From the pop appeal of Coney Island to the high-key glamour of the Hamptons, New York City beaches offer a different kind of seaside experience. Whether you're looking for surf, sand, scene, or all of the above, you're sure to find a spot to while away those hot summer days.
Coney Island
Once a seaside escape for the city's moneyed elite, Coney Island was developed as a resort in the 1800s, and by the turn of the century, its amusement-park attractions were drawing crowds from all five boroughs.
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It's better known for its urban amenities, but New York City is surrounded by water, and its beaches are some of the best in the world © Ryan McVay / Getty Images From the pop appeal of Coney Island to the high-key glamour of the Hamptons, New York City [...]