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Glen Island Beach
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About
Glen Island Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 21th place out of 108 beaches in the New York region 196.4 km away from its center, the city of Albany. It is one of the beaches of Isle of San Souci settlement, just 2.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with blue 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 not crowded place during the season.
Glen Island 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Orchard Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Glen Island Beach is located in New York within Isle of San Souci, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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.
User reviews
"Nice beach for the locals and it's a bonus that there's no fee to enjoy its beauty. The cleanliness of the changing area is impressive, making it a perfect place to freshen up after a swim. Overall, it's a great place to spend a day at the beach."
Lila Burke
"This charming beach is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil and pristine atmosphere. It's definitely worth the admission fee, and you can even bring your non-resident friends along by using your park pass or resident ID. Additionally, there's a cozy bar that serves up delicious burgers, hot dogs, nachos, fries, and more. If you need some shade, you can rent an umbrella. This ..."
Krisandra Angelopoulos
User reviews
"Nice beach for the locals and it's a bonus that there's no fee to enjoy its beauty. The cleanliness of the changing area is impressive, making it a perfect place to freshen up after a swim. Overall, it's a great place to spend a day at the beach."
Lila Burke
"This charming beach is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil and pristine atmosphere. It's definitely worth the admission fee, and you can even bring your non-resident friends along by using your park pass or resident ID. Additionally, there's a cozy bar that serves up delicious burgers, hot dogs, nachos, fries, and more. If you need some shade, you can rent an umbrella. This ..."
Krisandra Angelopoulos
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5.7km from center
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Isle of San Souci
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7.4km from center
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Isle of San Souci
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8.1km from center
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17.9km from center
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16.5km
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17.9km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Tiki Bar at NYAC• 9 min walk
- Prohibitions End Coc...• 12 min walk
- The Marina Grille• 16 min walk
- grand prix bar mitzv...• 19 min walk
Attractions
- Glen Island Park• 6 min walk
- Shore Park• 11 min walk
- Neptune Island• 12 min walk
- Bartow-Pell Mansion...• 2.3km
Transport
- FLU• 12.3km
- Dyre Ave @ Boston Rd• 4.1km
- New Rochelle• 3.2km
Localities
- Isle of San Souci• 2.4km
- Albany• 196.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Glen Island Beach?
The coastline of Glen Island Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Glen Island Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Glen Island Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Glen Island Beach good for swimming?
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.
Glen Island Beach is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Glen Island Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Glen Island Beach good for families?
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.
Is the Glen Island Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glen Island Beach?
The bar is located right on the Glen Island Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tiki Bar at NYAC is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Glen Island Beach?
There are 131 places to stay in the Glen Island Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Glen Island Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Glen Island Beach from parking?
The Glen Island Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Glen Island Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Glen Island Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Glen Island Park located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Glen Island Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Glen Island 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Glen Island Beach (New York) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Glen Island Beach (New York) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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