Coney Island Boardwalk Evening
- 2 hours
- Up to 15 people
- English and Italian
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Hosted by Sal Pirrone
An evening walk along the boardwalk as the lights come on, led by a guide whose family has worked the amusement district for three generations. You'll hear how Coney Island survived fires, decline, and rebuilding, with a stop for a Nathan's frank.
A share of each ticket funds the nonprofit that documents Coney Island's past and runs free exhibits under the boardwalk.What's included
- A third-generation boardwalk guide
- A Nathan's hot dog stop
- Stories of the amusement district's history
Plan
A jacket for the ocean wind and cash for the food stands.
The walk happens rain or shine, though heavy storms reschedule.
Part of every ticket goes to the Coney Island History Project, a nonprofit that keeps the area's history free and public.
Go
Where?
Meeting point: boardwalk entrance at Stillwell Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Explore Coney Island, Brooklyn
How to get there
- SubwayD, F, N, or Q to Coney Island–Stillwell Av
- Walk5 min to the boardwalk
- Grab a CitibikeDocks within a few blocks
- BusB36 along Surf Avenue
What guests say
4.7 out of 5 from 187 reviews
May 2026
Sal grew up here and it shows. The sunset over the Wonder Wheel alone was worth it.
April 2026
Fun and a little nostalgic. The wind off the water was no joke, glad I brought a coat.