Beach blankets, swimsuits, the ocean breeze, and more! Nothing says summer like a day (or night) at a Staten Island beach—or one in nearby New Jersey. Whether you like to lay on the sand, take a dip in the water, build sandcastles, or try your hand at boardwalk games, there’s something for everyone at our local beaches. Check out our round-up of Staten Island beach destinations—plus beaches in NYC and New Jersey—then head to the shore for some fun in the sun! If you’re looking to skip the sand, stop by a local sprinkler park or head to a nearby water park!
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4 Staten Island Beach Options
1. Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
Midland Beach and South Beach, Staten Island
Features a 2.5-mile boardwalk, barbecue areas, playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and kayak and canoe launch sites.
2. Gateway National Recreation Area: Great Kills Park
Great Kills, Staten Island
This beach area has a multi-use path, fishing areas, a marina, and a boat launch. Plus, ranger-led programs are offered throughout the year.
3. Wolfe’s Pond Park Beach
Prince’s Bay, Staten Island
A small and calm beach located on the Island’s South Shore, it features a beautiful water view, sandy shores, and picnic tables.
4. Cedar Grove Beach
Oakwood, Staten Island
Another small and tranquil beach on the Island’s South Shore, this one features playgrounds and lots of natural areas to explore.
6 New Jersey Beaches Near Staten Island
1. Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Features a sprawling beach, restaurants, a variety of exciting events, charity runs, walks and bike rides, Jenkinson’s amusement park rides and aquarium, live entertainment, and more.
2. 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park
Long Branch, NJ
The 38-acre park includes a beach, playground, swimming, volleyball area, pavilion with snack bar, and outdoor showers and changing areas. There are also designated areas for surfing.
3. Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights, NJ
Enjoy a beach, boardwalk, and rides and attractions at Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Water Park. In addition to oceanfront activities, visitors can also go fishing, crabbing, and boating on the bayside.
4. Ocean City
Ocean City, NJ
The Ocean City Boardwalk offers a variety of opportunities for family fun and entertainment. Stroll the boardwalk for shopping, dining, and enjoying attractions and amusements such as mini golf, arcade games, and more. Enjoy 8 miles of beach, whether you want to relax on the sand side or take a dip in the water.
5. Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook, NJ
One of New Jersey’s most beautiful beaches, visitors can go fishing, birding, camping, boating, canoeing, take sightseeing tours, and eat at local seafood restaurants.
6. The Wildwoods
Wildwood, NJ
Features more than 100 rides and attractions including Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club, Splash Zone Water Park, and restaurants.
3 New York Beaches Near Staten Island
1. Coney Island
Brooklyn, NY
Amusement park rides for kids of all ages, games, food, beach, live entertainment, New York Aquarium, Ferris wheel, carousel, and more.
2. Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Queens, NY
A year-round destination for locals along the Rockaway peninsula, it comes alive each summer from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. It features the city’s only legal surfing beach, a variety of concessions, playgrounds, and other activities.
3. Nautical Mile
Freeport, Long Island
A lively, waterside destination featuring great restaurants, shopping, fishing boats, mini golf and more.
