Unfortunately a lot of what I loved disappeared with time (whatcha gonna do?), but some of my fav places are still:

• The walking path between Caesar’s Bay and the Verrazano. I used to walk up and down that with friends. But also nice to go when it’s foggy out since you can hear the fog horns in the distance.
• Draft Barn (rip Sheepshead), but there’s still one over on ave x I think. It has a nice outdoor space and a pretty fantastic beer list.
• The strip of beach between Coney Island and Seagate because the sand and water are so much clearer.
• Istanbul Restaurant on Bay Pkwy and 86th is delicious
• The baked goods at Rimini Bakery on Bay Pkwy are also delicious