Thanks to its position on the Atlantic coast, New York City has a number of beaches to be enjoyed. The most well-known is Coney Island Beach , which is loved by families thanks to its amusement park, boardwalk and swimming opportunities. Adjoining Coney Island Beach to the east is Brighton Beach, another wide, sandy stretch, but with a noticeably quieter feel. Both beaches are in south Brooklyn and are two of the closest beaches to the cruise terminal. Further afield, other popular beaches can be found in Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.