Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Surf-themed clothing store with focus on menswear and a lovely smaller women's collection
38 locals recommend
Pilgrim Surf + Supply
33 N 3rd StSurf-themed clothing store with focus on menswear and a lovely smaller women's collection
Stunning jewelry and beautifully curated eclectic housewares like ceramics, candles, etc.
19 locals recommend
Mociun Home
224 Wythe AveStunning jewelry and beautifully curated eclectic housewares like ceramics, candles, etc.
BEAM
272 Kent AveUnique finds for the home - amazing collection of modern, indie designers
Amazing minimalist collection of womenswear - simple, oversized, beautiful shapes and materials.
7115 By Szeki
223 Grand StAmazing minimalist collection of womenswear - simple, oversized, beautiful shapes and materials.
Space Ninety 8
98 N 6th StWilliamsburg's one of a kind Urban Outfitters spinoff store
Essentials
Nearby pharmacy for all of your last minute needs (toothpaste, aspirin, etc.)
311 locals recommend
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveNearby pharmacy for all of your last minute needs (toothpaste, aspirin, etc.)
HUGE grocery store around the corner. The prices can be higher, but the selection and freshness can't be beat.
800 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StHUGE grocery store around the corner. The prices can be higher, but the selection and freshness can't be beat.
Better prices than Whole Foods, great selection and just as close.
237 locals recommend
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StBetter prices than Whole Foods, great selection and just as close.
HSBC Bank
252 Bedford AveNearby ATM, should you need to get out some cash.
Getting Around
The fastest way to get into the city. This L train (select the 8th Avenue bound direction) will take you into lower Manhattan in minutes. Take it to 1st Avenue to walk around the East Village, to Union Square to walk around the famous park itself, or to 8th Avenue to walk around the chic Meatpacking District known for its high-end shopping & nightlife.
211 locals recommend
Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueThe fastest way to get into the city. This L train (select the 8th Avenue bound direction) will take you into lower Manhattan in minutes. Take it to 1st Avenue to walk around the East Village, to Union Square to walk around the famous park itself, or to 8th Avenue to walk around the chic Meatpacking District known for its high-end shopping & nightlife.
Nearest bike rental. Highly recommend biking up to Greenpoint for a walk around Franklin Street.
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
Nearest bike rental. Highly recommend biking up to Greenpoint for a walk around Franklin Street.
This is the North Williamsburg Ferry landing. Take the Wall Street bound direction for a beautiful view (and photo opp) of downtown NYC. Get out at DUMBO to see the iconic Brooklyn neighborhood, or at Wall St to visit Battery Park, the Charging Bull, and the 9/11 Memorial. See here for schedule: https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/east-river/
18 locals recommend
North Williamsburg station
This is the North Williamsburg Ferry landing. Take the Wall Street bound direction for a beautiful view (and photo opp) of downtown NYC. Get out at DUMBO to see the iconic Brooklyn neighborhood, or at Wall St to visit Battery Park, the Charging Bull, and the 9/11 Memorial. See here for schedule: https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/east-river/
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAmazing selection with half the crowds of the Met.
MoMa's cooler little sister - its Queens-based outpost. Also hosts great DJ sets over the summer with its "Warm Up" series. See here for calendar: https://www.moma.org/calendar/?happening_filter=All+events&location=ps1
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveMoMa's cooler little sister - its Queens-based outpost. Also hosts great DJ sets over the summer with its "Warm Up" series. See here for calendar: https://www.moma.org/calendar/?happening_filter=All+events&location=ps1
Food Scene
Gotan
258 Wythe AveGreat coffee and quick bites for breakfast or lunch.
Cannot recommend this hidden gem enough. Deliciously fresh, vegetarian fare & juice bar, tucked away inside a yoga studio and made with love by its charismatic owner, Brownie. Check out her daily menu for amazingly fresh breakfast and lunch options (http://shantishack.tumblr.com/). Loved by both vegetarians and omnivores - all around delicious! Note: this is more of a lunch counter than a sit-down restaurant with table service. Open from 12-4pm, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays).
7 locals recommend
The shanti shack
85 N 3rd StCannot recommend this hidden gem enough. Deliciously fresh, vegetarian fare & juice bar, tucked away inside a yoga studio and made with love by its charismatic owner, Brownie. Check out her daily menu for amazingly fresh breakfast and lunch options (http://shantishack.tumblr.com/). Loved by both vegetarians and omnivores - all around delicious! Note: this is more of a lunch counter than a sit-down restaurant with table service. Open from 12-4pm, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays).
Our favorite local restaurant, and less overcrowded than other "buzzy" spots. Amazingly delicious American fare food.
93 locals recommend
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StOur favorite local restaurant, and less overcrowded than other "buzzy" spots. Amazingly delicious American fare food.
Local Japanese fare. Gorgeous all-white loft-like space and overall cool vibe. On the pricier end, but worth the splurge if you're looking for an upscale dinner experience.
99 locals recommend
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229 Dekalb AvenueLocal Japanese fare. Gorgeous all-white loft-like space and overall cool vibe. On the pricier end, but worth the splurge if you're looking for an upscale dinner experience.