Outdoors
Beaches near Staten Island
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
2.9 mi
Oakwood Beach
Within 10 miles
18
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 2.9miOakwood Beach
- 3.1miNew Dorp Beachsand
- 3.1miGreat Kills Beachsand
- 3.7miAnnadale Beach
- 3.8miMidland Beachsand
- 4.4miHuguenot Beach
- 4.5miSouth Beachsand
- 5.2miBuono Beachgravel
- 6.7miKrogh Beach
- 7.1miRobinsons Beach
- 8.6miBelvedero Beach
- 8.8miConey Islandsand
- 9miCaven Point Beachsand
- 9.6miCliffwood Beach
- 9.6miSeidler Beach
- 9.7miIdeal Beach
- 9.7miLaurence Harbor Beach
- 9.7miRaritan Bay Beach
- 11.6miGunnison Beachsand
- 14.5miJacob Riis Park
- 15miWater Taxi Beach
- 15.7miRockaway Beachsand
- 17.3miHallett's Cove Beach
- 24.3miLong Beach Barrier Island
- 25miOcean Beach Park
- 27.2miOrchard Beachsand
- 31.2miShort Beach
- 31.2miBar Beachsand
- 31.2miNorth Hempstead Beach Park
- 36.1miRye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Staten Island; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Staten Island?
Oakwood Beach, about 2.9 miles from the center of Staten Island.
How many beaches are near Staten Island?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 18 of them within 10 miles.
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