Brighton Beach — Attraction in New York

Our go-to place when we need to be reminded that we actually live in an island and are only a half-hour bike ride from the nearest beach. It's open all year round but swimming is only allowed during the summer months. It's not our preferred beach, though, given its relative proximity to the city's industrial waterways. We take the longer trek to Jacob Riis Beach in the Rockaways if we want to take a dip.

A few things to note: There's not a lot of amenities outside peak season. Social distancing isn't usually a problem, but the noticeable number of mask-less people is a...

Had a great time at Brighton Beach! The beach was clean, the boardwalk had a nice chill vibe, and it wasn’t too crowded. I didn’t eat anything since I only eat kosher, but for anyone who doesn’t keep kosher, there are tons of great food spots all around—lots of Russian and Eastern European options people really seem to love. The whole area has a cool, laid-back neighborhood feel that makes it a great place to relax. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to, especially for the beach and atmosphere....

One of the best beaches in NYC by all means the water color isn't great but clean enough. People are friendly and don't really disturb their neighbors besides loud music sometimes when people are just there to relax and hear the waves hitting sand. It's pretty well frequented, meaning families and well behaved people....