Coney Island

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About this Neighborhood

Coney Island sits at the southwestern edge of Brooklyn, bounded by Brighton Beach to the east, Lower New York Bay to the south and west, and Gravesend to the north. Sea Gate occupies its western end. About 24,711 people live here. The beach is the first thing Foursquare visitors log, followed by parks. Everyday needs are covered: 13 grocery stores, 11 restaurants, three healthcare locations, two schools and two playgrounds. Ten parks and one sports court handle outdoor time. Yelp ratings nearby average 4.5 across 2,972 reviews, with Totonno's, Crab House Brooklyn and Liman Restaurant at the top. It reads as a residential peninsula with an entertainment edge rather than a restaurant district.