# Pier 4 Beach > Small sandy area with coarse sand and public boat launch for small watercraft offers spectacular views of Manhattan and 9/11 lights. Quiet and shaded, it provides a relaxing atmosphere with limited swimming and occasional sightings of horseshoe crabs in shallow water. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Pier4Beach - Address: New York, New York, United States - Website: http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/park/pier-4-beach - Google rating: 4 (99 reviews) ## What it is good for - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Nice View — 9/10 - Scenic Views — 8.8/10 - Beach — 6/10 ## What people say - "I found the city's scenery to be perfect for my photoshoot." - "This beach is the perfect location for photoshoots." - "It's a lovely, relaxing place with peace and quiet." ## Good to know - Swimming is not allowed at the beach due to safety concerns. - The beach serves as a public boat launch for small boats, canoes, and kayaks. - The water can be dirty depending on tides, so avoid contact. - The beach has coarse sand, which may not be comfortable for lounging. - Kids and dogs often wade in the water despite swimming restrictions. ## 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.