Cherry Grove Beach
Fire Island
Cherry Grove Beach on Fire Island skews slightly older and more sedate than its neighbor the Pines. The ladies tend to prefer this beach and its small town,
- Public beach
- Water fun
- Park
- Neighborhood
- Fun & games
- Excursions
Fire Island Pines
Fire Island
One of two well-known gay beaches on the barrier island of Fire Island, the Pines is where New York's pretty boys come to party. A nudist-friendly beach filled...
- Public beach
- Fun & games
- Neighborhood
- Natural Attraction
- Walking
- Park
Two Mile Hollow Beach
East Hampton, NY
The center of East Hampton's gay beach life is Two Mile Hollow Beach, a large and serene beach that attracts fewer children than other beaches in the Hamptons. ...
- Cruising beach
- Water fun
Jones Beach
Wantagh, NY
Jones Beach is a classic New York mainstay. It's almost always crowded, but it's convenient to the city, and a great place to people-watch. The gay and...
- Public beach
- Excursions
- Fun & games
- Water fun
- Water sport & adventure
South Beach
Staten Island, NY
Popular with locals because of its many outdoor concerts and festivals, South Beach was once known as "The Rivera of New York City." It boasts a...
- Public beach
- Bicycle
- Excursions
- Fun & games
- Playground
- Performing arts
- Walking
- Water fun
- Water sport & adventure
Bayshore Waterfront Park
Port Monmouth, NJ
With a serene coastal landscape, Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth offers beautiful views of the New York skyline. Plenty of birdwatching can be had in...
- Wild beach
- Excursions
- Natural Attraction
- Outdoor Adventure
- Walking
- Water fun
Brighton Beach
Brooklyn, NY
Brighton Beach in Brooklyn is a historic Russian immigrant neighborhood with miles of boardwalk and shoreline. More peaceful and less crowded than Coney...
- Public beach
- Various
- Excursions
- Water fun
Coney Island Beach
Coney Island
Coney Island is a piece of New York waterfront history. Though no one would claim it's relaxing, you certainly won't get bored: beer, boardwalk karaoke,...
- Public beach
- Various
- Walking
- Park
- Fun & games
- Excursions
- Amusement Park
Fort Tilden Beach
Queens
A former military base in Queens, the secluded sands of Fort Tilden are often referred to as one of New York's "best kept secrets." You'll see a few hipsters...
- Wild beach
- Natural Attraction
- Outdoor Adventure
- Walking
- Water fun
Fowler Beach
Southampton, NY
A relatively undeveloped beach with soft white sand and no lifeguards, Fowler Beach in Southampton is the smaller of the Hamptons' two gay beaches. An...
- Wild beach
- Natural Attraction
- Water fun
Great Kills Park Beaches
Staten Island, NY
This small waterfront park on Staten Island has a small lifeguard-staffed beach along with ball courts, running trails, and playgrounds. The local marshland is
- Public beach
- Park
- Water fun
Gunnison Beach
Sandy Hook, NJ
One of the largest nude beaches on the East Coast, Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook, New Jersey is big, friendly, and diverse. Two miles of clean sand, with hiking...
- Nude beach
- Fun & games
- Natural Attraction
- Water fun
Jacob Riis Park Beach
Rockaway
Jacob Riis Beach in Rockaway-about two hours from Manhattan by subway and bus-has been an unofficial LGBT hub for years. The party tends to stay on the eastern...
- Public beach
- Excursions
- Park
- Water fun
Lighthouse Beach
Fire Island
Though this historic nudist haven went clothed in 2013, Lighthouse Beach in Robert Moses State Park is still a vibrant corner of Fire Island, with multiple picnic...
- Public beach
- Playground
- Water fun
Long Beach
Long Beach, NY
An ideal beach for runners and reachable from Manhattan by car or Long Island Railroad, Long Beach has a recently renovated boardwalk that's wide enough to...
- Public beach
- Excursions
- Outdoor Adventure
- Walking
- Water fun
Manhattan Beach
Brooklyn, NY
Established in 1877 as a summer resort, Manhattan Beach is a small, family-friendly seaside spot with a couple of burger stands and a peaceful atmosphere. ...
- Public beach
- Amusement Park
- Park
- Walking
- Water fun
Orchard Beach
Bronx, NY
The only public beach in the borough of the Bronx, Orchard Beach is 1.1 miles of coastline. Its 26 sporting courts draw crowds of handball fanatics, but...
- Public beach
- Excursions
- Fun & games
- Natural Attraction
- Park
- Outdoor Adventure
- Walking
- Water fun
- Water sport & adventure
