The 13 Best Beaches in New York, NY
These are the 13 highest-rated beaches we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Brighton Beach leads, with 4.6 stars from 118 reviews; Coney Island Beach follows at 4.5.
Between them they carry 6,653 Google reviews and average 4.1 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
2.Coney Island Beach
4.5 · 2,604 reviews · New York
4.5 stars from 2,604 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
3.Midland Beach
4.4 · 2,121 reviews · New York
4.4 stars from 2,121 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
5.Beach In Fort Washington Park
4.4 · 79 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 79 reviews. Good for kids. Open around the clock.
10.Plumb Beach (Gateway National Recreation Area)
4.2 · 922 reviews · New York
4.2 stars from 922 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
Common questions
What is the best beach in New York, NY?
Brighton Beach ranks first, with 4.6 out of 5 stars from 118 Google reviews.
Which beaches in New York, NY are good for kids?
Midland Beach, Hallett's Cove Beach, Beach In Fort Washington Park, seagate beach and Pier 4 Beach are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.