Coney Island, New York City
Facts and practical information
Coney Island is a peninsular neighborhood and entertainment area in the southwestern section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is bounded by Brighton Beach to its east, Lower New York Bay to the south and west, and Gravesend to the north, and includes the subsections of Sea Gate to its west and Brighton Beach to its east. More broadly, Coney Island or sometimes for clarity the Coney Island peninsula consists of Coney Island proper, Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach. This was formerly the westernmost of the Outer Barrier islands on the southern shore of Long Island, but in the early 20th century it became a peninsula, connected to the rest of Long Island by land fill. ()
Coney Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Maimonides Park, Coney Island Cyclone, Parachute Jump.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Coney Island?
How to get to Coney Island by public transport?
Metro
- West 8th Street–New York Aquarium • Lines: <F>, F, Q (5 min walk)
- Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue • Lines: <F>, D, F, N, Q (8 min walk)