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    3.5 (67 reviews)

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    Bernice N.

    I forgot how awesome this beach was. It's one of the better beaches in New York. The shores are a little rocky but for the most part it's not that bad. The tides stayed low most of the day, so it turned out to be a great day. The life guards were few but the ones that were there were on alert. This beach is not a large one, but it was just right for my family of five, and some other family members we met there. They have a local park nearby, they have an area for BBQ, and plenty of tables and benches for you to just hang out by or near the beach. They have a large food concession area, if you want to purchase some food or drink items. They close shop early though. It was an ice cream truck nearby. It's just a really nice place to hang out even if you don't want to go to the beach. The bathrooms were clean. They have staff constantly on standby to keep the bathrooms clean. People were really having a good time relaxing and enjoying themselves. The neighborhood is also one to be in Awe, because they have and are continuing to build such luxury homes. Looks like homes from out of Bel-Air lol. Anyway if you haven't been here it's one I would recommend. - Thumbs up for me.

    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.

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    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… 

    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… 

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

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    Plumb Beach

    Plumb Beach

    3.3
    (29 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Not a bad area. The porta potty smells horrible...but other than that it is a nice little area to…read morehang out in. We came there when it was about to rain so it was not sunny the entire time, it started pouring just as we were leaving.. which made for a super beautiful view of the sky, with sun rays shining through. There are TONS of bushes with different fruits there, which I did not expect.. and also a TON of glass in the sand which is horrible, so BE CAREFUL! There are also spiky plants in the sand as well that hurt if you step on them so at least wear slippers. If you come there with your bike, just know you will have to climb around to get to the beach area. Tons of people windsurfing there which was a pretty cool thing to watch, them being raised up into the air and falling into the water. The view is gorgeous there as well so I naturally had to take tons of photos. There generally ARE people there and you will see them pass by but you can find spots where you are out of view if you want to sunbathe there. Overall a nice little spot to stop by every once in a while while biking by the belt.

    What Happened to Plum Beach?…read more Two years ago, I gave Plumb Beach five stars. It was a peaceful little Brooklyn treasure where individuals, couples and families relaxed, people walked their dogs, windsurfers enjoyed the water, and others simply came to enjoy nature. After visiting last weekend on July 28, 2026, I barely recognized it. The issue wasn't the normal sounds of people enjoying the beach. It was extremely loud amplified music from large speakers that could be heard far beyond the groups using them. A senior beachgoer objected when a massive 4'x 3' speaker, positioned only about 10 feet from him and his wife, was turned on at full blast. This couple, along with dozens of other individuals and families, had already been peacefully enjoying the beach before a group of approximately 20+ people, (including babies) arrived and set up beside them with a large tent, enormous speaker and barbecue grills. When the gentleman objected to the volume, the music was initially turned down. Shortly afterward, however, the entire group packed up their tent, speaker and belongings and relocated approximately one city block farther down the beach, near where I was sitting. They then turned the music up extremely loud again. What demonstrates just how excessive the volume was is that even after moving that considerable distance, their music could still be clearly heard back where the gentleman and his wife had been sitting. Near me, it was so loud that I couldn't hear my small personal radio sitting beside me. I watched other beachgoers become frustrated, pack up their belongings and leave what had been a peaceful beach before this group arrived. TO BE CLEAR, this is not about the type, language, or culture of the music. It could have been American, Caribbean, Chinese, Pakistani, Russian, or any other genre or language. The issue is not the music itself--it is the VOLUME. No one person's music should be so loud that everyone around them is forced to listen to it or leave. Public spaces are meant to be shared respectfully so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy them. A few days later, I returned to Plumb Beach hoping my experience had been an isolated incident. Unfortunately, what I found was even more discouraging. The area where the large gathering had been was covered with garbage. There were beer bottles (including broken glass), food containers, disposable plates and cups, plastic bags, charcoal remnants, citrus fruit, and even soiled diapers scattered throughout the sand and among the protected dune vegetation. These aren't just cosmetic issues. Broken glass creates a hazard for people, pets and wildlife, and trash left in the dunes damages one of the most environmentally sensitive parts of the beach. My concern has never been about families gathering or people enjoying themselves. It's about respecting a public beach that belongs to everyone. If you can carry coolers, grills, diapers, food, beverages, and supplies onto the beach, you can carry the empty containers and garbage back off the beach. Plumb Beach WAS one of Brooklyn's peaceful hidden treasures. I sincerely hope stronger enforcement of littering, noise, grilling, and dune protection can help restore the beach so future visitors can enjoy the natural beauty that once made this place so special.

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    Breezy Point Tip

    Breezy Point Tip

    4.2
    (12 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    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!

    As a self professed beach lover and comber, I've scoured many locations for what I would consider a…read morebefitting location. Not overcrowded, clean and somewhat family oriented. A buddy of mine has had a house on Breezy Point for years, its been with his family for about three generations. From Grandpa, the ole salty dog, too his parents, everyone within his family and amongst his friends -- everyone seemed so happy and light of heart. Beach living can do that for a person. Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes. We fished off the docks, we swam in tbe water at sunlight, played music, danced and sang after the clam bakes at moonlight. Cracked a brew or two in the process. The strip of stores have minimal offerings, but with all the peaceful and easy feelings to swim within on land, the necessities can wait.

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    Police boat
    We hoped the seagull would catch some for us...wasn't to be. Credit for pic to sis.
    We hoped the seagull would catch some for us...wasn't to be. Credit for pic to sis.
    After our long trek, sis fired away with the camera

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    Fort Tilden

    Fort Tilden

    4.1
    (71 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    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.

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    Jacob Riis Park

    Jacob Riis Park

    3.8
    (160 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Fabulous beach! We brought our own food and drinks, but was…read moreshocked to see all the food choices offered. All the proces of food and drinks were reasonable for NYC. A glass of wine was about $10 and a glass of beer about 8 bucks! I was also glad to see a coffee and matcha spot. There are bathrooms to the left of the clock and the right of the clock. Each restroom had about 20 stalls. I didn't notice if there were changing rooms. I did see outside showers. You can walk in for free but if you drive in, it is $20. It was very confusing because there was no staff at the booth. There are QR codes, to apply to park. When we asked other drivers they said it's free but when you get to the beach they have signs reminding you to pay. Other than that. I would definitely return.

    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 :-)

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    Plenty of seating for eating
    Plenty of seating for eating
    6/21/2024
    6/21/2024
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