Manhattan Beach
7.5Locals Score / 10#6 of 8 Beaches in New York City
free
Known forBrooklynAtlantic Oceanquiet beachresidential
Manhattan Beach is a quiet, upscale Brooklyn neighborhood beach at the eastern end of the Coney Island peninsula, offering a calm, well-maintained stretch of Atlantic Ocean shoreline that feels worlds away from the Coney Island crowds. The surrounding neighborhood is leafy and residential, and the beach attracts a local, low-key crowd of families and regulars. There are no rides or amusements — just a clean beach, calm water, and a pleasant park. It's not well-served by subway (the B/Q stop at Brighton Beach requires a walk), so many visitors arrive by car or bike.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.5/10- Value9.5
- Iconic5.5
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level4.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.0
Nearby in Ask New York City
- Brighton BeachBeach1.75 km · 22 min walk
- Coney IslandBeach3.36 km · 42 min walk
- Di Fara PizzaRestaurant5.55 km · 69 min walk
- Jacob Riis ParkBeach5.8 km · 73 min walk
- Green-Wood CemeteryPark9.36 km · 117 min walk
Where to stay near Manhattan Beach
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