Brighton Beach, like its neighboring seaside destinations of Coney Island, Manhattan Beach and Sheepshead Bay, began to develop into a wealthy resort area in the late 1870s. In the early 1900s, Brighton Beach had four major (and many smaller) hotels along its shore, high-class vaudeville entertainment at the Brighton Theater, and exciting performances at the Brighton Beach Music Hall where Victor Herbert would conduct the symphony orchestra and John Phillip Sousa would play with his marching band.

On warm summer days, tourists lounged at the magnificent Brighton Beach hotel or flocked to the Brighton Baths, a 15-acre wonderland of swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboards and entertainment. Unfortunately, by the mid-1960s, many of the neighborhood’s residents had moved to other areas and Brighton Beach had fallen into decline, but was quickly uplifted by the sudden arrival of Russian immigrants.

​Brighton Beach is well known as the best place in New York to find authentic ethnic Russian fare, one of the world’s great comfort food cuisines. Brighton is home to more Russian restaurants and cafes than any other place in America. More

Looking for a gift that’s truly unique? You’ll find it here in Brighton Beach. Whether it’s glassware, ceramics, toys, fashion, jewelry or health and beauty products Brighton’s merchants provide a wide range of items some of which are only sold here. More

​In Brighton Beach history is in the air. Walk along the boardwalk and you can feel the memories of the place and why it’s remains so dear to so many people. More

The Brighton Beach Business District is expanding, don’t be the last to find out what’s new. Come out to see the new residential buildings, intriguing shops, impressive restaurants, and exciting businesses it has to offer. More