Coney Island Beach - Tourist Attractions in New York City

Coney Island Beach in NYC, New York, USA

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Coney Island Beach

Coney Island still maintains a broad sandy beach from West 37th Street at Seagate through the Coney Island and Brighton Beach to the beginning of the community of Manhattan Beach, a distance of approximately two-and-a-half miles (~4.0 km). The beach is continuous and is served for its entire length by the broad Riegelmann boardwalk, the subject of the famous song "Under the Boardwalk", first popularized in 1964. A number of amusements are directly accessible from the land side of the boardwalk, as is the New York Aquarium and a variety of food shops and arcades.
The beach is groomed and replenished on a regular basis by the city. The position of the beach and lack of significant obstructions means virtually the entire beach is in sunlight all day. The beach is open to all without restriction and there is no charge for use. The beach area is divided into "bays", areas of beach delineated by rock jetties, which moderate erosion and the force of ocean waves.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club is a group of hardy individuals who swim at Coney Island throughout the winter months, most notably on New Year's Day when additional participants join them to swim in the frigid waters, recorded by television reporters covering the scene.

Location

Surf Ave at Atlantic Shore
Brooklyn NY (718)946-1350

Hours

Daily 10am-6pm

Direction

B, D, F, N, R at Stillwell Ave-Coney Island; D, F at W 8th St

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Coney Island Beach - Tourist Attractions in New York City

Coney Island Beach in NYC, New York, USA