Best Beaches In & Around NYC

Best Beaches in & Around NYC

Beach season is on, NYC. Whether you're chasing a sandy staycation or planning a quick road trip, we’ve rounded up the best beaches near NYC to swim, sunbathe, and soak up summer.

From city spots to Long Island icons and scenic state parks across New Jersey and Connecticut, these are the most beloved, accessible beaches in the tri-state. Bookmark this, grab some SPF, and let’s go.

New York Beaches

Photo: Jones Beach State Park FB

Top New York State Beaches

• Jones Beach State Park
• Robert Moses State Park
• Montauk Point State Park
• Hither Hills State Park
• Camp Hero State Park
• Orient Beach State Park
• Shadmoor State Park
• Hallock State Park Preserve
• Wildwood State Park
• Heckscher State Park
• Sunken Meadow State Park
• Bayswater Point State Park

More NYC-Area Beaches

• Jacob Riis Park
• Nickerson Beach (Nassau County residents only for parking)
• Harbor Island Park Beach
• Coney Island & Brighton Beach
• Manhattan Beach
• Midland Beach & South Beach
• Wolfe’s Pond Beach
• Orchard Beach
• Rockaway Beach
• East Hampton Main Beach
• Fire Island National Seashore

New Jersey Beaches

Island Beach State Park

New Jersey State Parks

• Island Beach State Park
• Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
• Cape May Point State Park
• Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area)

Other Popular NJ Beaches

• Asbury Park
• Atlantic City
• Ocean Grove
• Ocean City
• Wildwood & Wildwood Crest

Connecticut Beaches

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Top Connecticut State Beaches

• Bluff Point State Park
• Hammonasset Beach State Park
• Rocky Neck State Park

Other Connecticut Beaches

• Calf Pasture & Shady Beach (Requires parking pass)
• Lighthouse Point Park
• Branford Point
• Stony Creek Beach
• Surf Club Park

Need to cool off after a beach day? Check out our list of the best local ice cream spots.

Updated August 2025