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    Manhattan Beach

    3.5 (66 reviews)

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    A few humanoids and no lifeguards..
    Glenn V.

    Talk about two words that seemingly do not go well together, whose thinking "beach" certainly can not be making reference or thought flows to the limestone foundation of the concrete summer sweat box of Manhattan's surly streets, and that's in the good weather. "Worst pronoun ever" Comic Book Guy - The Simpsons. Walking in from parking near the pretentious embassies which won't be making the cover of Architectural Digest anytime soon as I see it, but the construction might look good somewhere in some distant land. But the striking irony is in fifty feet, the grassroots grow from every nook that faces the sun and the water from curb to sand. The entrance needs desperately to be weeded and not with the Monsanto death bomb called Roundup, for the sake of the kids there must be a safe alternative. All sections suffer overgrowth, basketball courts, slides and swings, restrooms and picnic benches and pizza boxes, cans and bottles, straws and Sweet N Low packets -- we are a squirrels dream. I sat to read a little from a book called SIN, given to me by a friend who thinks I need some attoning, the book is over 100 years old and almost split in half once I opened it, interesting read none the less, that classic old English really gets me excited. The beach water was so still, like a glass sheen with one oversized body surfacing and then resubmerging and I pictured Jason Voorhees pulling him under for eternity. With eleven Friday the 13ths include Jason Takes Manhattan (worst Friday the 13th ever) why not Jason Takes Manhattan Beach? He's been to outer space ya know. Concrete boarders the sand in a reverse C shape and the older Ruskies walk it with style in droopy water wear in aging sagging parts which isn't the most attractive thing to view, but i respect their moxy. The sand is gravely and damp, like walking in a cheap fish tank so placing a cotton blanket down results in a quickly wet bottom to wear around. It sure sounds like I had an experience worthy of less stars but it's not the picture I'm attempting to paint. For Brooklyn, it's better than Plum Beach which is next in my review line of fire, so buckle up for that one.

    Shana H.

    Nah, for real though, this is one of my favorite beaches. It is so quaint, quiet, and beautiful. I truly loved it here. Other humans in the vicinity gave everyone their space and it had a nice and comfortable vibe. Out of all my years in BK, I did not even realize such a place existed and was so happy to have had the experience. A great thing about this beach is that it is absolutely clean, and from what I could see... there was some construction being done-- so there should be some new restrooms open to the public soon. I did not experience the water, because I was indeed giving it the side eye due to its color ( I'm used to that turquoise blue) but others seemed to enjoy it. Highly recommend it.

    Al B.

    Beautiful place. Suitable for walking, there is a beach and picnic areas. Near playground.

    Fawn G.

    I just discovered this beach: Long Beach is my favorite beach but this Summer the LIRR construction put a damper on visiting it. What normally takes an hour to get there took close to two. I've Ubered to this beach and on a good day it takes 15 minutes on a traffic day about thirty minutes. As far as convenience, it's extremely close to Bay Ridge. As far as it being a great beach..well.. here's my perspective: Good for families as there are picnic tables on premises for barbecuing and gatherings. Food: extremely limited. There is a mini food place that sells the usual burgers and hot dogs, etc. There is also a mini Carvel. However, charging $3.50 for a Good Humor ice cream bar is a bit much especially when $3.50 buys you a box of six bars at the supermarket just bring them in a cooler. Best to bring your own or visit nearby restaurants The water: the color is meh The sand: not white but at least it's cleaner than Coney Island. Space: extremely small but the days I visited wasn't extremely crowded thus seems spacious Restrooms: just close your eyes, let's just say they could keep it tidier Parking: there is a parking lot Transportation: B1 and B49 gets you to the beach, in front of the entrance however Bay Ridgeites prepare for an hour trip since the bus is LOCAL Train: Q to Sheepshead Bay and about a mile to walk Uber is the most practical for me, $9 both ways The positive is on a weekday it's very peaceful On the weekends a little rowdy. All in all not a bad experience

    Manhattan Beach
    Chris E.

    Great little beach tucked away in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood. If you're one of the lucky ones who live nearby, then it's only a short walk away. For those who need to drive here, unfortunately, there is no street parking allowed in the neighborhood from May 15 - September 15 on weekends so be prepared to park a bit further way, specifically across from the bay area. As for the beach? It is never extremely crowded (like the more popular Coney Island area) and there's plenty of space to lay out and get your tan on! Also, what's great about this small beach is that it's family friendly with plenty of groups all around, especially in the picnic area. The picnic area, located at the entrance of the beach, allows for bbqing and mass group gatherings. In addition, there's a small water playground on the premises for kids. Like I said, there's not much to this beach. It's comparably smaller than all of the neighboring beaches. If you're looking for a more intimate beach and MUCH MUCH smaller crowds then Manhattan Beach is definitely the way to go.

    Yeah.....The beach is one of my favorite places to be!
    Alexis M.

    Relaxation....Peacefulness.....Bliss......Calmness.... These are all of the things that come to mind when I think about as well as when I spend time at Manhattan Beach. This is my favorite beach to hang out at in Brooklyn, the place that I am proud to call home. There are so many things that I absolutely enjoy about visiting Manhattan Beach: 1.) Food Section - Great selection of various things to eat such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, french fries etc...The hot dogs and french fries are delicious! 2.) Carvel Ice Cream- I cannot get enough of eating a carvel vanilla ice cream sundae with fresh strawberries! 3.) The beautiful view. I can literally lay on my blanket/towel and relax there for hours. 4.)The sand, water and beautiful view provides me with a sense of calmness. 5.) I always experiene Peacefulness Manhattan Beach!

    Shamorra B.

    I haven't been here in years but I remember this being the best beach in Brooklyn. Back in high school days like 09 I remember being able to park on the streets if you can find one. I'm not sure what new rules took place but now parking in the lot is mandatory and there is a whopping $25 fee. For a beach in New York it is pretty clean. It wasn't crowded,I didn't see any litter on the sand or the surrounding area and the water was the same bluish brown water that I remember from senior cut day. If you been out the country you would probably never want to get in any water in NYC again but its a good place if you wanna take your kids and let them have a good time in the summer.

    Taylor A.

    Today is beautiful there's a nice breeze it's not crowded it's clean I found parking the water is the perfect temperature I have no complaints!!! People are quieter continue their children. My only advice is bring sunblock and bug spray

    Koku K.

    Very convenient for me to get to, and always a lot of fun. I used to ride my bike all the way down here, but with this heat it's easier to just hop on the train. If I'm not napping on the beach, or jumping in the water to escape the heat, I'm people watching on the boardwalk. Lots of friendly people around. You can get in on a game of soccer, football, or even volleyball if you're capable. Don't be the drunken out of shape guy who ruins the game either. Actually just don't be drunk on the beach. It's too hot out there for all that. Today it's supposed to be 96 degrees, and I want nothing to do w/this air conditioner. I'm going to get in the water & wade w/the floaters.

    crowded on hot days
    Rory Q.

    A bit further than Coney island, could be very crowded on hot days. Fair facilities. People BBQ near the park, kids have playground not very far from the beach. Nice soft sand, water not very clean, but acceptable. $20 for parking on weekend. $7 for weekdays. Absolutely no street parking in summer weekends.

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    2 months ago

    Great beach, great views, but it's wasn't clean and a lot of homeless people drinking other then that is was a great experience

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    If you're a fan of the beach it is a nice place to go. The beach is pretty clean but I wouldn't get in the water.

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    The water is really clean, and there isn't that many people blasting music over a boombox

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    My bf took me to this beach on Saturday. Very clean and very peaceful. Love it. A lot of traffic coming in and out though.

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    Ask the Community - Manhattan Beach

    Are dogs allowed on the beach? Also, are there restrooms available?

    Not sure about dogs. But there are restrooms!

    What are the parking fees on weekdays and weekends? Also, are there areas where barbecuing is permitted?

    There are no parking fees. On weekdays, you can park in the surrounding neighborhood. However, on weekends, you cannot park nearby in the summer due to parking regulations. Barbecuing is permitted towards the entrance of the beach, but not… Read more

    Is parking free during the week ?? OR HOW MUCH? Is the parking lot close to the beach? How is it for a date?

    Unless you find parking on a side street, the parking lot associated with the beach is not free during the week or weekends. I am not quite sure of the rates but I think it's $12 during the week vs $20 on a weekend. This is a beach so in terms of a… Read more

    How's the parking? Any info on prices and location. Are there any free parking near the beach? It's been awhile.

    $22 weekend and Holidays and it is good parking!

    Going to be hit this weekend I know no lifeguard but can we still sit on the beach?

    I dunno but long island is going to get hit badly

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    Review Highlights - Manhattan Beach

    Located in south Brooklyn and within walking distance from Coney island beach you will find this small beach.

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    Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

    Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

    (298 reviews)

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    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.

    Breezy Point Tip - Police Man

    Breezy Point Tip

    (12 reviews)

    This is a private area so be aware before you go. I didn't know, as this is part of the National…read moregateway park so it's still a bit confusing. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_National_Recreation_Area Most of the area is owned by the breezy point cooperative. As you approach you will see a gatehouse where those going to the cooperative must check in, and those going through pass on the left. I had no indication that it was private at this point. I drive on to the fisherman's entrance, I canister this is 222nd street, and parked. I had a lovely walk, going all the way to the point and back. Later, as I was checking out an old military tower, I was approached by a resident. He seemed nice enough but I quickly realised that he was trying to determine whether I belonged there. He mentioned more than once that the entire area was private and that the only way people can get access is by knowing someone who lives there. Later I read reviews that you are allowed to go to the park if you first get a free day pass from the ranger station at riis park, or hike from Fort Tilden. So know before you go!

    Raw and elemental is what this beach is, just an expanse of sand and dunes and grass and many…read moreshorebirds. It's magical if you like to be far from the maddening crowd, and can handle being far from a working toilet too. As you head further out, the beach has, thankfully, less garbage than by Fort Tilden, though you might find, as we did, when you stroll along the shore an occasional dead blowfish, jellyfish, a horseshoe crab. The music you hear will be surf, gently rolling in or hammering at the shore and the occasional screeches of birds. A top site for birding, this beach didn't disappoint and we didn't even visit at peak migrating times. Just be careful if you walk further up along the sands and watch for signs that tell you not to disturb the nesting areas. Nature's ecosystem is more fragile than you think. The beach is a trek from Fort Tilden. You do need a permit if you have a car as the rangers here do check. If you don't have a car, be prepared to hike, and hike, and hike from Fort Tilden. It's a shorter walk if you take the trails from Fort Tilden and might seem endless if you walk along the shore. For all those of you who post on your profile that you love beach walks, well, Breezy Point will offer you the chance to prove your words!

    Fort Tilden

    Fort Tilden

    (72 reviews)

    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

    Beach-goers are not allowed to park, or swim/bathe/wade at Fort Tilden. Dogs are not allowed on the…read morebeach in the Spring and Summer. Dogs are never allowed off-leash here, or anywhere else in Gateway National Recreation Area. Please, see my 2016 review below for all of the details! :) There is a nice bathroom with water fountains at Fort Tilden, but it closes around 5 pm (or sometimes earlier). There is no parking without a permit, unless you are there for a sports league, the community garden, theater, fishing (permit required), or some other official business. Where you can swim: https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/beaches.htm Safety: https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/safety.htm Dogs: https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/pets.htm Why you cannot let your dog off-leash, or on the beatch: https://www.nps.gov/gate/learn/news/pet-restrictions-during-plover-season.htm Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.nps.gov/gate/frequently-asked-questions-gateway.htm

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