Is there anywhere to swim in New York?

Surrounded by water, New York City has a number of official swimming beaches that are easy to get to. Coney Island and Staten Island ocean beaches are old favourites with locals. These beaches are some of the first places where new Americans had the chance to dip their feet in the water.



People Also Ask

Voted as one of the cleanest beaches near NYC, Long Beach is a pay-to-visit beach that definitely deserves a day of your time. Long Beach itself is known as the “City by the Sea” thanks to their combination of great oceanside activities as well as their gorgeous waterfront beach.

MORE DETAILS

Fishing is permitted all year on the pier. Other activities include swimming, and surfing. The north end of the beach, referred to as El Porto, is an extremely popular surf spot where you can even take lessons.

MORE DETAILS

This incredible swim around a world reknowned icon in arguably the best city in the world wins you some serious bragging rights! The one mile course follows a counter clockwise direction around Liberty Island, providing an optimal experience of the Statue of Liberty from a swimmer's perspective.

MORE DETAILS

It is not safe for swimming, fishing or boating especially in rainstorms. The Harlem River, a 9.3 mile long natural straight, connects the Hudson and East Rivers in New York City.

MORE DETAILS