Brighton Beach
It is situated in the southern part of Brooklyn between Manhattan Beach and Coney Island and was originally intended to be a luxury resort for rich Europeans. The Great Depression and World War II turned Brighton Beach into one of the poorest city districts. Immigrants of the USSR used this and started buying up cheap houses left and right here. By the early 90ies, Brighton Beach has fully formed its contemporary appearance that has remained unchanged for the last thirty years. It is called "Little Odessa" for a reason" Russian speech is heard everywhere, Russian products are sold in stores and at markets, and in any restaurant, you can down a shot of cold vodka and nibble on nourishing borsch.
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Beach description
The beach is a wide (around100 meters) sandspit washed by turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Depth increases gradually, which is very convenient for elderly people and families with small kids. Brighton Beach is situated in a bay, so strong storms and artful oceanic currents are very rare here. Water is rather cool in early summer, its maximal temperature in August and September is 26-28 degrees.
The beach is rather crowded during the high season, but there will be enough space for everyone due to its size. Entrance is free, and beach territory is equipped with water closets, shower cabins, and drinking fountains. For extra charge, you can rent umbrellas and sling chairs, there are also benches for recreation, and summerhouses with tables.
Special rubber paths lead to the sea, and places for safe swimming are marked with buoys, flags, and information stands. With the hundred meter intervals, beach rescuers' towers are installed; moreover, order is provided by police and coastal guards. In summer, beach rescuers are on duty from 10 AM to 6 PM, and in other time, swimming is prohibited. Poorly visible ebbs and flows, that can become a serious problem for unexperienced swimmers, are dangerous.
On the beach, you can enjoy sports, play volleyball, have fun with water games, rent a boat, a kayak, or a catamaran. There is a special place for fishing fans, however, first, they have to acquire the special license.
The most convenient means of transport to get to the beach is surface metro with the closest station situated five minutes away from the beach. It is reasonable to leave your car several stops away from Brighton Beach, or to park it on adjacent streets - there are few equipped parking lots by the beach.
When is the best time to go?
To lay off on the beaches of the mainland, it is best to come in the summer, when a sufficiently warm temperature is settled for swimming. Places like Florida or the Hawaiian Islands are comfortable all year round.
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The beach is separated from the residential block with a wide promenade loved by the locals and the city guests. There are numerous stores, restaurants and souvenir shops here together with various night clubs, karaoke bars, striptease-bars and other entertainment establishments.
The most popular guest house on Brighton Beach Guesthouse By The Ocean * is located on Banner Avenue, aside from the noisy quay and a highway with active traffic. Suites are small but cozy, with comfortable furniture, air conditioners, satellite TV, and free Internet. All apartments have a kitchenette, a dinner corner, a living room, and an individual bathroom. Some rooms are equipped with jacuzzi and fireplaces, additional facilities include a safe-deposit, a mini bar, heated blankets and a self-service laundry. Guests may use beach towels and sun umbrellas for free. The distance to the hotel is 700 meters; at a walking distance, there are a market, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Two kilometers away, there are situated the amusement park and the famous New York Aquarium, and the closest subway station is located within the walking distance of fifteen minutes.
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You can not only have the excellent time on the ocean coast in Brighton Beach, but make a magical trip to the USSR period the memory of which is treasured by the locals. Russian speech with the typical Odessa accent is heard everywhere, stores sell condensed milk, Baltic sprat, and buckwheat,, and music like "Disco of the 8ies" is heard in cafes and restaurants.
The cartes-de-visite of Brighton Beach are the restaurants "Volna" and "Tatiana", and the famous "Millennium" Theatre holding concerts of Russian stage singers, performances of troupes and theatre ensembles, various festivals and music competitions.
Closer to Coney Island, there is situated the famous Aquarium, the oldest in the United States, and the improved Amusement Park that became one of the best entertainment parks in New York after the general reconstruction in 2010.