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Jacob Riis Park Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 62th place out of 108 beaches in the New York region 231.6 km away from its center, the city of Albany. It is one of the beaches of Inwood settlement, just 11.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Jacob Riis Park Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fort Tilden Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
Jacob Riis Park Beach is located in New York within Inwood, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Inwood 13.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Fort Hancock 12.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Todt Hill 11.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Atlantic Beach Estates 2.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Atlantic Beach Estates 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Waterwitch 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Waterwitch 2.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sea Bright 0.2 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble
North Long Branch 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
West Gilgo Beach 7.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
East Long Branch 0.4 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
West End 1.4 km
What to do in Jacob Riis Park Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Jacob Riis Park Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.
In most cases, the question What to do on Jacob Riis Park Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Jacob Riis Park Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Jacob Riis Park Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Jacob Riis Park Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Jacob Riis Park Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Jacob Riis Park Beach.
There are 145 places to stay in the Jacob Riis Park Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Jacob Riis Park Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Jacob Riis Park Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 2 attractions near Jacob Riis Park Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tribute Park located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Jacob Riis Park Beach is July. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 6°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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