone laughed, and from then on, Halsted Street became known not just for its tans but also for its daily dose of good humor.
2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Halsted Street Beach Tanning Salon and announced over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention everyone, your sunscreen is here—applied with extra care!’ A regular customer, hearing the announcement, walked out in his swimsuit and yelled back: 'Finally! I was starting to tan like a Russian sauna!' The delivery driver smiled and replied, 'Next time, maybe you should wear clothes—we’re not offering full-body massages today.' Everyone laughed, and life went on as usual at Halsted Street Beach Tanning Salon.
3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Halsted Street Beach Tanning Salon and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Closed for Solar Eclipse’. Curious customers asked if it was real, but no one knew for sure. As days passed, more drivers stopped by, asking about the eclipse. Finally, a regular customer confessed: 'I saw through the blinds—no eclipse!' The salon owner smiled, saying, “Next time, believe your eyes!” And everyone had a good laugh.
4. One autumn morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Halsted Street Beach Tanning Salon with an unusual package. As he unpacked it, a strange scent filled the air, making everyone inside wonder what secrets lay within. Inside the box was a giant bottle of sunscreen so strong that it could tan you through clothes—completely unintended by the manufacturer. The salon ended up hosting a contest where customers tried to turn invisible without leaving the premises. Needless to say, it became quite the talk of the neighborhood.