Park offers beautiful bay views and a quiet atmosphere near a lighthouse. Bike trails and grilling areas invite outdoor fun. Historic sites add charm, making it great for family picnics and casual walks.
Amazing views of the bay stretch along the oceanfront. Walking or jogging here offers a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings.
"I found the park to be a nice, quiet area to hang out."
"I found the nice view of the bay to be simply beautiful."
"It's a nice place for a family picnic with tables and grills."
Good to know
The park operates on a carry-in, carry-out trash policy.
You can have a picnic or barbecue, bringing your own grill and charcoal.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Clothing-optional beach offers clean sand and friendly energy with views of the NYC skyline and Verrazzano Bridge. Sunsets add beautiful scenery while volleyball nets and amenities keep the vibe vibrant and relaxed.
Sunsets create beautiful scenery over a clothing optional beach with views of the NYC skyline and Verrazzano Bridge.
Good to know
Gunnison Beach is a clothing optional beach, popular among adults.
Entry and parking cost $20 for the day.
Lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety.
Golf course offers phenomenal NYC skyline views and impeccably kept greens. Layout fits 18 holes into space for 14, creating a unique playing experience. Parking is convenient and clubhouse is clean and pleasant.
Views of the NYC skyline stand out from the clubhouse. The overall sightlines are great and phenomenal.
Good to know
The club hosts family events throughout the year.
The golf course is well-maintained with no grass out of place.
Playing 18 holes can be challenging due to the course layout.
Calm waterfront park offers panoramic city views including Manhattan skyline and Verrazano Bridge. Well-maintained trails wind through lush greenery, perfect for fishing and kayaking. Picnic areas and a small pier create a family-friendly and peaceful spot.
Panoramic vistas of the bay, Manhattan skyline, and Verrazano Bridge stand out. Views include Sandy Hook, Staten Island, and Earl Naval Station, visible from grassy fields and shoreline benches.
Good to know
Parking is available every time I visited.
There was no entry fee to access the park.
The restrooms are well-maintained, and there are plenty of parking spaces available.
Beach offers stunning Manhattan views and pristine sands for a peaceful day. Facilities include showers and picnic areas in a calm, family-friendly setting. Visitors enjoy breathtaking sunsets and clean, spacious spots without commercial distractions.
Ocean views stretch wide with pristine sands framing the scene. The beach offers stunning views of Manhattan and breathtaking sunsets over the water.
Good to know
Parking costs $20 at Sandy Hook Beach.
You must bring your own bags and take your trash with you because there are no trash cans on site.
On Saturdays and Sundays, arriving after 9 AM could result in the beach closing until more cars left.
Beach stretches for miles with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere and great views of the city skyline. Visitors enjoy walking across open sand, keeping crowds low, while exploring historical sites and biking on trails separated from roads.
Great views of the city skyline and skyscrapers stand out here. A quiet beach with clear water offers a peaceful spot to enjoy the Manhattan skyline.
Good to know
There is always plenty of parking at North Beach.
The parking lot is not close to the beach and requires a walk in the sand.
There is a bathroom at the entrance of the beach.