Hoffman Island, New York City
Map
Map
Facts and practical information
Hoffman Island is an 11-acre artificial island in the Lower New York Bay, off the South Beach of Staten Island, New York City. A smaller, 4-acre artificial island, Swinburne Island, lies immediately to the south. Created in 1873 upon the Orchard Shoal by the addition of landfill, the island is named for former New York City mayor and New York Governor John Thompson Hoffman. ()
Day trips
Hoffman Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Harbor Defense Museum, John Paul Jones Park, Dyker Beach Park and Golf Course.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Hoffman Island by public transport?
The nearest stations to Hoffman Island:
Bus
Bus
- 435 Father Capodanno Boulevard • Lines: S51 (26 min walk)
- Father Capodanno Boulevard & Robin Road • Lines: S51 (32 min walk)