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1. Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Jacob Riis Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Fort Tilden State Park

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4. Brighton Beach, New York

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. Coney Island

Romantic Islands
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6. Orchard Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Manhattan Beach Park

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8. Long Beach, Long Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. Robert Moses State Park, Long Island

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Coopers Beach, Long Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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12. Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Jersey Shore

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14. Chimney Bluffs State Park

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15. Shelter Island

Romantic Islands
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16. Hither Hills State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Fair Haven Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Southwick Beach State Park

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19. Wilmington Town Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What bodies of water border New York City's boroughs?
  • A: New York City's boroughs are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean along Brooklyn's southern coastline and by the waters of the East and Hudson Rivers around Manhattan.
  • Q: How much coastline does New York City offer?
  • A: New York City offers over 14 miles of public beaches.
  • Q: What is one famous beach in New York City?
  • A: Coney Island is one of the internationally-renowned beaches in New York City.

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