Whenever I go to NY and the weather is nice, my sis always takes me here. There's just so much to…read moreenjoy. The beach itself is nice, and while the water isn't clear like the Caribbean... we just have to accept that here haha. The lifeguards are attentive -- they even have a drone that I think looks out for sharks. The boardwalk has a bit to see, and there's one hub that's got a bit of everything -- pizza, hot dogs (including vegan ones), smoothies, poke bowls, alfajores, a bar... it's quite nice. There's a bunch of tables right outside and they usually have a dope DJ mix going on. It's just a shame that there's a big sign that tells people not to ride their bikes and scooters through that area, but they do anyway... shame! Parking can be hit or miss based on what time and what day you go. Sometimes we've parked right across the street from the boardwalk. Other times we've parked three blocks away. A lot of the parking is free, by the way. There is some pay-to-park, but we don't like that haha. Definitely go if you have some time!

Buses can get you to the Rockaways but we've driven recently. Beautiful views over Cross Bay…read moreBridge. The area has been improved since we last went at least a decade ago. Street parking is available but not that easy to get. I googled and read that the southern parking spots on Shore Front Pkwy are not for public use. Didn't want to take a chance so found one (north side) by Beach 95th St. Beach 95-97 area was pretty lively last Friday. Saw a schedule of events until 8/31. There was the surf music festival with live bands performing; also a stage performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Rockaway Beach ampitheater. Beach 97 has food vendors; lifeguard station. Update: Enjoying Off The Rails live performance on 8/29 right now. Restrooms were dirty and smelly though. I know that a lot of people use them but need better maintenance. Only 1 sink was left on 8/29. Showers were on the boardwalk making the area sandy and wet. The beach/sand was coarser and a lot more broken shells, some sharp, when compared to Long Beach NY which we've gone to recently. Waves were much stronger too.

Always a good time on the beach, not as alive as it used to be to be when I was a kid but still a…read moregreat place to stop by, relax, catch a breeze and take a deep breath before going back to reality.

Great boardwalk, very chill and diverse crowd. Not a swimming beach because of the current, but…read moreyou can frolic in the waters. Watch out for the rip tides. Even the regular current is pretty strong, keep an eagle eye on your kids or any kid nearby.

This is actually my first time visiting a beach in ny it was such a refreshing experience I…read morecouldn't have picked a better day the weather was perfectly breezy, making it ideal for a peaceful walk along the shoreWhat really stood out to me was how calm and uncrowded it felt. Coming from LA, where beaches are almost always packed this was such a nice change of scenery. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to just slow down and enjoy my walk .I also loved seeing so many people biking along the boardwalk it definitely inspired me to bring my bike next time it was a simple but memorable experience, and I'm already looking forward to going back.

Long Beach is still my:…read more -Oasis -Home away from home -Quiet place for reflection -Cool down with the beautiful ocean water -Tropical breeze hitting me as I lay out on my beach towel -Meeting up with friends -" International cuisine": Thai at Cha Ba, Italian at Gino's, Cuban at Corazon de Cuba, Deli at Brand's and my all time fave fine American cuisine at Roc and Olive's - Three day weekend at an Air B and B - LIRR gets me here in one hour from Brooklyn - Sand that stretches for miles and miles - Finishing my... latest book, NY magazine, NYT crossword puzzle, work -Loving these lazy hazy days of summer - Escape from every major borough - No traffic noise - Get here by 9am and you will experience solitude especially on a week day Long Beach is MY beach!

Great Bar Mitzvah party the whole family seemed to enjoy immensely. Food was great service was…read moreamazing couldn't do enough for us

I'm doing 250ish weddings/year NY/NJ . Don't go there, thank me later. Photoset will be mixed with…read morenaked people passing by. No food for vendors provided. Rude management. Aug21 2023 manager attempted to steal my video gear,and returned after spent 3hrs looking e. everywhere instead of shooting portraits . Returned after I told em I'm calling police

A nice, clean beach right off of the subway. What more could you ask for! There's not much on the…read moreboard walk (save a restroom) by Brighton Beach, but if you walk down a bit, you'll get to Coney Island. And it's conveniently located 10 minutes away from Tashkent Market for the best beach food imaginable.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's go!. Brighton Beach, this is a beach that runs along Coney Island boardwalk and beach. Coney Island and Brighton Beach both run along the Atlantic Ocean. The are iconic beaches in the southern part of the borough of Brooklyn. If you have not been there to visit then you are missing out on one of the most beautiful beaches and places in Brooklyn NY! And I am not saying this because I was born here, I may be a little biased but that's neither here nor there!. You will thank me later! Brighton Beach is a place worth the visit if you're ever in NYC and decide to take a visit to Brooklyn!. I will definitely recommend taking a trip there!.

This public pool is the best one I have been to yet. I'm…read morevery into pools. Have been to quite a few in NYC and this one is one of the best for adults to bring children to. It has a fake little sand/beach area. Over looks Manhattan, there is also a wrist band needed for every 45min shift. For 15 mins each hour the pool is tested. And only a certain amount of people are let into the pool at one time. This is the most awesome public pool in NYC!

Great Beach!…read more Beautiful beach with clear water and pet friendly. I wanted to take my dogs to a clean beach for a while and I decided to go to Sandy Hook Beach. It was a wonderful experience. The recreation center is huge, miles and miles of beach, park, lake, and trails. Pets and their owners may visit bayside beaches throughout the year. Pets are only allowed on oceanside beaches from September 15-March 15. Pets are not permitted on oceanside beaches during the spring and summer, but you can still take them to the parks, trails and other areas. We went in October and entrance was free, we parked near the beach, and we spent a wonderful day.

A beach at the middle of NJ with landward beaches on the bay (less good, but less waves and more…read morestagnant water) and outside seaward beaches (better, but more people). Parking is charged between Memorial and Labor days, no dogs on the beach between March 15 to September 15 due to piping plover nesting season. Not a lot of shelling, some smooth stones to be picked up (you can wade in). There's also a clothing-optional beach (Gunnison?) as a part, too. Reasonably good facilities at the main parking lots (A-F). Fees are collected from 8 AM to 6 PM so if you arrive early, no charge. ($20/day and $100 for a season).

Ive been coming to beach for yearssss and it is one of my favorites in the city. It is very easy to…read moreget to. I usually drive and park in the lot for a fee. Im not sure how much it was this year. This time I took the bus right into the beach from Brooklyn. It was crowded as I forgot it was Labor Day which was cool. I was able to get a decent spot. The concessions were open and the beach was hot and the water was clean and cool. Years ago I use to come for brunch in winter which was good. I wonder if they still have it. I would be back soon. Hopefully for brunch or coffee at least since fall is upon us :-)

Came to the beach for a few hours. Nice and quiet. The weather perfect. I wish they had vending…read morespots otherwise it was perfect.

BOTTOM LINE: crowded alternative adjacent to Jacob Riis Park…read moreTIP/S: go early, exit early ...WHO: party of 1 WHY: curiosity WHAT: (Deets) I followed the crowd across the ball field to this beach. Compared to other beaches, there is less space to spread out because much of the land is roped off for nature preserve. Family friendly but folks were too close to one another IMO. I will say though, that the water seemed less littered with plastic and random waste, and I didn't have to tread through rocks and sharp shells to go in waist deep. That was a welcome surprise. WHEN: 7/12/20 WHERE: beach HOW: bike/ public transportation Q35 BATHROOM: 2 options, just off the water are port o johns. In the park area closer to the stables are separate gender restrooms. I used neither. WIFI: beats me DRESS CODE: as you wish SERVICE: n/a

Probably one of the best beaches in the city, simply because no one comes here. And the people that…read moredo are really nice and respectful. It's a serene spot, and you can find some naturalists and hipsters along the way. There are lots of rules, which can be a little annoying and they are heavily enforced, like no dogs on the beach and no alcohol. I hate that there are park rangers all over the place. There are no lifeguards on duty, so even if you're a good swimmer, don't go out too far in the water. The beach is immaculately clean with little trash, although it would be nice to see some more trash cans set up.