Would you like to be on the beach in 40 minutes? Well come to Orchard Beach in the Bronx. If you go at a good time, you can get there under an hour. The beach is free, but there is a $10 fee per car. Orchard Beach is more than just a beach, there are walking trails, grilling areas, sports courts and a large playground for the kids. There is also a lovely promenade to walk along. Orchard Beach is located on Long Island Sound so there waves are not large, great for little ones. City Island can be seen in the distance and small boats occasionally sail by. Orchard Beach is a local swimming destination that most New Jersey residents don't know about, yet it is so close. Come and enjoy Orchard Beach. While you are there, you are less than a mile to City Island, New York's fishing village in the Bronx. Because of its location there are plentiful seafood restaurants. A famous seafood restaurant is Johnny's. Johnny's is super crowded all the time because the seafood is great, alcohol is served and you can dine outside on casual picnic tables. Flocks of seagulls sit on the posts and wait for those precious crumbs to fall. All this good food, while enjoying the breeze from the salt water. Forever Summer!
Orchard Beach & City Island, Bronx, New York
Updated: Jul 17, 2019
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