Fort Tilden

169 Breezy Point Blvd, Breezy Point, NY 11697, USA

Address:	169 Breezy Point Blvd, Breezy Point, NY 11697, USA
Phone:	+1 718-338-3799
Site:	nyharborparks.org
Rating:	4.6

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Log Shi

A great beach to go to! Its clean, and I noticed that the people who go generally contribute once they notice the cleanliness and the fact that its part of a National Park Reserve. Bring plenty of water or drinks fused with electrolytes as it gets HOT by midday depending on weather conditions. You can walk (trek) to the Jacob Riis Beach concession stand South of this beach but walking in sand can get strenuous (both beaches are interconnected along the peninsula). You should bring plenty of sunscreen, a beach canopy, and citronella candles because pests tend to consider us Humans snacking outlets. There are also huge Black Flies that are bothersome so beware. No life guards, though the National Park Service and the US Park Police patrol from time to time but do not disturb beach goers unless they catch you with alcohol or other products in glass. People tend to stay late nights and Ive star gazed at this beach a few times The bus to take is either the Q35 from Brooklyn or the same bus if youre traveling from Rockaway. Plenty of parking space, however, I dont know how you would get a permit if youre parking within the beach limits. As for the water, it seems "cleaner" than most other beaches and, even during the prime time hours between 11-4 many people dont get in because of the strong currents and no life guards. I never had any problems in that water (which is unusually warmer than prior years...). Bring swimming shoes because there are copious amounts of broken shells on the shore line. It is a semi-nude beach so you will see hipster white women taking off their tops and even bottoms when sun bathing or swimming. For those interested in hipster, half naked white women, this is the beach for you.

Faissal aka Md. Faisal Halim

The beaches looked expansive, and althought I did not get into the water, nor walk on the sand, the hues on the water, and in the sky, on a clear day were stunning. We saw this while a friend (a fellow member of the Amateur Astronomers Association) and I set up solar telescopes on the concrete before the beach (with permission from the park, of course) and entertained everyone around us with views of sunspots and prominences. At night, this place has some of the best skies for astronomy in NYC, and barring the sand and salt, which can be an inconvenience, observation conditions are great, and we were able to show people planets, once the Sun went down. Sunbathers, cyclists, swimmers and other beach goers looked like they were having a good time, and they were a jolly bunch to talk to about sports, astronomy, and physics.

Robert K. Chin

Great place to go if you dont like the crowds of nearby Jacob riis beach. Its the same beach, but further away from public transportation, and parking. Its also a national park area, so any parking is by permit. Swimming is not recommended here because there are no lifeguards, being a national park. Fort tilden was a former army installation with two coastal artillery batteries, and assorted buildings. Some of the buildings you can visit. Theres a community garden on site, a theater, and an art gallery. in the summer, PS1 museum does something artistic here. Across state street on the north side is a ferry to manhattan if you want to come in that way also instead of bus.

Kevin Reilly

Whats not to love about being able to explore abandoned military bunkers and ruins? The whole place has a sort of life-after-people vibe, being almost completely retaken by nature but still very clearly a place that was once a bustling military fort. Phenomenal for photography, and great for exploration or impromptu bike rides (there are paths you can follow that take you right by several of the old buildings, including 2 massive concrete bunkers). It was dealt a significant blow by Hurricane Sandy, yet somehow, it only adds to the ambience and post-apocalyptic feel of the place

Lily Disla

One of my favorite places in all of NY. This is the cleanest, prettiest and most peaceful beach in all of New York. Dont go to Coney Island (like ever, its basically a sewer -_-) make the effort and come to Fort Tilden. The only thing that makes me sad though, is that its getting popular now and its not the hidden gem it use to be :( But on weekdays its definitely much less crowded. :) Oh and watch out for the old ass men who like to walk around in n o t h i n g but man thongs... *shivers*

Greg Caporale

This is my favorite beach in NYC. It is so laid back and chill. Everyone is mostly respectful and not too rowdy. And the further down you go, the more nature you will encounter. Theres no bathroom or food, so plan accordingly. Riis Park Beach Bazaar is only a 15 minute walk or so, which is convenient. Theres no lifeguards at this beach, so swim carefully bc there are waves and can be strong currents. Definitely check it out. You wont be disappointed.

Zeno Lee

Its hard to get to but if you make it here, you will surround yourself with mostly young people. Note, this means the age range is typically the same as if youd go to a Williamsburg bar. Depending on your perspective it could be good or bad. There are little amenities and the bathrooms are hard to get to. Despite this, its a nice place for a change of pace from the Rockaways and Coney Island/Brighton beach

Motor78

My favorite place in all the peninsula, its been getting more recognized now, it used to be very, very isolated just a couple years back. Its the most rad thing in Rockaway, no seriously, theres awesome spots hidden throughout the whole place, a nudist beach, great for bike riding and if youre adventurous like me you may just find yourself in an underground room or two ;)

Carlos Sather

Such a beautiful place, and on a sunny day it is my first togo place, but one thing is just driving me crazy, couldnt they make a decent parking lot for all the people that come here?? Maybe they make more money from giving all the tickets to the visitorn that cant find parking, and just park like everyone else, hoping they will not get a ticket. But they will!!

Rachel Antonio

If you like exploring, go to Fort Tilden. Its far so if you have a car itd be ideal to travel here. The beach is lovely. Went in off peak season so I am not sure how the Summer crowds are. In the winter, you could get lucky and get some sunshine. The grounds are desolate and empty but the abandoned buildings and fort are really something to wander about.

Chief Pigloo

I absolutely LOVE exploring both the beach and the park. Its a unique combination of meadows, fields, forest, and beach that keeps me coming back. Every New Yorker should experience the little trails and hidden gems here. Youll find many buildings left behind of the fort that you can freely enter and photograph.

Brian Oconnell

Awesome place: beach with very few people (although in the past few years swarms of hipsters on bicycles descend on weekends), an abandoned military base to explore, hiking trails with real woodland creatures, a great observation deck, nude male sunbathing, and perhaps best of all, almost no children!

Johnny Wang

Fort Tilden is fantastic! Beaches are clean and the people are genuinely nice people. It can get quite expensive if youre traveling from Brooklyn or Queens, the two bridges charge $4 cash each way ($2 EZpass) and parking is $10. You can however, find parking on side streets on weekdays ☺

A Private User

This beach is GREAT, but its also BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything), including food, drinks, wireless network (in some areas)...and parking permit (I got a $60 ticket for not having one). Not sure where I was supposed to get the parking permit, but just make sure you have one.