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Brighton Beach

Orchard Beach

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3 NYC Beaches That Capture the City's Spirit

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For visitors, NYC beaches are the City's under-the-radar gems. 

NYC Beaches: Orchard Beach, Brighton Beach, Rockaway Beach, Coney Island Beach 

Rippers

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Restaurants

The Rockaways

Things to Do

New York City

Queens

Visitor Information

Guides & Experiences

Family

Burgers

Quick Bite

A hip update on the traditional beach concession stand, Rippers&mdash;created by the culinary minds behind New Brooklyn stalwarts Roberta&#39;s and the Meat Hook&mdash;serves up classic summer fare like burgers, hot dogs, fries, burritos and fish, with beer, sangria and a selection of fresh juices to wash them down.

Rippers - Rockaways

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Surf’s up at Rockaway Beach, Queens. Kids and adults enjoy playgrounds, fishing and more at this popular seaside spot.

Rockaway Beach, Queens: Attraction Guide

Outdoors & Recreation

 The Rockaways are a popular summertime spot, but surfers flock to Rockaway Beach year-round for its two surf beaches.


Coney Island

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In just a little over an hour, you can be transported from the glitz and glamour of Manhattan to the old-school amusement of Brooklyn’s Coney Island.

Coney Island | Brooklyn | Attractions

Attractions & Tours

Brooklyn

Free

Amusements

Maritime/Waterfront

Summer

Brooklyn's beachside attraction holds the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous and a boardwalk.

People enjoy a sunny day at a beach with a sandy shore, some playing near the water and others gathered in the distance; trees and cloudy blue sky are in the background.

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Enjoy sun, food, and shopping at Orchard Beach – the Bronx's only beach. Summertime fun is just a short ride from Manhattan.

Orchard Beach, Bronx: Visit The Riviera of New York City

Pelham Bay

The Bronx

Formerly known as "The Riviera of New York City," Orchard Beach, the Bronx's only beach, is still a popular hotspot on a hot day.

Orchard Beach - Pelham Bay

Kashkar Café

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Kashkar Café is around to satisfy your cravings for Uighur cuisine's onion-, garlic-, cumin-, pepper- and lamb-heavy dishes.

Kashkar Café | Brooklyn | Brighton Beach restaurants 

Chinese

Russian

Turkish

Kashkar Café is one of the City's only Uighur restaurants.

Tatiana

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Even in a neighborhood as awash in authentic, upscale Russian restaurants as Brighton Beach, Tatiana stands out.

Tatiana | Brooklyn | Restaurants

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3 NYC Beaches that Capture the City's Spirit

New York City’s beaches are not-so-hidden gems. Here are some of our favorites.

3 NYC Beaches That Capture the City's Spirit

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