Ahhh, City Island, New York! My favorite and most common hang out (because it's less than 10 mins away from my house). Once you get pass the traffic and over the one-way bridge, you are greeted with a vast array of calm waters. The scenery as well as the town gives a feel of Little Girl on the Prairie. The small cottages and the boating docks can make one feel quite at home! The water at City Island is not open to public swimming, but barely 5 minutes away is Bronx's very own Orchard Beach! City Island is known for it's marvelous sea food cuisine. With tons of restaurants lined up along the street there is something for every occasion. My personal favorite restaurant is Sea Food City! It's midway between the town and by the look of the parking lot, you pretty much know how great the food is! On sunny, weekend days, there is a DJ out on the deck which plays a variety of music. Sea Food City is definitely the place to visit if you love fish. The wait is pretty long to get the food, but it's worth every second! While you wait you can hit up the bar for the most INTENSE drinks in all of NYC! For just $8 bucks a pop (depending on drink and size) you're already twisted after downing the first one. There is inside and outside seating as well as an indoor arcade for the kids. I prefer to sit on the outside and overlook the bay. My suggestion for drinks: Henny Colada. For the lightweights: They have fruity daiquiri drinks! Suggestion for the food: Fried lobster tail or fried shrimp!
After you have stuffed your face and drank yourself silly, there is STILL more to see in City Island besides the restaurants and boats. There is a vintage toy shop which really has some neat toys. Ya know, the things you remember from back in the day! City Island is also known for its vast fishing community, with tons of bait and tackle shops to fulfill your needs. Most people can't believe that this quiet down of City Island is part of the Bronx. It's a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Arrive: City Island is easily accessible my train and bus. Take the Lexington Ave. Local 6 Train to Pelham Bay Park. When you arrive at the last stop (Pelham Bay Park) simply walk down the stairs and take the BX29 to CITY ISLAND!
Play: If you have a set place you would like to check out, you can simply ride the bus to your destination. But since the island is only 1.5 miles long, most people get off as soon as you get over the bridge and take a short stroll through the town.
Depart: The buses run like most NYC Transit buses. Be sure to check the time table on mta.info because after a certain time, buses and trains run on an excruciating slow schedule!
Total Price: $4.50 round trip (does not include food)
Total Travel Time: From Manhattan: about 45 mins-1 hr
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