Are you a beach loving family not so thrilled with the crowds at many of our local beaches and don’t want to spend hours in the car getting to an out-of-town resort? You’re in luck! New York City has some pretty great private beach club options just a stone’s throw away. With amenities such as summer camp for kids, cabana rentals, and Tiki Bars, these are definitely worth considering (budget allowing, of course, because they aren’t cheap!).
SeaGate Beach Club 3700 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Where: 3700 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
What they offer: The only private beach in Brooklyn, SeaGate’s facilities include an Olympic-sized pool, a Tiki bar, a Roman style steam bath and a restaurant. They also offer tons of supervised activities for the kids—thinking swimming, sports, crafts and story telling. Plus, the location couldn’t be better—it’s just 1.5 miles from the excitement of Coney Island and the Aquarium.
Membership options: Get a full (family of up to four adults and four children) or shared Cabana ranging from $2,795 to $5,495 as well as locker packages: one adult ($749), two adults or one adult and one child ($1,249), two adults and one child or one adult and two children ($1,699), one adult and three children ($2,449). Children under the age of five may be added to packages for $200.
Guest policies: Guest passes are available (members must be present with guests in the club) for $10 to $40 per day, $8 for children under age five.
Hours and directions: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9am to 9pm. By public transportation, take the D, N, or Q subway line to Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue and grab the B36 or B74 bus to the club. Click here for driving and parking directions.
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Breezy Point Surf Club 1 Beach 227th Street, Queens, NY
Where: 1 Beach 227th Street, , NY
What they offer: This Breezy Point surf club offers day passes as well as season passes. Membership includes beach access, showers, restrooms, umbrellas, tennis courts, WiFi in common areas, indoor gym with daily classes, evening entertainment including bands and DJs, free kids day camp, kiddie pool and family pool, and water slide.
Membership options: Season Passes: Two adults ($1,005), one adult ($545), child ages three to 18 ($425), children two and under (free). Day Passes (limited to three visits per season): adult ($30), child ages three to 17 ($20).
Rentals: Cabins, cabanettes, and cabanas ranging from $425 to $4,810 per season or $30 to $80 per day.
Hours and directions: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8am to 11pm (until midnight on Friday and Saturday). By public transportation, take the 2 or 5 subway to Avenue H/Flatbush Avenue and catch the Q35 bus to Beach 169 St/Rockaway Point Bl, where you can catch the free “Ride the Tide” trolley. Free parking for all members and guests.
Silver Gull Beach Club 1 Beach 193rd Street, Queens, NY
Where: 1 Beach 193rd Street, , NY
What they offer: All season passes to this Breezy Point club include beach access, showers, restrooms, tennis courts, WiFi in common areas, indoor gym with classes, jacuzzi, outdoor Tiki bar, evening entertainment including bands and DJs, free day camp, adult pool, kiddie pool, family pool with water slide and hot tub.
Membership options: Season Passes: Adult ($530), Junior (ages three to 17, $460), Senior (ages 65+, $505), children two and under are free. Membership fees do not include accommodation rental, which is required.
Rentals: Cabins, cabanettes, and cabanas range from $765 to $4,860.
Hours and directions: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8am to 11pm. By public transportation, take the 2 or 5 subway to Avenue H/Flatbush Avenue and catch the Q35 bus to Beach 169 St/Rockaway Point Bl, where you can catch the free “Ride the Tide” trolley. Free parking for all members and guests.
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Silver Point Beach Club 2189 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
Where: 2189 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
What they offer: More than 100 acres of beach front property await families at this Long Island spot. Other perks: An Olympic-sized pool, kiddie pool, playgrounds, day camp ($1,400 fee per child ages three to 14), activities for children and adults, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, bocce, softball, a game room, a cafeteria, live music and free parking.
Membership options: Family (married couple and one child 12 or under, $1,180), Couple (two married adults, $1,120), one adult ($600), one junior (13-17 years, $360), one Child (4-12 years, $240), one Tot (1-3 years, $135). Membership fees do not include accommodation rental, which is required.
Rentals: Cabins, cabanettes, and cabanas range from $310 to $6,025.
Guest policies: Guests must accompany members. Guest passes are available for children ($20 per visit of $100 for six visits) and adults ($40 per visit or $200 for six visits).
Hours and directions: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekdays fro 9am to 11pm and weekends from 8am to midnight. By public transportation, take the A subway train to Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue and grab the n33 bus to Atlantic Beach Park/St. Albany Blvd. Or take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Long Beach Station and catch the n33 bus from there. Parking is free with membership. Click here for more details.
Sun & Surf Beach Club 2189 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
Where: 2189 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
What they offer: There’s 50 acres of beach area at this Atlantic Beach club, plus an Olympic-sized pool, kiddie pool, tennis, basketball, bocce and playgrounds. Family-friendly activities abound, too—the restaurant even hosts family events and theme nights.
Membership options: Family ($2,215), couple ($1,535), one adult ($850), one junior (ages 22-25, $700), one special adult (dependent parent, $640). Membership rates do not include accommodation rental, which is required.
Rentals: Cabins and cabanas range from $1,525 to 8,695.
Guest policies: Guest passes available for $40 per day per adult and $20 per day per child.
Hours and directions: By public transportation, take the A subway train to Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue and grab the n33 bus to Atlantic Beach Park/St. Albany Blvd. Or take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Long Beach Station and catch the n33 bus from there.
Sunny Atlantic Beach Club 2035 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
Where: 2035 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
What they offer: This Atlantic Beach club features a a full-size heated pool, children’s pool, family activities, public and private showers, steam rooms, food court, restaurant and bar.
Membership and rental options: Cabins have the option of full, half, one-third, or quarter share, with prices ranging from $720.50 to $4,195. Cabanas have the option of full or half share, with prices ranging from $3,190 to $10,262. Membership is included in the rental fee.
Guest policies: Each adult member is permitted to bring two free guests on Wednesdays. On other weekdays, guests are $12 (per adult), $6 (ages three to 15), and free for under three. On the weekend, guests are $24 (per adult) and $12 (ages three to 15). Guest parking is $7 during the week and $25 on weekends. Members must accompany their guests.
Hours and directions: The club is open Monday to Thursday (9am to 8pm) and Friday to Sunday (9am to 10pm). By public transportation, take the A subway train to Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue and grab the n33 bus to Atlantic Beach Park/St. Albany Blvd. Or take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Long Beach Station and catch the n33 bus from there. Parking included in membership.
The Sands Beach Club 1395 Beech Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
Where: 1395 Beech Street, Atlantic Beach, NY
What they offer: At this Long Island club, you’ll find 300 cabanas set on 12.25 acres of white sandy beaches, plus an Olympic-sized heated pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and a sauna and steam room. There’s also basketball, volleyball, paddle ball, as well as a playground, arcade, snack bar, and restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating areas. Summer camp for kids ages two to 14, runs weekdays from June 30 to August 19 from 10:30am to 4pm ($2,000 per child, $2,100 per teen, hot lunch included); a toddler program is also offered.
Membership and rental options: Full, half, and one-third cabins and cabanas range from $2,000 to $21,300. Full unit rentals include membership for up to four immediate family memberships. Half unit rentals include two immediate family adult memberships or one adult and two juniors. Additional memberships available for adults ($400) and juniors (ages $200 for ages three to 15).
Guest policies: Members may bring guests for free on Mondays and Wednesdays (except holidays). Otherwise adult guests are $15 on weekdays and $25 on weekends, and ages three to 15 are $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends.
Hours and directions: For detailed directions via public transportation, click here. Or, take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Long Beach Station and catch the n33 bus from there.
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