15 gorgeous beaches that are easy to get to from New York City

It's getting be that time of year when the heat in New York City becomes unbearable.

Which means it's time to start planning your weekend getaways.

If you're not lucky enough to have a house in the Hamptons that you can escape to, there are plenty of beaches close enough to the city that can be reached by public transport.

Grab your bathing suit and take a look at our list of beaches that won't cost you a lot of time or money to get to.