Coney Island
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
With nearly 3 miles of free sandy beaches, Coney Island’s rolling waves have been cooling off New Yorkers for centuries. Cleaner than it used to be with lots of character and attractions.
* Find courts for beach volleyball, handball, and basketball as well as playgrounds, amusement rides at Luna Park and the New York Aquarium.
* Lifeguards are on duty 10am to 6pm, every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
* Wear your bathing suit; changing in the public bathrooms is forbidden.
* If Coney’s beach is too crowded, walk to clean, calm Brighton Beach among Little Odessa’s Russian and Ukrainian shops and restaurants.
🍽 Get a hot dog (or corn dog) and fries, at Nathan’s Famous German-style all-beef dogs on toasted potato buns at Feltman’s of Coney Island. Grab a slice of thin-crust pizza at legednary Totonno’s, seafood at Paul’s Daughter ,Caribbean food at Footprints Cafe, tacos, tortas & Las Frutas Locas. at Dona Zita Mexican Restaurant. Dessert options include gelato at Coney’s Cones and candy apple and homemade marshmallow balls at 75 years-old Williams Candy
🚊 Near the last stop, Stillwell Avenue, of the D, Q, N, or F train.
🚙 Drive to Surf Avenue for (mostly metered) street parking or pay less than $20 in the lot at MCU Stadium.
Luna Park
Visit Coney Island’s iconic seaside amusement park, home of the historic Cyclone and Thunderbolt roller coasters, dozens of family-friendly and thrill rides, dining, carnival games shops and more.
Buy unlimited-ride 4-hour wristbands (buy online to avoid lines) or pay per ride at the park. Some attractions only available for riders over 48 inches tall.
🍽 Get Nathan’s Hot Dogs, french fries, funnel, ice cream and more carnival fare at The Half Moon Food Court; personal pizzas, salads, and paninis at Al Cavallino; apps, cheesesteaks, tacos, cocktails and more at Salt & Sizzle and gelato in a variety of flavors at Coney’s Cones. lots of outdoor seating throughout the park.
🌳 Also play on the beach (and find more food options) across the boardwalk, or see sharks and jellyfish at the New York Aquarium.