New York beaches included in the list of the 25 best in the USA: where to go in the summer in the city
'03.05.2022'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
Summer is fast approaching. And that means it's time to make trips to unwind and relax on the beach. But not all beaches are equally good, according to the portal. Travel + Leisure, which compiled the top 25 best beaches in the United States. It identified the best beaches using criteria that define an ideal beach, such as sand, waves, level of privacy, public transport and parking available, promenade, entertainment, and even the number of trees. silent.com.
Here are the New York beaches that made it to this list.
Rockaway Beach - Queens, New York
Rockaway Beach may not be your typical palm-lined beach. But the white sand, eight-kilometer-long waterfront with surfer-worthy waves make it the perfect getaway for New Yorkers. In addition, it is easily accessible by metro or bus. The embankment is new, and the beach was restored after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The beach also has a skate park, volleyball and handball courts, as well as playgrounds, showers and toilets. There are barbecue areas for picnics and eateries along the waterfront.
Coney Island Beach - Brooklyn, New York
It is a public beach with a rich history and tradition. The boardwalk makes it easy to walk to the famous amusement park, which is home to the Wonder Wheel, the Cyclone roller coaster and the New York Aquarium.
New York City beaches will reopen for swimming over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28th. All beaches are free and open to the public.
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During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm, according to the City Parks Department. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed areas are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Look for public beaches in New York at nycgovparks.org .
None of the Staten Island beaches made it to Travel + Leisure's Best Beaches list, but there are several nearby beaches that are among the best.
Check out all the top 25 beaches in the US on Travel + Leisure.
