Suburban Brooklyn on the waterfront Along Jamaica Bay at the terminus of the L train, Canarsie is a residential enclave in Brooklyn prized for its detached homes, tidy front yards and ample parking. The neighborhood’s waterfront location features a range of amenities, including a popular fishing pier, a serene nature preserve and inviting beachfront hiking trails that flourish in the summer months. With the Belt Parkway running past Canarsie Pier and Canarsie Park, the area maintains a quieter, less developed atmosphere compared to Coney Island, offering more affordable homeownership opportunities than many other waterfront Brooklyn neighborhoods.