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Brighton Beach
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Located in New York, Brighton Beach is one of the largest Russian communities in the United States.
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Address
Neighbourhood: Brighton Beach
How to get there
  • Brighton Beach • 2 min walk
  • Ocean Parkway • 10 min walk
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Restaurants
726 within 5 kms
SKOVORODKA
115
0.1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Russian • Eastern European • Ukrainian
Cafe Kashkar
42
0.4 km₹ • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
Ocean View Cafe
24
0.4 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Seafood • Russian • Eastern European
Wise Espresso Bar
40
0.2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Russian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Tatiana Restaurant
217
0.4 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Russian • Eastern European • Vegetarian Friendly
Beyti Turkish Kebab
19
0.3 km₹ • Turkish • Middle Eastern
Oleandr Restaurant
7
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • European • Eastern European
Gosht Restaurant
2
71 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • American • Steakhouse • Grill
Cafe Eurasia
16
0.1 km₹ • Russian
Tacos El Rey
4
87 mMexican
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Attractions
117 within 10 kms
Brighton Beach Playground
5
0.5 kmPlaygrounds
Manhattan Beach Park
20
0.6 kmParks
The Cyclone
137
1.6 kmAmusement & Theme Parks
Luna Park in Coney Island
816
1.6 kmAmusement & Theme Parks
Shore Road Promenade
3
1 kmScenic Walking Areas
Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball - MCU Park
108
2.2 kmArenas & Stadiums
Dyker Heights
636
Neighbourhoods
New York Aquarium
760
1.4 kmAquariums
Green-Wood cemetery
1,072
Cemeteries
Holland Tunnel
22
1.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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4.0
435 reviews
Excellent
168
Very good
180
Average
65
Poor
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Terrible
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,189 contributions
Brooklyn's beach
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a secret for Brooklyn locals for summer escape. At the southern end of Brooklyn, Brighton Beach is a serene, spacious place to enjoy the touch of nature. A stroll along the waterfront boardwalk is particularly relaxing.
Written 16 September 2023
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Matt_Probert
Southampton, UK193 contributions
Sandy Beach
May 2023
Brighton Beach is just down the promenade from Coney Island. The beach is sandy, and the area is home to East Europeans including Russians. Great shell fish including oyster restaurants and cafes.
Written 20 May 2023
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SiberianEmo
Omsk, Russia219 contributions
It's okay
May 2023 • Friends
Honestly, it's okay; nothing special to be frank. If you are on a limited time in NYC, it is not worth it to take a trip to Brighton Beach. The subway ride takes about 45 minutes from Manhattan. The beach itself is nothing special (I am not a beach person, so I cannot rate it). Russian/Eastern European restaurants are plentiful if you are looking for this types of food. Near Coney Island, so if you visit both attractions, it could be a good day trip.
Restaurant Tatiana doninates the boardwalk. Restaurant serves mix of Russian, Caucasian, and Central Asian cuisine with Odessa vibe. Slightly overpriced. Pelmeni were okay, but again, I can cook same ones at home.
It is up to you whether you visit it or not. If you are there, DO GET pirozhki that are sold right in front of the cafe near subway exit.
Written 19 May 2023
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GuiWong
Aurora, Canada4,505 contributions
Great Coffee
Apr 2023 • Couples
Nice to visit a real neighborhood after walking along the boardwalk from Coney Island. Terrific coffee and sidewalk pastries.
Written 30 April 2023
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TangoNY
Great Neck, NY436 contributions
A pound and dirty boardwalk with lots of Russian restaurants and emigrants.
Sep 2022 • Friends
A center of Russian speaking diaspora and emigrants in Nee York. A pretty diverse crowd. Lots of drinking and restaurants with a pretty loud night life. However, outside the main boardwalk, things are pretty dim with garbage riddled Brighton Beach Ave and a NYC subway loudly running above it.
Written 18 September 2022
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Nsaad
5 contributions
Very Poor amenities. Dirty
Aug 2022
Brighton beach is a huge disappointment just as much as other beaches in New York & it’s boroughs . There are no basic amenities such as lounges or umbrellas for rental ( I never understood this policy as opposed to the beautifully serviced beaches in Europe and the Mediterranean to mention a few). No where to eat or buy a snack unless you go to the one or two restaurants on the boardwalk. This means you have to bring your food and beverage, your umbrella , lounge chairs, towels ..etc. it’s a lot to carry especially if you are coming from Manhattan and don’t have a car .
And apart from the dirty bathrooms and showers, you cannot really swim because of the seaweeds .
Last word , a lot of homeless people all over the boardwalk
Coney Island, Brighton beach, rockaway beach , Jersey shores ..not worth it.
Written 27 August 2022
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Grumo
New York City, NY1,034 contributions
A special flavor of New York
Jun 2022
Both the beach and the neighborhood are a treat. What is special about Brighton and Coney Island beaches is that the water is calm for swimming. Not as stunning waves as further out on Long Island. Good beach to walk along. Great boardwalk any time of day. On Saturday nights we have been entertained by musicians playing on the boardwalk. Great access to this beach from different parts of Brooklyn as well as Manhattan with the Q and B trains. Walk along Brighton Beach Avenue to get a sense of the Russian/Uikranian/Uzbek community. A great supermarket on the corner of Brighton Beach Avenue and Coney Island Avenue is Tashkent. Lots of fresh salads and amazing sweets.
Written 25 June 2022
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Kensi B
New York City, NY96 contributions
Beautiful
May 2022
Stunning beach, great Russian restaurants on the boardwalk, perfect swimming. So odd that people think CI isn't nice. Perhaps its reputation from long ago.
Written 30 May 2022
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Eric
Singapore, Singapore110 contributions
Bath Houses is a must-see photo point
Apr 2022 • Couples
Nice beach front and a visit to the bath houses is a must. However, the nearest car park is at the Brighton Baths and that’s a good 800m walk to the bath houses. Today was a rather hot autumn day at 24C. Thus, wasn’t really an enjoyable walk along the beach.
Written 7 April 2022
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Team McLemore
Philadelphia, PA251 contributions
Good R&R spot!
Aug 2020
Spaciaous and clean with plenty of amenities, just the perfect mix of quiet and action, good for families and couples alike.
Written 2 September 2020
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