I bet twenty years ago, this was the place to be. It had so much potential, was not at all like you see in movies or during the famous hot dog eating competitions. Hardly anything open, some of the rides weren't working and the restaurants open, was just ok. Glad they had alcohol, otherwise would have been seriously disappointed.

Four long years ago, I made a vow to return the following June to see the storied mix of King Neptune's Court meets Mardi Gras, the Mermaid Parade. As you can imagine, things didn't work out so very well with that idea. But I persevered, and planned my 2023 return around the aquatic celebration. Bring from another coast (and ocean), I was interested in what the eastern shore of Brooklyn was like. The sand and surf were wonderful, I arrived early just so I could take a beach walk. Like any proper visitor, I had a late breakfast Nathan's hot dog, then wandered among the vendors. Chicken of the Sea, one of the parade sponsors, was giving away free pouches of tasty kinds of tuna, and some colorful fans, while a local hot sauce vendor caught my eye (and my taste buds!). I staked out a spot directly opposite the judging stand, so had a gull's eye view of all the participants, and even got on the local news (according to a pal who claimed to have seen me that evening). The scene was amazing, and the artistic creativity of the marchers was just phenomenal. The only disappointment was that The Cyclone was closed due to the winds. I'd hoped to take a ride, so now I'll need to return for that next trip. The subway ride to Manhattan was filled with costumed participants headed home. Fortunately, the weather held for the parade, though at one Brooklyn station, it was pouring buckets, but two stops away, the sun was out. I am so glad I persevered to visit. The whole spectacle was amazing and I feel lucky to have experienced it. I'll definitely plan to come back. Maybe next time, I'll march as a California mermaid!

The boardwalk is fun with a variety of places to eat. The shower stations on the boardwalk can get crowded and parents were giving kids complete showers so they were hogging the shower stations whilst others were waiting. The fruit vendors seem to be numerous also and were even blocking the exit from the boardwalk. There should be some restrictions as to where the vendors can set up. The beach is nice and very refreshing and there were no loud boom boxes near to us.

Nice place for A day on the beach. We took the train N from Timesquare directly. The train last stop is Coney Island. There was easy to buy tickets by the station. On the beach there Are an amusement park, shops, restaurants and restrooms. On the beach We met tourists and locals.

Coney Island is a place of extremes. You have a shrinking amusement area, sometimes at night not the best crowds and you do have to watch yourself at sunset. Still there are many wonderful things to do and see on Coney Island. The new Luna Park is very active with new rides and attractions that keep families amused. The boardwalk still has a lot of excitement to it and on a nice day is the perfect place to get a tan and get something to eat. Nathan's still has the best hot dogs and fries. The Coney Island Museum is an excellent place to go if you want to learn the history of the amusements of the island and want to take a step back into history. The NY Aquarium has an interesting Shark exhibition that should not be missed and you have to experience the seal show. The beach is still one of the nicest in NYC. Off the beaten track, there are wonderful Russian restaurants in Brighton Beach and Tortino's is still the best for pizza on Neptune Avenue. You have to look at Coney Island from all angles as it is not Disneyland.

This is a historical place that must be seen. Many areas are really vintage and others remained untouched for decades giving a strong feel of the past, and how it used to look like when it was in its prime. The 1920's world famous cyclone is still operating with its original and scary wooden seats... scary because you feel every move and every curve makes you feel as if you will fall off... scariest rollercoaster ever! I highly recommend being there at least just for a look!

One of my favorite places. Just avoid the worst crowds by going to the right or the left on the sand- unless you want to be in the middle of dense crowds. I love the boardwalk food, the water is clear and calm and clean. It IS a city beach so it can be a bit dirty but considering how many people use this beach it's astonishing that it is as clean as it is. If you go away from the most crowded areas, more towards Brighton Beach, it gets less crowded and cleaner.

We went to visit for half a day. Checked that it was open and rides would be working - but they weren't. Good job we hadn't gone with children as they would have been disappointed. It was very quiet and we enjoyed a walk along the boardwalk. Have been to New York a few times and didn't realise you could get to CI by subway. We will definitely be going again.

Proper old school New York but pretty run down. It's about 45 mins on the subway from Manhatran. I wanted to go here as im a big fan of the film The Warriors 1979. When i got off noticed alot of homeless with drug and drink problems. You had to be careful where you walked ,as there was dog crap and human crap on the boardwalk. Also avoid the public toilets here on the boardwalk, they were stinking. I spotted human crap all down the outside wall going in. The homeless in NYC dont seem to get any help, which is very sad. The boardwalk here was in disrepair, with bits of boardwalk sticking up and splintered. You had to be very vigilant or you could have an accident. The beach is dirty and full of broken glass and God knows what else. Although its pretty run down. I did enjoy the live music, Djs, dancers and general atmosphere on the boardwalk especially in the late afternoon. Theres allsorts going on . Lots of hispanics come here so lots of salsa, meringue and calypso music and dancing. The boardwalk is full of fast food places and bars. With the amusement fare behind. All in all we enjoyed it here, even though its a dive. Its proper old school New York.

During our holiday in New York, we lived in Brooklyn's North Slope neighborhood. Coney Island is a popular adventure for everyone in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Families, including children and parents, love Coney Island. The exciting adventure with roller coasters attracts everyone. Coney Island is neat the beach; access to Coney Island is easy. Prices are reasonable. By the way rabbits were known as "coneys" in days gone by.