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3.4 (28 reviews)

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Tell ya what -- We don't mind Mondays...
Glenn V.

Point Breeze some call it and it's a quick walk to Plumb Beach -- " hey, look over there, it's Jamaica Bay in all of it's polluted splendor. A 10 minute walk to Coney Island that-A-way and over to your left, Breezy Point, a simple community as seen from the Boogie Down Brooklyn side, a great place to hang -- it'll connect you to the Atlantic Ocean. Doesn't all of what you see floating around you look and sound appetizing for a Sunday swim, just try not to open your mouth or eyes kiddies - people are pathetic with their personal garbage. With switch of the mind flip, It's not unlike the setting for Creepshow (#1) "Something to Tide You Over". Greatest movie ever for a horror loving little child such as I was -- and I was. "Welcome to the beach.... If you don't panic, if you can hold your breath ---- if you can hold your breath" -- "I I I I I I --- CAN HOLD MY BREATH -- FOR A LOOOOOOOONG TIIIIME"!!!.. hahahahahaha.. *****And that's what the polluted and polluters should have a comin' to 'em. ****** Take out what you bring in -- simple and easy as pie and bless your heart for making any effort, the garbage doesn't add up, it subtracts down, just try a little harder each time - you'll be begin to enjoy it and when the big green truck rolls in and takes it all away to a proper facility, the W's (wins) keep stacking because there's no stacking W's when you litter. Roxbury, Fort Tilden, Riis Park are all out there watching me watch them, all well known beach areas in this area and all graveyard quiet, there's nobody else here. It was overcast and grey with air dust or pollution and looked like a combination of dirty cotton and wet sugar. The more I focused upwards, the more hesitant and feeble the very pale blueish grey sky looked -- as if a painter had washed the color off his brush in a huge tub of water and the water only held one drop of a promise. Tall buildings & bright lights is knee jerk NY, I know, but take the B or Q train to Sheepshead Bay and you'll get some quiet time here, at Plumb Beach. It's 4.1 mile drivr from my door for Big Phil and I, so I think I'll be back again as the summer of 2021 quickly comes to an abrupt halt.

Dominik D.

Because it's by the side of a highway, you might be turned off, but you shouldn't be. This is a very chill little slice of heaven that you can get to directly from the Belt Parkway. Lots of seaweed, but the bay creates very subdued waves that almost look lake-like.

Paul M.

A Forgotten BEACH from MY CHILDHOOD ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My wonderful mom, who recently passed, had taken me here when I was about 5 years of age for a few years. It was an active beach then.... full of Horseshoe Crabs & fish & other creatures that my little brother & I could catch, with a simple bed sheet as a net. The creatures that were caught, we put into a bucket for a short time & watched in amazement...we then released them later. The bucket would get populated with hermit cabs, minnows, snails, jellyfish, & sometimes unusual fish, like needle nose fish. It was a time of wonder & discovery for us. 50 years ago & even now, we saw new immigrants fish a bit with real nets in the waters...but our mom taught us that the water was dirty & the fish were not healthy to eat. I always specialized in creating huge sand castle complexes that looked more like Sci-Fi Cities that I read about in the Children section of the Flatbush Public Library. These became more elaborate as I grew older & once at Jone's Beach what I thought was a "professional" photographer took two pictures, gave one to me. It became a Horseshoe Crab preserve & we were always aware as kids to avoid their prehistoric defenses. They were fascinating creatures, & sometimes they would somehow flop helplessly upside down. The poor things many legs would scramble to right itself, sometimes in vain. We would watch for a time, kind of scared to approach them, but we ultimately helped them out with a long stick. My mom always carried a pic in her wallet of me, fishing with a fake pole, when I was 5, at Plumb Beach. I loved it there so much, as well as, my mom & my brother. I especially loved & adored my mom, who struggled working midnight to morning as a nurse and somehow found the strength to also take us out of our dysfunctional home & malignant father's way....who later became very mentally ill & tried to kill both his sister & my mom. I hated him for how he treated my mom & was terrified of a beating. My mother once wrapped her arms to defend me from his blows & then we ran away for a time to my Grandfather's house for sanctuary. It was not easy, but my mom had a almost superhuman strength to raise us, basically by herself. Too bad, 1/2 Century later it is almost all but forgotten. The active beach building which used to have refreshments & bathrooms, has been long neglected & is a ruin now. I did take some pics of one of the remaining signs that have pics & names of some of the local denizens. Based on the few people & cars on a weekend, & the few Yelp reviews....as well as.. the abandoned look of the Beach, it is well past it's prime....and it still reflects me. It reflected me as a young boy, all vigorous & future looking, back when I was 5 years of age. Now, it reflects me as well, as I have past my prime at over 55 year of age, and now try to accept that the ruin of my body spells a likely early end to me. I have now have to struggle day by day, minute by minute toward some sort of retirement. Maybe one day, I will like some of my ashes throw into the waters of Plumb Beach. I will upload the pic & the pics from over 1/2 century later on this long forgotten & neglected beach from my childhood, as well as, the pic from when I "fished" there as a joyful 5 year old.

Beach overlooking the Rockaways
Mei C.

I'm writing this review in the dead of Winter to remind myself that there will be warmer days ahead. Read a Yelper's review and decided to check this beach out. Beach is located off the beaten path of the Belt Parkway; if you missed it, you missed it. I decided to take the bike path along Emmons Avenue and just walk there. Beach itself is more of a little oasis, overlooking Kingsborough College and the Rockaways on the other end. I don't know if this beach is part of the city beaches as it's not kept clean, and there's no bathrooms. My coworker told me that this beach was once a "rendezvous" point for other things (wink). Overall, this little beach is the perfect getaway from the city without really traveling too far. The potter-potty is located at the entrance if you really need to go.

Jalitza G.

I was introduced to this warm sandy beach by a very special friend. It's simply the perfect place to unwind and checkout from reality while taking In the beautiful picturesque scenery. This beach is so peaceful, you'll feel like you're somewhere abroad not in NY. It's a great spot for a picnic with a small group of friends or a romantic date with that special someone. I've even seen people having bonfires here at night. The beach is situated by Belt Parkway, and the parking lot looks like a rest stop. It's not crowded at all and feels ultra private. Im so happy my friend introduced me to this charming Brooklyn gem, it's so serene.

Kites on the sand..
Xavier T.

This Kiteboarding spot is quite good. Definitely my go-to as it is not too far from downtown Manhattan. One other cool thing is the separation between newbies and advanced riders, which makes it a lot easier to learn and improve. Unfortunately, if using the subway, you won't be able to go there without a 10 dollars cab ride.

Plumb Beach

Great nook off of east bound belt parkway, always saw the kites flying and was curious to see what the beaches looked like. Not much clean up however it's a hidden gem

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Crowded, smelly and limited parking. Only stanky porta potties, no bathroom. Skip it.

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Absolutely the BEST beach in brooklyn my son husband and i always enjoy. This is our only beach for the summer

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Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

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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

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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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