Fort Tilden
Fort Tilden is a beach Breezy Point Queens located in United States.
Bayshore Blvd W Queens , NY 11697 United States
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No lifeguards . Adult beach that is very relaxed about swimsuit coverage. Bring sunscreen . Bring lunch . Bring biting fly repellant. Please bring trash bags to carry out.
Best beach at the Rockaway. You need to walk a bit to reach it, but it’s worthier, and so quiet !
A 10-mile bike ride from my place and totally worth it. Uphill going back into Brooklyn though. The smaller snack shack past the bathrooms has craft beer , Ample Hill ice cream , and empty picnic tables
Love Fort Tilden! It's a bit of a hunt, but oh so worth it. This is one of the least crowded beaches in New York.
Fort Tilden beach needs a legal Clothing Optional area with two lifeguard stations. Lobby your state representative for all of us who wish to feel free and healthy in nature.
Adult-friendly, quiet , clean , and remote. Occasionally biting stable flies blow in from nearby horse paddocks...
August 8th: Take a day trip to Fort Tilden in Queens, one of the (relatively) less crowded beaches in the city . Read more
Is the hike to the beach the same hike towards Riis from the parking lot ? Or is the walk more over from Riis? I've been to Riis but now I would love to go to Ft. Tilden Beach .
Incredible undeveloped beach — park at Jacob Riis and walk a bit as the crowds thin out.
Fort Tilden originally served as one of the most modern additions to the fortifications of NY Harbor . It was decommissioned as a military installation in 1974. Discover other NYC 's war sites on MF: Read more
Fort Tilden was actually predated by a blockhouse built in the Rockaways during the War of 1812, though there was no large-scale defensive installation on the peninsula until Fort Tilden’s arrival. Read more
Fort Tilden is clean and has one of the least crowded beaches in NYC – what more do you want? Our tip: Getting there is a little arduous. Avoid the headache and just take the $25 two-way ferry .
Not too crowded compared to other NYC beaches , but if you can make it out here on a weekday the magic is double.
Photo challenge! Check out these Documerica photos from 40 years ago. Take a photo on Fort Tilden Beach today and submit it to our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
Wild piece of beach with tons of naked people. One of my favorite places in NY.
the ocean is filled with tiny jelly creatures. it's like swimming in bubble tea .
Astounding!. This place is quite nice and clean . We love to visit again
Take the Rockabus to Fort Tilden! Cheaper than hiring a car and way faster than the MTA. Read more
probably my favorite beach so far in NY area. park by the Jacob Riis Park parking if you don't have a permit and then walk out to the beach .
Byo food and water bottle- there's a public bathroom and water fountain in the park outside the beach ! Ps fort Tilden is the best.
much better and secluded than the main beach . recommended
Are the jelly fish there in abundance and when are they a nuisance? At low tide or high tide? Will I get badly stung by them? I understand there are no lifeguards on post.
Across the street at Riis Landing on the bay side, the NPS often runs day programs where they'll let you borrow a kayak & toodle around.
Formerly referred to as "secret beach " - it now resembles Williamsburg's ultra-hip strip Bedford Avenue, with sand and water.
my favorite beach in all of new york
Fort Tilden is an abandoned fort in Queens that used to house nike missiles. Read more
Oddly extremely popular with the Bushwick set
Tops come off here! Lots of fun
glorious beach . must bring your own lunch .
Park across the street from the entrance to the park and hike it in to the beach from there. Decent bathrooms and water fountains en route
hard to get to, but such a great place to hang. closed in 2013 though due to sandy :(
Get yourself fishing license online and head over to the Ranger station for a year-long pass to park inside the Park .
basically a topless beach now
So, if I show the Rangers a fishing license , will I still have to pay for a parking pass???
Cyclist's Mecca
Stay on the path. Keep your thoughts as pure as the water.
It's going to be a beautiful playground !
Peaceful place to think & snuggle with your boo !!:-)
hipster 's beach , by jason
It breaks my heart to see what this place has turned into.
Good times. Join the Group hole!
It's beachin' ! Except the flies are killer
The hipster hamptons
rad stuff to explore
no cell phone service!
The parking pass is only 70$!!!!
Toby pees in the ocean.
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Make reservations early in the run for the best seats. Be a mensch and take a refurbished seat for $100. NFP'S damaged by Sandy got bupkis. Give early and often. - Jill Cornell
Happy to hear that the damage to sTudio 7 by Hurricane Sandy was minimal. I would like to help with the recovery effort, and I look forward to playing music there again soon. - Hesh Meister
Crowded but great vibes and a vibrant colorful place for coffee juices or drinks on the side - Evi
Hipster heaven at this lively beach. $10 parking close to the beach. Lots of food and beverage (alcohol) options. Live music. Come as you are. - Gajtana Simonovska
Always a good time. Favorite burger in Rockaway. Fries very good too. Tasty Micheladas to chill out, boozy Beach Juice to get crazy. Nice mix on the radio playlists and a relaxing atmosphere. - Jane O'Donnell
Very friendly and polite waitress, delishes seafood and very fresh - LysperApp For iPhone
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Beach
Place United States » New York » Queens » Breezy Point