Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Breezy Point
This rewilded military post is all crumbling bunkers, windswept dunes, and a secluded beach that feels miles from the city—trails wind through maritime forests to abandoned batteries and the Atlantic.
Secluded beach escape
Abandoned military ruins
Maritime forest trails
Birdwatching haven
Tips
🐕dogs allowed during off-season months
👀climb Battery Harris East for 360° views
🏊no lifeguards—swim at your own risk
Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Breezy PointOpens Friday at 6:00 AM
This rewilded military post is all crumbling bunkers, windswept dunes, and a secluded beach that feels miles from the city—trails wind through maritime forests to abandoned batteries and the Atlantic.
Secluded beach escape
Abandoned military ruins
Maritime forest trails
Birdwatching haven
Tips
🐕dogs allowed during off-season months
👀climb Battery Harris East for 360° views
🏊no lifeguards—swim at your own risk