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10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S.
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

1. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Nathan's Famous, long known for their outstanding hot dogs, recently opened a clam bar and serves wine with their wieners! Read more.

Atlantic City Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

2. Atlantic City Boardwalk

7.8
Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Pedestrian Plaza · 87 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This boardwalk has been dubbed the "Salt Water Taffy Capital of the World" - try some at James Candy Company. Read more.

3. Longport, NJ

Longport, NJ
Town · 4 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Check out Kohr's Frozen Custard on the boardwalk -- it's home to many sweet-tooth-pleasing treats, including flavors like cotton candy and orange cream Read more.

Ocean City Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

4. Ocean City Boardwalk

9.0
Ocean City Boardwalk (at Atlantic Ave.), Ocean City, MD
Pedestrian Plaza · 105 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Don't miss the Pebble Beach (glaze, cinnamon, sugar, and mini chocolate chips) and Morning Buzz (mocha plus crushed Oreos) hand-dipped doughnuts from Fractured Prune. Read more.

Ocean Front Walk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

5. Ocean Front Walk

8.5
Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · 9 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Check out Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom for "haute" sausages infused with flavors like mango, pomegranate and tequila. Read more.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

6. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.6
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 186 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: If you like it hot, try Surf City Grill's infamous Cajun corn dogs. If you're looking for something tamer, their clam chowder bread bowl is also a winner. Read more.

Seaside Heights Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

7. Seaside Heights Boardwalk

8.0
Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ
Pedestrian Plaza · 90 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Cheese and grease are the mainstays at this New Jersey boardwalk. Pick up an authentic pizza pie at Three Brothers From Italy or double-fist it with legendary cheesesteaks from Midway Steak House. Read more.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

8. Carolina Beach Boardwalk

8.7
Carolina Beach Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
Pedestrian Plaza · 25 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: The doughnuts at Britt's Donut Shop have been served hot, fresh, and in one variety only — glazed — since 1939. Just order a dozen and try not to eat them all in one sitting. Read more.

Hampton Beach State Park is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

9. Hampton Beach State Park

9.1
160 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH
State or Provincial Park · 85 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Blink's Fry Doe features piping-hot slabs of fried dough garnished with your choice of 20 different toppings — mix and match to create mild or wild combinations. Read more.

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is one of 10 best boardwalks for food in the U.S..

10. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

8.8
Rehoboth Ave (at Boardwalk), Rehoboth Beach, DE
Pedestrian Plaza · 63 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: GreenMan Juice Bar is the destination for all-natural, guilt-free boardwalk noshes like the Bellydancer wrap (curried couscous with chickpeas, tofu, carrot, raisins, green onion, and yogurt). Read more.