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Hallett's Cove Beach
4.5★ · 126 Google ratings · Queens, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 ft away
Walk
250 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
175 yd of shoreline
Sand
70 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 9am
Map of Hallett's Cove Beach
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1Parking250 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunset views
The Manhattan and Roosevelt Island skyline is especially striking at sunset, a highlight multiple visitors mentioned.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit on weekdays or evenings
Weekends and nice weather bring crowds; midweek mornings or late evening offer the peaceful experience most reviewers praised.
Wear shoes for broken glass
Several reviewers reported broken bottles scattered on the sand and shore.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:19 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:11 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:28 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 31-10 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11102
🅿 Parking 250 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hallett's Cove Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hallett's Cove Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Hallett's Cove Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
When is Hallett's Cove Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 9am and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
