Coney Island was almost one hour ride away from Brooklyn via the subway (Q Line dropped me off…read moreright near the entrance) so I decided last minute to head out there since I've never seen it. We have the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk back home but Coney Island dwarfed it. For a Friday, the 2 amusement parks were busy with lots of kids and parent chaperones wearing the same t-shirts. I wasn't here to ride the rides but to wander and take it all in. Ticket prices varied per ride (little kids cheaper than the more thrilling ones for older kids/adults. All day wrist bands also were offered and maybe a better deal if staying a few hours or hitting the big rides. Lots of food options available in and around the parks. The most recognizable one for me was Nathan's Hot Dogs which actually served seafood, burgers and more besides their famous namesake hot dogs. The wooden boardwalk was in good condition and wide. It extended all the way down to the aquarium and Brighton Beach.. lots of benches to sit or sun yourself. Bathrooms were located near the beach but interestingly elevated above. Nice design from the outside but a little cleaner than your typical public bathrooms since there were staff busy cleaning when I popped in. The beaches wasn't as busy as the park and even less people were in the water. Overall fairly clean that day. Lifeguards were on duty, FDNY zipped by in a unique ATV style ambulance and later a patrol showing a good attention to safety and quick response. I'm glad I was able to finally see Coney Island in person. It should have enough options to entertain, thrill or just let you relax.

Coney Island Boardwalk Entertainment Edition…read moreBrooklyn, NY 11224 As you walk along the elevated pathway, there are many amenities along the along the 2.7 mile boardwalk. Out of all the attractions, these are the top three highlights I highly recommend seeing: 1) Coney Island Beach or Brighton Beach Both beaches are free to enter. Be sure to bring your own beach towel, lounge chair and bathing suit. Catch some sun rays or take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. 2) Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier Walk along the pier. This is the perfect fishing location for all anglers! If you don't feel like fishing, grab a seat and enjoy the soothing views of the ocean. 3)Nathan's Be sure to stop by the original Nathan's, home of the annual hot dog eating contest. Although it's not the best tasting hot dog, this is a historic location that everyone should visit at least once. Regretfully, a major disadvantage of this boardwalk are the non-cinematic appearances of an abandoned amphitheater and parachute tower. Aside from this, it's a cool place to spend an afternoon especially during the summer and spring seasons. #coneyisland #coneyislandboardwalk #coneyislandbeach #nathansfamous #nathansfamoushotdogs #riegelmann #riegelmannboardwalk #stillwellavenue #stillwellave #pataulettasteeplechasepier #patauletta #pataulettapier #nathansannualhotdogeatingcontest

I just went with my wife and 8-year old daughter and had a great time…read more I really liked the fact that you're not forced to buy a wristband, if you don't want to. We first strolled the place to see what we wanted to do (not busy at all at opening time and basically no lines until the afternoon). Then we decided to just buy a $100 card (with $15 bonus in it) and used it as a credit card to buy rides AND food. If you're planning to stay all day long and fit as many rides as you can, you should get a wristband. Otherwise, if you're just going low key just for 4-5 hours like we did, and are satisfied with a few rides, games and food, paying as you go will be cheaper. Rides are VERY well kept and look fairly new, and restrooms are available (with drinking water).

Came by to Jump start spring during break for the kids. Its exactly as I remember it…read more Talk about blast from the past. With an addition of some newer rides I've never seen beforem. My 6 year old loved the kid portion of the park. Well maintained and clean. Staff was friendly. Ample restrooms and good food options. Can't wait to come during the summer

My kids who are 9 and 6 loved this place. We spent a whole day here. They had so much fun. Plenty…read moreof stuff to do. The staff was also very nice.

We spent all day at Kids N Action. It's the perfect place to spend on a rainy day or on a day when…read moreit's too hot to be outside.

Coney Island is a NYC summer staple, and it wouldn't be the same without the iconic Wonder Wheel…read more This giant ferris wheel has been gracing the skyline for over 100 years, and if I'm not mistaken, it's still operated by Deno's family. When you roll up, you get to choose between cars that swing and cars that don't; I recommend the latter if you don't want your children throwing their hot dogs up on you. But you do you. It offers a beautiful and peaceful view of Coney Island, the water, and beyond. It's worth a photo op or two, but you should be aware that they are charging fairly unconscionable prices these days. (You can't even just pay for it, you have to buy a card with credits on it or some nonsense, because there's a few different amusement parks here and they all operate independently and it's all very annoying.) But yeah, go on the Wheel at least once, it's a good time.

I come to Coney Island once a year in the summer. The only thing I get on his the wonder wheel,…read moreit's my fave! I've done both swinging and still cards, swinging gives you a little thrill for sure! A little overpriced but the perfect place to watch the fire works from on Friday nights. The woman handling the line was a little rude but whatever.

At almost 100 years old, this ride is a classic. This is one of only two rides I rode today. The…read moreother one, the wonder wheel. The two most iconic rides on Coney Island. At 10 bucks, it's a tiny bit pricey, but still reasonable. On a Sunday afternoon in August, there was still only about a 10 minute wait. I was lucky, when it was my turn to board, I got the last car on the train. I really got whipped around!. It's a fun ride. For being an almost 100 year-old wooden coaster. The drops definitely get you. Yes, it is a bumpy ride, and, on the turns, throws you around and beats you up a tiny bit, but that's the fun of the ride! And hey, the seats are cushioned! (unlike the coaster at New York, New York in Vegas. That one throws you around and beats you up, but it shouldn't, because that one is a steel coaster that should've been designed better. But, hey, I digress...) I've always wanted to ride the cyclone, and I'm glad I finally did. It was a blast!

Almost 100 years old, and this iconic roller coaster definitely feels like it! I think it still has…read moreall its original carts and tracks Most warned me the ride would be intense and scary, but I had to try it once. So glad I checked it off my bucketlist! lol I don't think I need to ride it again. haha The lines can get long, but they keep it moving. On a Saturday afternoon I got through to the ticket booth in maybe 15 minutes? Tickets are a little pricey at $10 per ride. Cash or credit accepted. You'll get a card (which may be reloadable for future rides). I kept it as a souvenir. You'll then walk up and scan your card before you line up. Before you board the cars, you can check in any bags/purses you have for free and they will give you a bracelet with your number to collect after the ride. I'd suggest leaving everything behind (phone, hat, sunglasses). Once you board the cart, they'll pull a lever over and secure you in. Initially, its a nice ride up and you can see a cool view of the park. Once we got to the top, every fall was crazy wild. I held on tight to the bars as I slide around the seat. I felt like my teeth rattled and I might fall out of the car. lol I guess that's teh thrill of it! The ride is less than 2 minutes and has a number of high falls. Not suggested for anyone with joint pain or a very weak stomach. Once we got off the ride I had to sit on the bench they have to rest. Phew! Sure is a wild roller coaster! Before you exit you turn in your bracelet and can pick up your bags. After you exit, you may preview your photo from the ride for purchase. I ended up getting the digital photo for $7. I think prints were 2 for $20.

For those pinball wizards, awesome vintage games featuring a fun Coney Island theme! So much fun,…read moremakes you feel like a kid again! And near the beach and the amusement park, it doesn't get any better, a day well spent!

Way too scary for me. The place is trash also not just trashy people but stuff littered everywhere…read more The staff are rude and don't double check always to make sure that you are strapped in.

This roller coaster is SO fun. The beginning goes straight up vertically and comes back down almost…read morestraight down and so fast. It goes upside down a bunch of times with a lot of drops and is overall soooo thrilling. If you are a wimp for rides, this is NOT for you. Cost is $10 which is reasonable for one of the biggest rides in the park IMO. They have storage for your bags and won't allow you to take a phone or anything on but will give you a wristlet to pick it up after. Such a good ride!

It's a kiddie carnival of which there were more than a few on this broadwalk. This one happened to…read morebe close to Nathan's and it seemed no different from some of the others. The rides were fine for the kids and the wait was minimal for each ride. There is a serious premium per ride at a minimum of $5 ala carte. If you buy one of there more 'economical' bulk options, it's a better deal, but these are again kiddie rides. A word of caution regarding the point based card system, I had an issue whereby I was missing ride credits I purchased for the rides. I had a quick conversation with someone in the booth and while it was rectified quickly, it still bothered me that I was told I had no more credits when I know I did, at the gate of a ride. Luckily, I was keeping track, I had my receipts, and I could identify exactly how I spent the credits I did have which helped the discussion with the booth. I definitely docked a star for this issue.

Not the nicest part of Coney Island, but lots of little games and fun things to do. Worth a stop…read moreduring your trip on the boardwalk.