What's Brighton Beach Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Brighton Beach? Take time to see places like Coney Island Beach and Riegelmann Boardwalk while you're here. Prospect Park and Barclays Center Brooklyn are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Brighton Beach?

One of the top places to stay in Brighton Beach:

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How to Get to Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach is located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the heart of Brooklyn.

Flying to:

• • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Brighton Beach
• • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Brighton Beach
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Brighton Beach

Things to See and Do in and around Brighton Beach

Things to See near Brighton Beach:

• • Coney Island Beach (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
• • Bensonhurst Park (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
• • MCU Park (1.3 mi/2 km away)
• • Brooklyn College (3.8 mi/6 km away)
• • Jacob Riis Park (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)

Things to Do near Brighton Beach:

• • Riegelmann Boardwalk (1 mi/1.5 km away)
• • New York Aquarium (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
• • Luna Park (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
• • Aviator Sports and Events Center (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
• • Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park (1 mi/1.6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Brooklyn?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 37°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, April, August, June (average 4 inches of rainfall)