Beaches · New York
Best beaches in New York
New York’s coast runs the full range — we’ve mapped 16 of its best beaches, from family, scenic, wild, surf shores. Find the vibe you want, then build the trip around it.
Brighton BeachFamilyboardwalk sand beside Brooklyn food culture and the Atlantic surf.Coney IslandFamilythe legendary boardwalk, Cyclone, and hot dogs in NYC.Coopers BeachScenica wide, sugar-sand Hamptons beach behind the hedges.Cupsogue BeachWilda barrier-beach county park with dunes, fishing, and Fire Island inlet views.Ditch Plains BeachSurfMontauk’s beloved surf break below bluffs and weathered beach cottages.Fire IslandWildcar-free barrier-island beaches, dunes, and the Sunken Forest.Hither Hills State ParkFamilyocean beach camping, walking dunes, and Amagansett-to-Montauk sand.Jacob Riis Park BeachFamilya historic oceanfront beach at the edge of the Rockaways with Art Deco bathhouse bones.Jones BeachFamilya vast, classic Long Island state-park beach with an Art Deco tower.Long Beach (NY)Surfa wide, walkable boardwalk beach a train ride from Manhattan.Main Beach (East Hampton)Scenica frequently top-ranked, elegant Hamptons ocean beach.MontaukSurfthe surfy, lighthouse-capped tip of Long Island.Orchard BeachFamilythe Bronx Riviera, a crescent Long Island Sound beach inside Pelham Bay Park.Robert Moses State ParkFamilya broad Fire Island ocean beach with a landmark lighthouse.Rockaway BeachSurfNYC’s subway-accessible surf beach.Sunken Meadow State ParkFamilya Long Island Sound beach with boardwalk, bluffs, and calmer water.
Check local conditions, parking, and seasonal fees before you go — and always heed posted flags, rip-current warnings, and lifeguard guidance.