Brighton Beach
8.1Locals Score / 10#3 of 8 Beaches in New York City
free
Known forAtlantic OceanBrooklynRussian communityboardwalk
A wide, sandy Atlantic Ocean beach stretching east of Coney Island, Brighton Beach has a distinctly Russian-Ukrainian community flavor that makes it feel unlike anywhere else in the city. The boardwalk is lined with Eastern European restaurants and shops, making it ideal for a beach day followed by a meal at one of the nearby cafes. The water quality is generally good and the crowds are lighter than Coney Island proper. Subway access is straightforward on the B and Q trains, though the beach itself can get crowded on summer weekends.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.1/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask New York City
- Coney IslandBeach1.64 km · 21 min walk
- Manhattan BeachBeach1.75 km · 22 min walk
- Di Fara PizzaRestaurant5.22 km · 65 min walk
- Jacob Riis ParkBeach7.52 km · 94 min walk
- Green-Wood CemeteryPark8.7 km · 109 min walk
Where to stay near Brighton Beach
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