After a harsh, long winter, new Yorkers again to feel taste to life, the ocean, beaches, burgers and cocktails. But here’s the problem: how much can you get to the promised places of power, borrowing a car from a colleagues, neighbors, relatives and friends?! What to do if your car is still there, and the helicopter you have not earned? Do we have the whole summer to spend in the city? Not at all! We have made a selection of the 15 best beaches of new York and its environs, which can be reached by public transport from all parts of the city and the most convenient route.
1. Robert Moses State Park
Where it is:
Long Island
How to get there:
Take the train Long Island Rail Road Babylon station. A round-trip ticket costs $25. Then on the bus S-47 Suffolk bus (ticket is about $2) and drive to Robert Moses State Park.
All that separates you from the beautiful sandy beach on the ocean, with a length of 8 km, is an easy trip by train and bus. Direct message, unfortunately, not yet, but Robert Moses state Park is worth a little ride. There is always something to do. Love Golf? It offers 18-hole Golf course. You — an avid surfer? at your disposal — the best ocean waves. And then you can just have a picnic. And all of this in relative solitude, this beach is almost never crowded.
Be sure to go to Field 5, which rises two hundred year old lighthouse Fire Island Lighthouse. On the top of the lighthouse are 100 steps, rising on which you can see the beautiful ocean from a height. If too lazy to get up, and downstairs to make some racy selfie on the memory of a perfect day at Robert Moses State Park.
2. Sandy Hook
Where it is:
New Jersey
How to get there:
To the beach you will take a small ferry Seastreak, which daily from 6.40 depart from piers on East 35th Street and Wall Street. The last return ferry is at 20.30. The price of the ticket in both ends — $46. On a weekend trip the first flight will cost you only $30.
When they reached sandy hook, the tourist simply lost in the diversity of opportunities for recreation. 11 km of open coast can not only relax from the urban bustle. Cycling, fishing, walking tours to the Fort Hancock, the oldest existing lighthouse in the United States — is not a complete list of entertainment.
And, by the way, Gunnison is a beach for nudists, i.e. are sunbathing in the costume of Adam and eve. But you will not have to worry about ugly marks from the swimsuit.
Families and fans of noisy guests also enjoy the North beach and the Site of beach.
3. Orchard Beach
Where it is:
Bronx
How to get there:
It can be reached with one transfer in Pelham Bay Park, which will take the train # 6. Near the Park sits on the Bx29 bus going to City Island Avenue and actually going to the beach.
To Orchard Beach, which was formerly called the Riviera of new York, easily accessible from anywhere in Manhattan. Created a beach in the 1930-ies by the order of Robert Moses. The length of the coastline is about 2 km away. This is the only public beach in the Bronx. Here you can spend a day sunbathing and swimming, but basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball or have a picnic in specially equipped places. Romantics will appreciate a sunset cruise on a wooden bridge.
4. Coney Island
Where it is:
Brooklyn
How to get there:
Fast and simple to train F, D, N or Q to Coney Island station or West Eighth Street.
Coney island is an iconic place on the East coast, known for the ongoing carnivals and noisy rides. Close to the new York aquarium, In the period of peak attendance of beach here is the mermaid Parade, Well, what a summer in the Big Apple without popular contest for eating hot dogs. (Although be warned once: effect of participation in them is entirely your own responsibility.).
In between swims, stroll along the boardwalk trails, grab a hot dog or sandwich. Coney island is one of the most popular beaches of the city, so come here early to get the best place under the sun.
5. Brighton Beach
Where it is:
Brooklyn
How to get there:
Is Brighton beach is easier: you take the Q or B train and get off at the station.
Thousands of new Yorkers come here from the big city, escaping from the summer heat. Unlike refined Coney island, this beach setting is the most that neither is democratic. And time flies here. Besides, in this area you can touch the culture of Russian-speaking population in new York: Brighton beach has long been popular with immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Matter how stereotypical it may sound, in any restaurant you will be served a glass of cold vodka and this soup. No wonder this area is called Little Odessa. Once here, it’s like you are transported to the shore of the Black sea.
6. Fire Island
Where it is:
Long Island
How to get there:
The easiest way is to take the train Long Island Rail Road and stop at Bay Shore. A return ticket will cost about $37. Then sadites on the ferry and in 20 minutes you are already on the island.
Leave at the computer for 40 km the scenic beaches of fire island. The island is ideal for family holidays, especially Ocean Beach. And Pines — a favorite vacation spot of LGBT people.
On the island there is no transport, and thus exhaust! There are even no roads with asphalt cover — move around the island on foot or by bike.
On fire island held a very noisy party in the city. But for those who need to relax, here you can find a quiet, secluded area.
7. Shelter Island
Where it is:
Long Island
How to get there:
By train Long Island Rail Road will take you to Greenport for $42,50 (return ticket) and from there a ferry for 10 minutes and $2 will take you to the island.
Shelter island is a hospitable shelter for the fugitives from urban anthill. There are much less people than, say, in the Hamptons. (Unless, of course. you may want to visit one of the local restaurants or bars.) A leisurely camping, you are guaranteed. You can kayak, or go on excursions in the nearby Mashomack preserve. The bars offer original varieties of craft beer. And, of course, this is the place for those who wish to sunbathe away from prying eyes.
8. Rockaway Beach
Where it is:
Queens
How to get there:
Hop on a train in the direction of Broad Channel, then transfer to the S train and go to station Rockaway Park-Beach 116th. There is another option — ferry (ticket price one way $2,75). Ferries depart from pier No. 11 at Wall Street. To go to Beach 108th Street and Beach Channel Drive.
Getting to this Paradise for surfers, easy. The journey from downtown could take up to 1.5 hours. But the goal is a long path to it. Rockaway beach is becoming more popular among young people, because it has everything: great sand, easy wind, waves, lots of affordable eateries with tacos and cheeseburgers. At the beach bars also serve pretty good cocktails that definitely deserve attention.
9. Long Beach
Location:
Long Island
How to get there:
You can get there direct train Long Island Rail Road station Long Beach. The fare is from $20 to $28 at both ends.
In a modest long island town has everything to spend a great day on the beach. The sandy strip length of 8 km is designed for volleyball and Frisbee. Music lovers will appreciate the local scene, where small concerts. The road from new York city center will take about an hour by train. But in addition to the train ticket, the fare also includes vouchers for access to the beach. When playing in the fresh air will Wake up a healthy appetite, you can always visit one of the nearby restaurants where the food is tasty and inexpensive.
10. Jones Beach
Where it is:
The Guy (Wantagh).
How to get there:
Train Long Island Rail Road will take you from Penn Station to Freeport. Then you will need to find a special group bus to Jones beach. Total cost is $21 for the whole journey. The bus departs from station Freeport every hour on weekdays and every 30 minutes during the weekend.
As the bus is always Packed to the trip can polysporting mood. However, once at Jones beach, you’ll forget about all discoforce in the way. It is ideal for families with young children. There is mini Golf, 2 pools and a wide beach with clean fine sand. On the beach often hosts concerts. To the ocean are wooden walkways, so the walk will not only pleasant but also comfortable.
11. Jersey Shore and Long Branch
Where it is:
New Jersey
How to get there:
Bus New Jersey Transit will be delivered to any place on the coast of your choice: Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Cape May or even in Atlantic City. But you can try to go beyond the standard program and go to a wonderful place — long Branch. Travel packages are sold here at a price of $36 is already included voucher for a visit to the beach.
Coming here you find yourself surrounded by luxury shops and restaurants with unique cuisine right on the first line of the beach. Long Branch will appeal not only to families, but also single travelers: in the evenings there are hot parties.
Once on long Branch was the summer residence of Ulysses S. Grant. And since this place is considered worthy for a presidential vacation, then it’s worth it, that you met him!
12. Manhattan Beach
Where it is:
Brooklyn
How to get there:
You can get here with one change. The first ride on the bus B or Q to Brighton beach. There transfer to bus B1 and drive for about five minutes to the bus stop, Oriental Boulevard.
If you are looking for a more tranquil alternative to staying on Coney island, the best choice for you would be Manhattan beach. You can start with a tour of the mansions in the vicinity of this Brooklyn beach, and then it is better to start building your sand castles or playing volleyball. For complete relaxation enjoy a picnic right on the beach.
13. South Beach and Franklin D. Roosevelt Beach
Location:
Staten Island
How to get there:
To get to South beach, first you need to drive on the ferry Staten Island Ferry to St. George Terminal. Then take the S51 bus, going in the direction of Father Capodanno Boulevard and exit on Sandy Lane. If your ultimate goal is the beach of Franklin Roosevelt, the route will be the same, but to leave the bus need to be on Seaview Avenue.
Want to spend a great weekend in new York or just to enjoy a great pizza — go to Staten island. Here is something to see. At night be sure to go to the famous bridge Verrazano-Narrows, and in the afternoon enjoy kayaking, fishing or just stroll along the boardwalk. A nice bonus of this stay — free ferries Staten Island Ferry, which allowed alcohol.
14. The Hamptons
Where it is:
Long Island
How to get there:
If you are not able to travel by seaplanes and helicopters, you can still get on one of the most fashionable and, accordingly, the most expensive beaches in the Hamptons. For this you need to book train tickets Cannonball Long Island Rail Road at a price of $51,25 in one end. The train departs from Penn Station on Fridays. So you can get to Westhampton, Southampton, Brigantine, East HAMPTON, and finally to Montauk. A return ticket will cost $43,25.
In the Hamptons like the rest of celebrities. Luxury mansions, numerous round-the-clock bars at the resort attract huge number of tourists. However, it should be said that on long island many other cities where the offer is not less than the advertised Hamptons. And you will want to spend time there, not much money.
15. Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
Where it is:
Massachusetts
How to get there:
From may 25 until labor Day Seastreak ferry goes to the island of Martha’s vineyard vineyard every Friday. Already the road there is a guided tour. You views of Manhattan, Roosevelt island, Queensboro bridge and Block island. This trip is quite expensive — about $240 round trip.
Oak bluffs is a wonderful, albeit touristy town welcomes visitors with blocks of delightful cottages. Local public beaches (of which there are many) are ideal for fishing, boating or a leisurely rest. And the restaurants serve the freshest seafood.
