Rockaway Beach, one of New York’s most beautiful and vibrant beaches, is located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. The area is bounded by Arverne by the Sea to the east and Rockaway Park to the west.
Presentation of Rockaway Beach
A must-see summer destination for New Yorkers, it becomes even more vibrant with the arrival of millions of visitors each year. And there are not just one, but many reasons why Rockaway Beach is one of the best beaches in New York.
Ever since it got a makeover, everyone wants to set sail for this beautiful Queens coastline. Rockaway Beach remains unbeatable for surfing, shopping, juicy burgers and more. There are affordable food trucks, bars and boutiques. Rockaway Beach is also one of the best places to go for tasty tacos.
Vacationers can enjoy the sand and water, the variety of concessions and the only legal surf beaches in town. Rockaway Beach is also home to several playgrounds (baseball fields, basketball courts, handball courts, volleyball courts, skate park, rollerblading, hockey, skateboarding).
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to Rockaway Beach. You can take the underground, a beach shuttle or the ferry to Queens Beach.
The New York City underground stations in the area are Beach 90th Street and Beach 98th Street, served by the A and S trains.
Local buses Q22, Q35 and the Q53 SBS serve the Rockaway Beach area. They run every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Information and facilities
Wi-Fi access points
The beach also offers barbecue areas, concession stands as well as mobile charging stations and many other facilities to enable visitors to enjoy their holiday in the best possible conditions.
Surfing beach
