It was the building anticipation of sand and surf on the hour and half trek from Eastern Queens to…read moreSouthern Brooklyn on the F train, but Coney Island was and is still a special destination from my childhood. Deno's is one of those Coney Island mainstays that conjures up a certain nostalgia and lets you leave your worries behind for awhile enjoying a day of happiness. Coney Island is one of New York's sacred places, and Deno's and the Wonder Wheel should be where you take out-of-town visitors to experience "The Real New York" as opposed to Times Square! Deno's reminds me of simpler and happier times as a child and I'm fortunate to created memories here as a father by bringing my son to Deno's from the time he could walk; I'll certainly cherish all the smiles the children's park brought to his face and I hope I have the opportunity to take my niece and future generations of kids in our family down to Deno's in the years to come. Coney Island, and Deno's, are a throwback to the best of New York City: a place where anyone from any race, religion, and social strata can find reprieve from the hustle and grind of our demanding city. May Deno's continue to thrive forever under the stewardship of the Vourderis who have brought so much joy to generations of New Yorkers and people worldwide who've made the trip to our shared pocket of wonderful in Southern Brooklyn.

Pretty good place to spend time with family. not overcrowded even on weekends. I would say that…read moresome staff needs better training, but overall experience was great.

We visited the New York Aquarium on Jun 26, 2025 as part of the Road Scholar's "American Mosaic -…read moreAn NYC Exploration" program. Tickets were provided by our tour group. Parking isn't free, or cheap. We didn't have to worry about that since we took the subway. We started at Glover's Reef and slowly moved through Conservation Hall. By "we", I meant me. There was a lot of people, and they kept walking into my shots. That meant waiting and more waiting, but it was worth it. From Conservation Hall, I exited to an outdoor area known as Sea Cliff. This area housed the otters, sea lions and penguins. More on Sea Cliff later. I approached the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! building, went in, and was immediately greeted by the wonderful underwater glass tunnel. This was easily the most impressive gallery in the aquarium. Multitudes of marine creatures were swimming over my head with every step I took. It was breathtaking. The rest of Ocean Wonders was all about sharks... mostly. There were rays, turtles and other fishes too. Next was the Spineless and PlayQuarium building. The Spineless gallery was not impressive, with the spider crabs and the octopus being the only standouts. No sturgeons. The collection of fishes wasn't as impressive as Ocean Wonders or Conservation Hall. We bypassed the PlayQuarium and into the gift shop. Last but not least, the sea lions. They were adorable. I took some videos but am unable to post them here. They can be found in my YouTube channel @1Somber. Look for "2025-1: American Mosaic - An NYC Exploration" playlist, and the "Day 5: Sea Lions" video. Thankfully, we didn't have to pay for our tickets. If we had, I would insist on visiting the 4-D Theater and the Aquatheater. But we did not due to lack of time. We were given less than 2 hours and the time was almost up when we were done with the main exhibits. The New York Aquarium is definitely comparable with the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. The visit was enjoyable. It's worth visiting one time.

Visitor rating: 4/5 | Local rating: 3/5…read more As a visitor, I really enjoyed this aquarium! I hadn't been in years, and it was great to see all the updates and changes. During my visit, I saw jellyfish, sea lions, seals, otters, penguins, fish, and sharks. There's plenty to see both indoors and outdoors. The aquarium also does a sea lion show twice a day, and there's a new sea tunnel where sharks and other sea life swim all around you--it's really cool! After your visit, you can walk along the boardwalk and explore the nearby area. I rated it lower as a local (3/5) because if the exhibits don't change often, it can feel a bit repetitive and less worth the price. Overall, a fun visit--I'll definitely be back. Check out the aquarium today!

We recently were at Catch Air for a group play date with friends. From the outside you can't quite…read moretell how big the space is. The play area is huge. Many different sections from little kids to bigger kids. Multiple slides and activities to keep the kids busy. The kids had a lot of fun and my daughter enjoyed all the different activities around. The one thing I wished they had is lockers or storage that can be locked up. They have lots of coat hooks and cubbies for storing shoes, but for parents carrying diaper bags that isn't enough room. Also my friends and I didn't feel comfortable leaving them just in the cubbies open to any person to touch them. So I ended up wearing the diaper bag when I was playing with my child if I didn't have a friend holding on to it or watching my bag and coat for me. They did have a lot of staff going to the bathrooms to frequently keep it clean and I also saw staff walking around the play areas too. Overall we had lots of fun.

Been to this location numerous times with my daughter. We love the place as its a great bang for…read morethe buck. It is pricy but since its not timed like other play places, you can stay the whole day here for one price. Child and parent both have to pay. I had my daughter's 4th birthday party with her kiddie friends and their parents here. The place is big and everyone had fun including the parents. The slides are for bigger kids and toddlers but they also have a smaller kid section as well. Would totally recommend this place. When it gets busy, it does get very packed with parents and kids and usually lots of parties happen here too. But on weekdays or earlier hours in the weekends is a little less busy. But always a fun time here.

We recently visited this indoor playhouse for a birthday party. It looked like a lot of fun for the…read morekiddos. They had all sorts of fun things for the kids including little pretend shops, ball pits, little cars for the kids to ride on, walkers, etc. They also have a party room that you can host your party. It was organized well. The staff were nice. The place was clean.

We got the 6 month membership here and it's a great and safe place for young kids. My son loves it…read morehere. There's so many things for him to do. The staff is very nice and the place is clean

Eldorado is one of the old vintage places that is a must do…read morein Coney Island. As my brother Moose (Peter), my lovely wife, & I hopped into a Bumper Car. We were taking a break from all the misery surrounding my wonderful Mom's death & furneral. I loved her so very much. So this was a good break from the misery & heartbreak. Post-bumper cars it was nice to visit good ole Nathan's again have my old fav a Soft Shell Crab sandwich, two hot dogs, & their great Crink cut fries. Anyway back to the Skooter place. Old vintage bumper cars go round & round while you try to bump your brother & wife. There are always strangers who somehow get a kick off ramming you, in a painful whiplash way....but again this is a bad area of Crooklyn. At least the now have seat restraints that will stop you from flipping out of the car, but watch for a headache when somebody rams you hard. Try to avoid if possible. Eldorado, is an old "friend" & has been here even before I was a teen working at the next door now defunct Carvel's Ice-cream store. We got used to hearing the "Bump you Ass Off" & various music at that remote era of rock & disco. This was not a safe area, and I/we too many precautions while we went to work there. I already reviewed my KUNG FU techniques which I practiced with this Crazy Japanese guy at the now defunct King's Plaza Carvel. At the King's Plaza Carvel, I also worked with Crazy Mr. Squirrel & the nutty Eson brothers. One was an Ex-cop & the other totally wacked out. At the Coney one, we had baseball bats behind the counter & a riot gate. The manager was also armed. My insane brother, who did football, once almost ran through a wall there. Again, it was a crazy NYC crew. The owner once offered me, my own store, but I decided to go to College, rather than be a budding Icecream millionaire like him....now I think that was a mistake. Anyway, the Eldorado did send us a stream of customers, even in the coldness of winter, as well as, the nearby Nathan's. I grew nostalgic as I bumped my ass off as the memories of bygone decades raced past me to 35 years ago.... when CONEY ISLAND was still KING!!! Now it seems on it's last legs, so please support Nathan's & Eldorado.....

Eldorado Auto Skooters is a childhood favorite of mine. The sound system they use for their bumper…read morecars is incredible. I felt the bass right into my heart. It is THAT powerful. Beats all the night clubs by far in terms of sound quality. This will always be my favorite ride of Coney Island. The arcade in the back is tons of fun. Sort of reminds me of a Vegas Casino. So many lights. The overall atmosphere will get you lost in a state of trance if you stay there long enough. Simply, cool. Pros: Disco lights, awesome sound system, powerful air conditioning, independently operated, affordable, and all arcades work perfectly. Cons: New (2012) DJ does not play dance music. Just hip hop and reggae. Staff is somewhat unprofessional. Too many bumper cars inside. I would not recommend wearing a white or yellow dress when riding the bumper cars. I have seen many people step on the chairs to get in and out of the bumper cars. I would like to see them play the same kind of music they played from 2011 and before. The original DJ had the best taste. To me, this ride (with the music) brings life to Surf Avenue. I would also like to see new bumper cars in the ride, as sometime the older ones spin out of control. Other than that it's perfect.

I have taken my daughter here numerous times. She seems to love this play space. The price here is…read morereasonable and you can stay the whole day here. The arcade is additional cost compare to admission to the soft play area. My daughter love climbing the soft play area and going down the slides. She also loves the ride and the ticketed games. The food here although pricey is relatively very good. Russian/ Mediterranean inspired food choices along with American fast food flare. I recommend this place for the kids. On weekdays, the play card is double the value, recommend to buy on weekdays. The place does get very overcrowded and busy on weekends. The location of the place is under an alley bridge way, which might be a little sketchy at night time. Security wise, I do recommend, you do not leave your child unattended. The do not have the best security service. The establishment loses one star for their security protocol. I feel the establish can do better to make parents feel more at ease. But of course it's always the parents job to watch and oversee their kids while they play.

SOLID INDOOR PLAY PLACE FOR PRESCHOOLERS…read more It's a cool space for kids to burn off some energy when the weather outdoors is less than ideal. We lucked up and got parking right in front. The entry price of $15 for a child and adult was on par what they offered (ie small ball pit, padded jungle gym, arcade). We went on a hot summer weekend with 2 kids and 3 adults. Though they were hosting a birthday party, the place was not packed at all. The toddler area was for babies and the arcade ended up being the highlight for my group. The kids both age 3 enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Wish that I had read the rave reviews about the food before I went; might return to try the food. It doesn't take much to entertain a preschooler so stop by especially if you are looking to avoid the chaos of the bigger, more popular indoor spots.

Luna Park Coney Island is so much fun Wednesday the animals are free the weekends music on the…read morebeach board walk I love coney island in the summer so much fun

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

Very unpleasant experience with a front desk staff member…read more He touched my personal belongings without permission, which is completely inappropriate. When I asked who he was, he replied "it doesn't matter" instead of properly identifying himself. Later he gave an unclear name (Anton/Anthony) and claimed to be a manager. Instead of apologizing, he spoke in a rude and disrespectful manner. This kind of behavior is unacceptable. People come to the gym to focus and feel comfortable, not to deal with this kind of attitude. I hope management addresses this.

I love one coach there - Sensei Eugine Boure, Karate Coach!!…read moreHelp is one of the best I've seen in my life. If you are looking for an incredible Sensei-good to Matchpoit!

they never answered their phone nor responded to any of my e mails. Regarding bookjng or…read moreavailabilit. I left two phone messages.

I have had parties at the funtasia facility which were organized, fun and entertaining! I have also…read morehired them for outside kids entertainment and I must say that Karen and her staff are an absolute pleasure to work with, they are always monitoring the children, and keeping everything that is planned on schedule. Karen also hosts parties at match point in Brooklyn she provides kids entertainment, bounce houses, laser tag and much much more....I will continue to use funtasia/Karen for all my children birthday parties!

Highly recommend. Place is always clean and always open staff is great with kids and also they have…read morepay one price- highly recommend doing this. This place is a gem for kids 10 and under! Check out the pic of pay one price

Cute little amusement park for my 3 yo toddler. Big enough with enough rides and more to keep him…read morehappy but small enough to walk around. We spent about 2 hours here. The workers we've encountered have been generally nice. They also sell food and snacks at a decent price. Theres also a small arcade and a free parking lot. Price is much cheaper here compared to carnival rides at our local street fairs. If you decide to come on a weekend, i would pick saturday. In my experience, the saturday i came was considerably less busy compared to sunday.