About Coney Island

Coney Island’s history and culture has evolved over the years, but its primary draw has remained the same – a seaside Brooklyn destination, easily accessible from Manhattan, that offers a fun-filled break from the daily grind.

For more information, visit Coney Island History Project

Cyclone Rollercoaster Coney Island
Dreamland Coney Island
Coney Sideshow Vintage
Steeplechase Coney Island

As Seen In...

Coney Island’s iconic boardwalk and scenery has been featured in dozens of movies. Here’s a partial list to add to your movie queue.

The Warriors (1979)

The Wiz (1978)

Beaches (1988)

Two Weeks Notice (2002)

Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)

The Lords of Flatbush (1974)

Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Uptown Girls (2003)

Men in Black 3 (2012)

Brooklyn (2015)

Demolition (2015)

Wonder Wheel (2017)