Be prepared to spend a lot of money! A four hr pass will run you $30 but no access to the Deno's Wheel or Cyclone, each of which are $7 and $9 respectively.
See the "Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese" sculpture, inspired by the friendship of two Brooklyn Dodger baseball players who helped advance integration in the Major Leagues.
"Coney Island," Chester sighs. "Have some dogs at Nathan's, ride that Cyclone or whatever it's called, pop a few shots and win your girl a prize..." — Ann Beattie, The New Yorker Stories Read more
Jane, the main character in Tara Altebrando's young adult novel DREAMLAND SOCIAL CLUB, moves to Coney Island and attends the fictional "Coney Island High School" in the book.
As of 5/23/2011, Coney Island Beach, along with all NYC parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas, is smoke-free! Learn more at www.nycsmokefree.org. Read more