Coney Island, Seaside entertainment district in Brooklyn, United States
Coney Island is a seaside neighborhood in southern Brooklyn with three kilometers of Atlantic coastline, a wooden boardwalk, amusement facilities, and numerous food vendors. The sandy beach stretches from Luna Park in the west to the sports complex in the east, while the promenade runs parallel to the water and provides access to restaurants and arcades.
In the mid-19th century, this area emerged as a resort for wealthy New Yorkers, evolving into a mass entertainment destination after rail connections arrived in 1868. The area reached its peak in the 1920s with several large amusement parks attracting millions of visitors per season.
On summer weekends, locals and families from all over the city gather here to swim, while the waterfront promenade stays active year-round with walkers and joggers. Street musicians, fortune tellers, and artists offer their services along the walkways, contributing to the lively atmosphere.
The beach is most active during summer months, with most rides and attractions operating from May through September. The area remains accessible off-season for beach walks and dining, though many facilities stay closed.
The Parachute Jump, a 76-meter tall drop tower from 1939, has stood inactive for decades and now serves as an illuminated landmark. The Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel has been spinning since 1920 and offers both stationary and swinging cars for different riding experiences.
Location: Brooklyn
Location: Kings County
Shares border with: Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Gravesend
GPS coordinates: 40.57500,-73.98250
Latest update: December 2, 2025 23:01
Photo license: CC BY 2.0
New York City offers far more than the landmarks concentrated in Midtown Manhattan. The five boroughs hold parks, historic sites, art museums, and cultural centers that provide a deeper look into the life and history of the city. From elevated green spaces to centuries-old buildings, these places reveal different sides of New York. This collection includes locations such as the High Line, a former railway line transformed into a public park, and the Morris-Jumel Mansion, an 18th-century house in Washington Heights. In Brooklyn, visitors can walk through Prospect Park or the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, while Green-Wood Cemetery showcases 19th-century landscape design. Queens is home to Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the Queens Night Market, where vendors serve food from around the world. The Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Frick Collection in Manhattan offer exhibitions and performances. Neighborhoods like Little Italy and destinations such as Smorgasburg and Coney Island are also part of this collection.
Coney Island Cyclone
410 m
Parachute Jump
277 m
New York Aquarium
631 m
Trump Village
838 m
Luna Park
359 m
Wonder Wheel
304 m
Riegelmann Boardwalk
366 m
Switchback Railway
396 m
Elephantine Colossus
402 m
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
290 m
Thunderbolt
168 m
Thunderbolt
122 m
Sea Lion Park
406 m
Coney Island Creek
712 m
B&B Carousell
225 m
Soarin' Eagle
216 m
Coney Island Light
2.5 km
Coney Island USA
231 m
Cannon Coaster
211 m
Tornado
316 m
Drop the Dip
336 m
Childs Restaurant
513 m
Gravesend Cemetery
2.3 km
Coney Island History Project
287 m
Adventurer’s Park
2 km
Childs Restaurant
231 m
Rough Riders
206 m
Jewish Center of Coney Island
1.4 kmReviews
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