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New York Beaches
Long Island is the site for the beaches in New York; there are over hundred and fifty clean and white sand beaches here. In fact; some of the best public ones in the world are located here. To get Long Island, take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to Long Beach and from there go south to the beach itself.
A few Long Island beaches are open only to residents, but most are open to everyone. Most famous include the Hamptons, and Fire Island. The Hamptons, located on Eastern Long Island is the coolest destination for NY residents, Hamptons offers visitors an array of outdoor activities including boating, fishing, exclusive shopping and more. There are also many natural parks where visitors can enjoy the local fauna and flora.
Other popular beaches are Coney Island and Jones Beach. Quieter and also in Long Island is Long Beach.
Jones Beach, formally known as Jones Beach State Park is located in southern Nassau County on the Atlantic Ocean, is renowned for its six mile stretch of ocean beach, reflected in the millions of visitors per year; it is one of the most popular summer recreational locations for New York. Its outdoor marine theatre is well-known for its concert series held throughout the summer.
Coney Island, located south of Brooklyn, with a beach on the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most popular vacation destinations for New Yorkers; it is located about 60 minutes from Manhattan, the easiest way to get there is to take the B, D, N or F subway at Stillwell Ave-Coney Island and D, F at W 8th Street.
Coney Island is first and foremost a recreational park filled with restaurants, stores and other traditional attractions. It is home also to the New York Aquarium, the Cyclone rollercoaster, Nathan's hotdog stand, there are also freak shows and carnival rides nearby. Coney Island is home of the famous Mermaid Parade, held every year to celebrate the beginning of the summer season.
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