tag:viewing.nyc,2005:/categories/beaches/feed Viewing NYC is a site that features videos and photos of the art, comedy, culture, food, history and events of New York City. Copyright (c) 2016, Viewing NYC; all rights reserved. Viewing NYC 2023-07-31T12:00:00-04:00 urn:uuid:bd985126-9f2f-4236-b98a-98685bcf4b61 2023-07-31T12:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T19:21:47-04:00

"Let's Get Lost at Coney Island" is an interesting vintage poster from 1991 that uses densely-packed illustrations of hundreds of interesting sub-scenes you might find at the beach. It…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/vintage-lets-get-lost-at-coney-island-poster/"> <img width="640" alt="Found this reproduction in epoxy in a thrift store in Amsterdam #Brooklyn #coney_island" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/n4viesrz3gqwz4yrj4fp15bfbujq" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p><em>&quot;Let&#39;s Get Lost at Coney Island&quot;</em> is an interesting vintage poster from 1991 that uses densely-packed illustrations of hundreds of interesting sub-scenes you might find at the beach. It definitely has a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wheres-Waldo-Deluxe-Martin-Handford/dp/0763645257?tag=viewingnyc-20">Where&#39;s Waldo</a> quality to it. Check it out!</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/vintage-lets-get-lost-at-coney-island-poster/">Vintage "Let's Get Lost at Coney Island" Poster</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:a29b371b-48af-438b-8311-0c641220b8aa 2022-10-08T12:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T19:31:28-04:00

Tom Delgado shows you around New York's Coney Island, the Brooklyn neighborhood that birthed the modern theme park. He tells the story of Luna Park, Dreamland, Steeplechase Park, and Fred…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-inside-coney-island-nyc-the-worlds-amusement-park/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/psr7ri96wv6vay8ck9er6s5a8kt5" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>Tom Delgado shows you around New York&#39;s Coney Island, the Brooklyn neighborhood that birthed the modern theme park. He tells the story of Luna Park, Dreamland, Steeplechase Park, and Fred Trump. Shot by Eric Thirteen.</p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-inside-coney-island-nyc-the-worlds-amusement-park/">[WATCH] Inside Coney Island, NYC: The World's Amusement Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:12f9ffe8-0e1c-4d50-b9b5-56342c9b5fb7 2022-09-04T12:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T19:32:48-04:00

The Lively Morgue was a daily photo blog from the New York Times in which an original photo from the newspaper's archives is reposted along with tidbits of information gleaned from the…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/vintage-photograph-shows-thousands-of-beachgoers-on-packed-coney-island-beach-in-1975/"> <img width="640" alt="Aug. 3, 1975: Coney Island was one of the few areas of activity during that summer’s hottest days, as the “Coney Island Chamber of Commerce reported a crowd of more than 1 million people, including more than 5,000 who slept on the beaches overnight,” The Times reported. Elsewhere across the five boroughs, “New York City was a town in low gear,” as temperatures seemed to linger in the 90s without any respite in sight." src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/bugh6kuoi9sp72g67quo9pcbdaxq" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/vintage-photograph-shows-thousands-of-beachgoers-on-packed-coney-island-beach-in-1975/"> <img width="640" alt="(photo back)" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/dftuyl0p3hhnxrtohrp38cfh0ftm" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p><a href="http://livelymorgue.tumblr.com/">The Lively Morgue</a> was a daily photo blog from the <a href="http://nytimes.com">New York Times</a> in which an original photo from the newspaper&#39;s archives is reposted along with tidbits of information gleaned from the historical article it accompanied. Along with a rescan of the original photograph, the backs of each photo were also scanned, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial process of one of the world&#39;s best newspapers.</p> <p>This posting featured an aerial photograph of thousands of beachgoers, captured over Coney Island beach on a hot summer&#39;s day in August, 1975.</p> <blockquote> <p>Aug. 3, 1975: Coney Island was one of the few areas of activity during that summer’s hottest days, as the “Coney Island Chamber of Commerce reported a crowd of more than 1 million people, including more than 5,000 who slept on the beaches overnight,” The Times reported. Elsewhere across the five boroughs, “New York City was a town in low gear,” as temperatures seemed to linger in the 90s without any respite in sight.</p> </blockquote> <p>The <a href="http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1975/08/04/76377330.html?login=email&pageNumber=1">original article</a> from 1975 has more.</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/vintage-photograph-shows-thousands-of-beachgoers-on-packed-coney-island-beach-in-1975/">Vintage Photograph Shows Thousands of Beachgoers on Packed Coney Island Beach in 1975</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:b1522c36-fc8b-4ac4-8e47-0679a97d5dac 2022-03-19T18:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T19:51:03-04:00

Good evening! Wishing you a happy Saturday, March 19th, 2022 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/saturday-march-19th-2022-good-evening/"> <img width="640" alt="Coney Island Beach &amp; Boardwalk, Coney Island, Brooklyn" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/3s60g20pi15s4qe6sa8ls6io9ul4" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Good evening! Wishing you a happy <strong>Saturday, March 19th, 2022</strong> from all of us at Viewing NYC!</p> <p>Here&#39;s what the weather looks like in the City right now.</p> </section> <section class='iframe'> <iframe src='https://forecast.io/embed/#lat=40.7483651&amp;lon=-73.9856121&amp;name=New%20York%20City&amp;color=%23f7b731&amp;font=Arial' width=640 height='360' scrolling='no' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/saturday-march-19th-2022-good-evening/">Saturday, March 19th, 2022, Good Evening!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:98819740-e6d6-443b-8c77-09dadab3b4b7 2021-12-21T10:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T20:07:08-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/tuesday-december-21st-2021-good-morning/"> <img width="640" alt="Pebble Beach, Brooklyn" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/usuehsnl41wxc5c3suxpm74nmn9j" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Good morning! Wishing you a happy <strong>Tuesday, December 21st, 2021</strong> from all of us at Viewing NYC!</p> <p>Here&#39;s what the weather looks like in the City right now.</p> </section> <section class='iframe'> <iframe src='https://forecast.io/embed/#lat=40.7483651&amp;lon=-73.9856121&amp;name=New%20York%20City&amp;color=%23f7b731&amp;font=Arial' width=640 height='360' scrolling='no' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/tuesday-december-21st-2021-good-morning/">Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, Good Morning!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:de0b7b76-40de-44c6-b7b9-93b2952535e6 2021-08-13T12:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T20:27:12-04:00

Overlook Luna Park, Coney Island with our live streaming EarthCam! This view shows all the exciting rides and attractions right along the shore. Check out the live feed to check out what's…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-keep-an-eye-on-coney-island-through-this-247-earthcam-feed/"> <img width="640" alt="EarthCam of Coney Island (screenshot of live feed)" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/u9im9b8iaqvg4gqqrrtpznq0ov3e" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>Overlook Luna Park, Coney Island with our live streaming EarthCam! This view shows all the exciting rides and attractions right along the shore.</p> </blockquote> <p>Check out the <a href="https://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/coneyisland/?cam=coneyisland">live feed</a> to check out what&#39;s going on at Coney Island right now!</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-keep-an-eye-on-coney-island-through-this-247-earthcam-feed/">[VIDEO] Keep an Eye on Coney Island Through This 24/7 EarthCam Feed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:21371bcf-e7cc-4a5d-9df8-10523f8db4d6 2021-08-05T16:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T20:28:18-04:00

This is the first episode of our new video series, "The Freedom To Be." It focuses on the Black surf community in the Rockaways, with perspectives on the experience from author and former…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-the-freedom-to-be-black-surfers-in-the-rockaways/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/9k64v4g3koed07qwrl71qlwedkuy" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>This is the first episode of our new video series, &quot;The Freedom To Be.&quot; It focuses on the Black surf community in the Rockaways, with perspectives on the experience from author and former journalist Diane Cardwell, as well as Lou Harris, the CEO of the NYC chapter of the Black Surfing Association.</p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-the-freedom-to-be-black-surfers-in-the-rockaways/">[WATCH] The Freedom to Be: Black Surfers in the Rockaways</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:a5c2e681-6eaa-4042-9025-c4c7a26fcea6 2021-08-02T16:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T20:29:03-04:00

Orchard Beach is the crown jewel of the Bronx. Your #SummerOfNYC won’t be complete until you grab your towel and get out here! Check out NYC Parks to learn more about Orchard Beach.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-orchard-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-the-bronx/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/ylvptn4u1q5vjru1kakcsrmjgjud" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>Orchard Beach is the crown jewel of the Bronx. Your #SummerOfNYC won’t be complete until you grab your towel and get out here!</p> </blockquote> <p>Check out <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelhambaypark/facilities/beaches">NYC Parks</a> to learn more about Orchard Beach.</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-orchard-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-the-bronx/">[VIDEO] Orchard Beach: The Crown Jewel of the Bronx</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:087b28c0-2ac6-4830-9be6-273dcf4c20a0 2021-07-01T16:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T20:35:46-04:00

This weekend marks the return of one of the most coveted sporting events in New York -- the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. This year, it returns to its birthplace, Coney Island

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-returns-to-coney-island-this-weekend/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/ggqqc5da2k7ikafsox835xrzk9xc" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>This weekend marks the return of one of the most coveted sporting events in New York -- the Nathan&#39;s Hot Dog Eating Contest. This year, it returns to its birthplace, Coney Island</p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-returns-to-coney-island-this-weekend/">[WATCH] Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Returns To Coney Island This Weekend</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:c5bfab74-b1c3-4bcd-984a-43585efb9ce8 2021-06-23T18:00:00-04:00 2026-03-29T20:37:15-04:00

Good evening! Wishing you a happy Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/wednesday-june-23rd-2021-good-evening/"> <img width="640" alt="Pebble Beach, DUMBO, Brooklyn" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/8vughrkhibnn9kdfvw499ciiwijx" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Good evening! Wishing you a happy <strong>Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021</strong> from all of us at Viewing NYC!</p> <p>Here&#39;s what the weather looks like in the City right now.</p> </section> <section class='iframe'> <iframe src='https://forecast.io/embed/#lat=40.7483651&amp;lon=-73.9856121&amp;name=New%20York%20City&amp;color=%23f7b731&amp;font=Arial' width=640 height='360' scrolling='no' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/wednesday-june-23rd-2021-good-evening/">Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021, Good Evening!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article>