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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
14 km · about 25 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNew York
Brighton Beach
New York, United States · North America
About Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bensonhurst, 14km from Statue of Liberty.
Brighton Beach is in New York, United States, with about 31,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bensonhurst, about 4 km away.
Brighton Beach, also referred to as Little Odessa, or Little Russia, is a neighborhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, within the greater Coney Island area along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Brighton Beach is bounded by Coney Island proper at Ocean Parkway to the west, ManhattanRead more
Beach at Corbin Place to the east, Sheepshead Bay at the Belt Parkway to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south along the beach and boardwalk.
It is known for its high population of Russian-speaking immigrants, and as a summer destination for New York City residents due to its beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and its proximity to the amusement parks in Coney Island. It was named in the 1870s as an allusion to the English resort city of Brighton.
Brighton Beach is part of Brooklyn Community District 13, and its primary ZIP Code is 11235. It is patrolled by the 60th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. Politically, Brighton Beach is represented by the New York City Council's 48th District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brighton Beach?
Within an hour or so of Brighton Beach: Statue of Liberty (14 km), Brooklyn Bridge (15 km), One World Trade Center (16 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Brighton Beach?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Brighton Beach?
Brighton Beach is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Bensonhurst.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,462
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.5779, -73.9596
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Brighton Beach
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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