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South Beach

Father Capodanno Boulevard & Sand Lane
Lot closes at 11:00 p.m.

  • Launch: Yes
  • Landing: Yes
  • Site Fee: No
  • ADA Accessible: Yes
  • Rental: No
  • Storage: No
  • Rest Area: No
 
Parking: Yes, free

Portage: 80 feet across sand

Images:

    By Car –

    From SI Expressway (278), take Lily Pond Avenue exit  and go South to Father Capodanno Boulevard.  Turn left at Sand Lane and park or go North on Father Capodanno Boulevard to access northern South Beach Parking Lot.

    By Mass Transit –

    By Bus: S51, S81.

    Depending on the skill of the kayaker, South Beach offers direct access to Hoffman and Swimburn islands and even Coney Island or West Bank and Old Orchard lighthouses.   A beginner’s paddle would be to go south along the shoreline to Midland Beach or north to Alice Austen House.      

    Nearby Points of Interest: Fort Wadsworth,  Alice Austen House, Midland Beach, Fishing Pier, Boardwalk

    Sanctuaries:

    No Access Areas:

    Restrictive Conditions:

    Hazardous Launch/Landing Conditions:

    Some exposed pilings

    Currents:

    Minimal

    Emergency Landing Points:

    The shoreline of South and Midland beaches.

    Nearest Hospitals:

    Staten Island University Hospital