# Coney Island, United States: what it is and when to go > Coney Island is a coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA in United States, at 1 m above sea level. Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. It has articles in 43 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · Beaches - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 1 m - **Best time:** June to September. - **Nearest airport:** JFK New York, 18 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** May Mo[-1]-Sep Mo[1] 10:00-18:00 - **Price:** Gratis - **Website:** [nycgovparks.org](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/coney-island-beach-and-boardwalk/facilities/beaches) - **Coordinates:** 40.57283, -73.97824 ## What it is and where Coney Island is a coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA in United States, at 1 m above sea level. It has articles in 43 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [New York City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-york/), where this site lists 142 more places to see, 20 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.57283, -73.97824; the nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.572831%2C-73.978244) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.572831%2C-73.978244) It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Coney Island is **June to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 24 | | February | Better not | 10 h 27 | | March | Better not | 11 h 41 | | April | Possible | 13 h 05 | | May | Possible | 14 h 15 | | June | Best time | 14 h 53 | | July | Best time | 14 h 38 | | August | Best time | 13 h 37 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Possible | 10 h 53 | | November | Better not | 9 h 42 | | December | Better not | 9 h 07 | In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/deno-s-wonder-wheel-amusement-park/): Amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York · 154 m - [Coney Island Cyclone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-cyclone/): Wooden roller coaster in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York · 191 m - [Luna Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/luna-park/): 2010 Coney Island amusement park · 230 m - [New York Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-york-aquarium/): Aquarium in Brooklyn, New York · 294 m - [Parachute Jump](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parachute-jump/): Defunct amusement ride in Brooklyn, New York · 520 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Beaches - [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/) - [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States - [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA - [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii - [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States - [Black's Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blacks-beach/): beach in San Diego County, California, United States Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Coney Island? It is a coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA in United States. It has articles in 43 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Coney Island? June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. ### How do you get to Coney Island? The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 18 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.572831%2C-73.978244) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/deno-s-wonder-wheel-amusement-park/), [Coney Island Cyclone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-cyclone/), [Luna Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/luna-park/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/101123081), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q628201), CC0. More about Coney Island on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_Island). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).