Cool chow, fun shopping, or just a place for the adults to chilL!
ALL Kid-friendly SHOPS & FOOD VENUES IN NYC & VICINITY
COOL SHOPS
Whether you need to take a dip or frolic in the sand, these are your best options:
- Toy Stores– There are more than 100 beaches near NYC… click and find the right one for you and your family
- Book Stores– Summer essential visit to a place of where there is something else besides sand and water
- Pet Stores– Usually quieter than ocean beaches with more amenities around
- Curiosiums/Funky Stores– Secret spots to take a dip with no-one around, including lifeguards, so be aware!
- Comic Book Stores– Some of the best surfing and wind surfing spots on east coast
- Record Stores
- Thrift Stores
FOOD & DRINK
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Gilgo Beach- Long Island
The hidden jewel of Long Island, apparently a boogie boarding as well as shell collectors’ paradise. Expensive for non-residents, but worth the money…
AGE: All Ages COST: $40 (Per Car For Parking) DRIVE: 1 HR from NYC PUBLIC TRANSIT: Yes
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Coney Island Beach- Brooklyn
Coney Island Beach is a boardwalk, amusement park and a killer “crazy” vibe all rolled into one.
- AGE: All Ages
- COST: None
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Jones Beach- Long Island
A long time favorite of NYC folk with miles of sand, plenty of parking and lots of amenities!
AGE: All Ages COST: $10-20 (Per Car For Parking) DRIVE: 1 HR from NYC PUBLIC TRANSIT: Yes
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Lake Tiorati Beach- Harriman State Park- Upstate NY
A small and cute beach in Harriman State Park with trails and camping near-by that you are bound to fall in love with…
AGE: All Ages COST: $6 (Per Car For Parking) DRIVE: 1 HR from NYC PUBLIC TRANSIT: No
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