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Coney Island, Brooklyn
This beach is famous for their sunsets. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Also you can't go wrong with a hot dog from Nathan's."(30 Tips)
"cheap baseball games at the home of the Cyclones."(16 Tips)
"Love the freak show!"(8 Tips)
"Thunderbolt rollercoaster in Luna Park"(8 Tips)
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- Condé Nast TravelerJuly 5, 2016Visiting the Brooklyn boardwalk, eating a Nathan’s hot dog, riding the Thunderbolt rollercoaster in Luna Park, & carving out a spot on the beach is still an everyone-should-try-it New York experience. Read more
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The Corcoran GroupJune 4, 2013One of those rare are the places in NYC where you can let your pup sink their paws in the sand while taking in the ocean breeze throughout the year. Treat him to a Nathan's famous hot dogs after!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Adam SherlipApril 24, 2013There's few places as quintessential Brooklyn as Coney Island. Big personalities, great food (Nathan's, Totonno's) & amusements (Cyclone & the Cyclones) on the Atlantic make this one-of-a-kind BK.Upvoted 1 week ago
Stephanie LowSeptember 1, 2014Free entries to Coney Island and Luna park, only paying for the rides. Multiple 'famous' restaurants for hot dogs & fries. And the beach and boardwalk just out front is also a popular destination.
Honestly, a very fun place to walk around and take it all in, walk the nice boardwalk, just re done not to long ago and enjoy the rides and the food. You will def not be let down it regards to fun!
Dilara❥August 30, 2014A great sand beach in NY. It's crowded but still good. Great place to have lunch, and it is right by the adventure park. There's also a store that sells all beach items (towels, sunglasses, toys..)
Julie SosciaJanuary 13, 2019The boardwalk is free to access. Expect large crowds, but definitely worth a stroll in the summer. There is always something going on! Make sure to grab a Nathans Famous hot dog or lobster roll.
It isn't the nicest beach, it's because it's New York. Home of the best known amusement park. A lot of interesting things happen along the Boardwalk. You can't just visit once- The Corcoran GroupMarch 6, 2013Take a break from the concrete jungle at this much improved beach and interesting boardwalk. Get a Nathan's Hot Dog, Shoot the Freak, down a beer or just walk. It's our favorite nearby escape.
- No better introduction to winter than swimming with the Polar Bears on New Years Day on Coney Island Beach. 1pm. Bring a towel. Read more
MetroFocusJune 25, 2012Enjoy the famous amusements, boardwalk and "freak show" at Coney Island, which is the original home of Nathan's Hot Dogs. There is something for beachgoers of all ages. Read more at MetroFocus. Read more
SamanthaJuly 2, 2012The beach is totally underrated. Free, clean, and if you make the effort to walk east, away from the amusements, not crowded at all. A winner.
New York HabitatMarch 7, 2012Although it might seem like this place has seen its best years, its still a great spot! Especially in summer season the place literally lights up: you can see brilliant fireworks here on Friday night!
Harlem’s HungryAugust 4, 2015Street eats are always a fav. Try to steer clear of the modern take out fair I.e. Popeyes etc. grab a snack from the boardwalk or get that world Famous Nathan dog
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJune 15, 2015Checked out the Coney Island art walls this weekend. Combined with Smorgasburg food vendors serving it up in pastel-painted corrugated containers, THIS will be the hot spot of the summer
- Caio TurbianiSeptember 1, 2014It is a must go during the summer in NYC. They have a Grimaldi's close to the subway and lines are smaller than in Dumbo branch. And Nathan's Famous hot dog. Rides and Attractions are a biy pricey.
Fernando ElizondoApril 30, 2016Just an awesome place to walk, eat, ride the games, hang out in general. No visit to NYC is complete without coming here.
StarlinSeptember 3, 2017As a tourist, make sure coming here on weekends! Best time: afternoon till sunset.Catch amazing night view and people. 😎 Bring your sunglasses!
Tariq AhmadOctober 1, 2017A little piece of a local state fair without feeling like you are in NYC. Great place to walk around, especially in the summer.
Jack SJanuary 25, 2015awesome rides and an amazing amusement park to go to in the summer with your friends and it's worth your money and really fun and cool so everyone should go there
Melanie GordonMay 25, 2013I love this beach and boardwalk! So fun and so nice to walk on the boardwalk and watch all the interesting people...and take pictures. I loved it here and can't wait to come back one day!
Luis BastardoJuly 13, 2015It's the easiest beach to get to from the city but boy, is at its capacity and more during the summer weekends. It's better to spend a few bucks and time to go to a better beach in Long Island.
Swift SwiftAugust 2, 2015Ride the cyclone, it's more fun than most wooden roller coasters. The Ferris wheel has a great view too. Lots of good people watching on the boardwalk. Don't forget to stop at Nathan's.
Cole KennedyJuly 4, 2015Once you're at the beach, hang a right and walk all the way down to the end. Quieter and less crowded than the area around the pier.
Mary M MottaMay 28, 2015come early in the day, before it gets hot, if you want to get a prime spot. you can also exit the subway one stop early to avoid a big rush of people; it's seriously a 5 minute difference in walking.
Penny-Merelle GrayOctober 20, 2018The cyclone is way better than I thought it’d be. Find one of the smaller Nathan’s so you aren’t queueing for 35 minutes!
FREE ACTIVITIES at Coney Island: Fireworks - every Friday night starting in June. Movies - Monday nights on the beach starting in July. Concerts - Thursday nights at 21st and Surf starting in July.
A BCDAugust 5, 2015Carnivalesque boardwalk and (not a very nice) beach. Good for people watching all of the weirdos and wandering around. Take a ride on the ferris wheel and eat fried dough with sugar or a hot dog.
Charles PetkanasApril 13, 2014Take the Q train from mid town Manhattan for scenic views over the Manhattan Bridge. After the Prospect Park station the train travels outside in an open cut or on embankment then,nice ocean views!
Ailie ChangJune 4, 2016Walk the boardwalk until you find the person selling Mangos on a stick with chile powder and lime juice. So so good! Best thing here.
LisiMarch 5, 2014Make sure to walk the boardwalk! Sometimes they will have music also visit the Merry Go Round located on the boardwalk...old timers yes it use to be located on Coney Island last stop by the train exit
Mary JasenAugust 12, 2017Nice walk along the boardwalk, not a big beach day but lots of fresh area. You can listen to all the activity as people scream from some of the roller coasters.
Aizen KusumiAugust 1, 2015Loads to do with the family. A strange mix of touristy stuff and local flair. I really enjoyed it, so did the family. Now the beach is not the cleanest but if u r not super posh u won't die😜- New York HabitatFebruary 25, 2014Not only do you have the option of enjoying the boardwalk filled with vendors or enjoying the thrilling rides, you can relax and soak in the sun along this beach!
Mike BloombergMay 24, 2013Today, I was here to open Coney Island for the summer and unveil the historic B&B Carousel after a six year restoration: http://bit.ly/10RkPuy
Mariana PantalenaOctober 26, 2015The boardwalk is very nice. Lots of parks and rides to go, plus you have a view of the ocean. However, don't go wondering around the neighborhood's behind the boardwalk, they're not safe!
Fun place to be in the Summer always a lot of things to see and do plus most of the trains Stop here.
Brooke Cerda GuzmānAugust 10, 2013Join the GIP for our annual beach event! For trans and gender-non-conforming people, their partners, friends and allies. Info 646-556-9293. facebook.com/genderidentityproject
Staff PicksAugust 29, 2014Spend your Sunday at the Coney Island Reggae Beach Party. Dance to great music while you enjoy the last few days of warm summer weather. Sun, 8/31, 4pm, free. Read more
Sarah SpagnoloJune 2, 2015Find the new-in-2015 Smorgasburg food market and art walls. Come before 1pm for fewer crowds! By 3 the place is jammed
Mohamed ElsananJuly 28, 2015A lot of musical booths in the summer everyone attracting you by his way which make the shore like a festival especially in weekends
Lala VaraAugust 1, 2017Great fun at the amusement park and walking along boardwalk. Good food and people watching. Beautiful lit up when the sun goes down.
Time Out New YorkJuly 18, 2013Stake out a spot on the sand for Reggae Beach Party, which welcomes local selectors and legends like Clive Chin and Sir Tommy for marathon eight-hour sessions. Read more
John ΤσεντζεληςJuly 15, 2015A rush of excitement and wonder... Plus hot dogs and funnel cake! Don't forget fireworks on Fridays in the summer and all the free events!- Adam WrightMarch 10, 2017This iconic boardwalk still remains quite an escape from the city. Also you can't go wrong with a hot dog from Nathan's.
Scott CautionJune 12, 2017If Nathan's is busy skip it this time. Margarita at Paul's Daughter was great.
Kirill KukuruzaMay 10, 2016Love this place for the sunset, ocean and sun! Perfect place to have a walk
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- 8.6
"Great carnival-themed park. Great for a family outing or a date."
Lindsey Collins - 7.0
"Buy your tickets online. It costs a bit more, but the line for tickets is usually pretty long. It's worth the few bucks to not stand in line."
Patrick - 6.7
"Fried clams and knish were great. Friendly staff and efficient service, plus the boardwalk action and you can't go wrong."
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"A great place to basecamp during the Mermaid Parade. Delicious food. Very large draft beers (reasonably priced too). Has a large seating area outside."
Gabriel Hayes - 9.0
"Extremely rickety and extremely amazing! Just do it."
Jessie Catana - 7.1
"It's a Coney Island tradition. Skip the cheese, either get a plain dog or a chili dog."
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