Brighton Beach
Located to the east of Coney Island along the
southern border of Brooklyn, Brighton Beach is
often less crowded than its more popular neighbor.
Due to its history of Russian and other Soviet-bloc
immigration, the area has blossomed into a hub of
restaurants, stores and nightclubs fondly referred
to as Little Odessa in the past. The boardwalk is
still a popular hangout for locals and there is a
large playground and newly renovated restroom
for beach goers. This is one of New York’s most
unique beach experiences and the perfect place
for foodies.
Manhattan Beach
One of the smallest beaches in the city,
Manhattan Beach is just to the east of Brighton
Beach and is the perfect family-friendly waterfront.
The crescent-shaped shore is a popular place to set
up a barbecue, and it has playgrounds, two large
baseball diamonds, tennis, volleyball, basketball
and handball courts. It’s also surrounded by a
park with enough greenery to make patrons feel
as though they have escaped the city for the day.
The Rockaways
The Rockaway Peninsula is home to New York’s
largest beachfront stretch, including Rockaway
Beach and Boardwalk, Jacob Riis Park and Fort
Tilden Beach. The southernmost locale in the city
is packed full of things to do, but its future is in
jeopardy due to rising sea levels and eroding sand.
One of the most popular sections of the beach
was even closed for the season last year because
it was deemed too dangerous for the public. But
the Rockaways will be fully open once again this
summer! See page ** for more details.
Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. (Photo by Angela Sbano for Brownstoner)
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk, Staten Island.
(Photo via Combikid on Panoramio)
Coney Island,
Brooklyn.
(Photo via
Getty Images)
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