# Orchard Beach > Wide open beach with boardwalk and sports courts offers space for barbecues and family gatherings. Calm ocean waves contrast with loud music from multiple groups, creating a noisy atmosphere on busy days. Older visitors bring a nostalgic vibe with music and flags along the boardwalk. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/OrchardBeach - Address: Bronx, New York, United States - Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelhambaypark/facilities/beaches - Google rating: 4.3 (2082 reviews) ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Peaceful — 8.9/10 - Quiet — 8.8/10 - Relaxing Spot — 8.8/10 - Family Friendly — 8.3/10 - Parks — 7.8/10 - Beach — 7.7/10 - Picnic — 7.5/10 - Meditation Spot — 7.5/10 - Kid Friendly — 7.4/10 - Dance Spot — 7/10 - Dancing — 7/10 - Barbecue — 6.9/10 ## What people say - "I found the beach beautiful and great for walking." - "It's a really fun, kid-friendly place with a great park." - "The view here is beautiful, especially the Long Island Sound." ## Good to know - Free salsa concerts are held on Sundays at the beach. - Expect a parking fee of $10-15 during peak season. - The beach closes at 7 PM, which is also when the last shuttle leaves. - Bring your own food because concession prices are high. - The bathrooms at the beach are in poor condition. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.