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7.4

Good

Rockaway Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Rockaway Beach?

There are 179 places to stay in the Rockaway Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Rockaway Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9554424&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Super 8 by Wyndham Brooklyn Pennsylvania Ave</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9761677&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sleep Inn Brooklyn - Sheepshead Bay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3975599&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The High Tide Studio #1 Condo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5478498&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Brooklyn's Finest - Cozy 2 Bedroom</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4361675&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Brooklyn 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 8 minutes to Subway 30 minutes to Manhattan</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4266478&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Joy's Country Home</a></li></ul>

Rockaway Park, United States

#47 out of 108 in New York

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Inwood • 9.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Beach Bar/Food/Icecream Stand

80m

Cafe Los Carnales Coffee Shop & Taqueria

9.8 - Exceptional 450m

Restaurant Subway

7 - Good 460m

Bar Ichiban sushi and cajun harbor

8.4 - Very good 460m

Cafe Dunkin'

7.4 - Good 460m

Cafe rio.sol

780m

Restaurant Dino's Villa Mare

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Cafe Yumze Food

8.2 - Very good 850m

Restaurant New Cheung Chow

7.6 - Very good 860m

Park Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Beach 30th Street Playground

9 - Excellent 120m

Tourist Attraction Tribute Park

9 - Excellent 580m

Tourist Attraction Grassmere Playground

8.8 - Excellent 840m

Tourist Attraction Thursby Basin Park

7.8 - Very good 850m

Tourist Attraction Bayswater Park

8.6 - Excellent 900m

Tourist Attraction Rockaway Community Park

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Norton Basin Natural Resource Area

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction The Shores at Atlantic Beach

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Broad Channel American Park

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Aquarium New York Aquarium

9.5km

Amusement Park Luna Park in Coney Island

9.8km

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About

Rockaway Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 47th place out of 108 beaches in the New York region 230.5 km away from its center, the city of Albany. It is one of the beaches of Inwood settlement, just 9.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Rockaway Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fort Tilden Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Rockaway Beach is located in New York within Inwood, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Inwood • 9.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Beach Bar/Food/Icecream Stand

80m

Cafe Los Carnales Coffee Shop & Taqueria

9.8 - Exceptional 450m

Restaurant Subway

7 - Good 460m

Bar Ichiban sushi and cajun harbor

8.4 - Very good 460m

Cafe Dunkin'

7.4 - Good 460m

Cafe rio.sol

780m

Restaurant Dino's Villa Mare

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Cafe Yumze Food

8.2 - Very good 850m

Restaurant New Cheung Chow

7.6 - Very good 860m

Park Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Beach 30th Street Playground

9 - Excellent 120m

Tourist Attraction Tribute Park

9 - Excellent 580m

Tourist Attraction Grassmere Playground

8.8 - Excellent 840m

Tourist Attraction Thursby Basin Park

7.8 - Very good 850m

Tourist Attraction Bayswater Park

8.6 - Excellent 900m

Tourist Attraction Rockaway Community Park

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Norton Basin Natural Resource Area

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction The Shores at Atlantic Beach

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Broad Channel American Park

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Aquarium New York Aquarium

9.5km

Amusement Park Luna Park in Coney Island

9.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.3km from the beach

The High Tide Studio #1 Condo

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Located at nearest locality

Inwood • 6.9km from center

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7.9km from the beach

Comfortable Quality Cribs

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Inwood • 1.9km from center

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10.8km from the beach

Stylish and Spacious 2 Bedrooms Duplex Apartment in Brooklyn NY

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Located at nearest locality

Inwood • 12.9km from center

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11.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Brooklyn's Finest - Cozy 2 Bedroom

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Inwood • 12.3km from center

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11.4km from the beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Brooklyn Pennsylvania Ave

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Inwood • 13.6km from center

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Luxury Long Beach Villa with Ocean Views!

11.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Luxury Long Beach Villa with Ocean Views!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Inwood • 5.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Rockaway Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Rockaway Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

2km 26 min walk

Connected beach

Rockaway Beach II Rockaway Beach II

7.4 Good

2.6km

Jacob Riis Park Beach Jacob Riis Park Beach

7.3 Good

4km

Aviation Rd Beach Aviation Rd Beach

6.6 Good

4.2km

Connected beach

Rockaway Park Beach Rockaway Park Beach

7.4 Good

4.7km

Fort Tilden Beach Fort Tilden Beach

7.6 Very good

7.1km

Plumb Beach Plumb Beach

6.7 Good

7.9km

O'Donohue Park Beach O'Donohue Park Beach

7.2 Good

8.3km

Kingsborough Beach Kingsborough Beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Inwood • 9.1km

Main locality of province

Albany • 230.5km

Transport

Airport

JFK • 8.5km

Bus Station

Mott Av / Central • 7.8km

Train Station

Inwood • 8.8km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

Alon Greenfield

10 Exceptional

Rockaway Beach is an amazing public beach that is perfect for relaxing and unwinding during the scorching summer days. It's incredibly convenient to reach from the City, whether you choose to take the ferry from Wall St. Pier 11 to Rockaway or hop on the subway (S line). The lifeguards at this beach are highly skilled and always ready to respond to any emergencies, ensuring everyone's safety. Moreover, the waves here are fantastic! Don't forget to bring water, flipflops, and your favorite bathing suit. I really regret not coming here more frequently!

October 2023

Sahil Kumar

10 Exceptional

The beach offers an excellent play area for kids and has a sufficient number of lifeguards. On a weekday afternoon, there were only a handful of individuals present. Some mothers were seen with their children in the play area, while a few others were on the beach or cycling/jogging along the promenade. It almost appeared as if there were more lifeguards than actual beachgoers.

October 2023

Jan Elian Rodriguez

6 Pleasant

The beach on B116 was closed due to ongoing construction, so I had to stroll towards 108 St.

October 2023

Mark Liam Talon

10 Exceptional

The beach was too windy for a full day, but my kids managed to have a good time with 45 minutes of sun, sand, and a little bit of splashing in the sea.

October 2023

Renata Kovacs

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning! It's conveniently located near Memorial Park, and I was truly amazed when we finally arrived. We visited on a Saturday and surprisingly, the beach wasn't overcrowded. It was pleasantly clean, including the boardwalk and the restroom facilities. However, it was always bustling with activity! It's not like before the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still managed to have a wonderful time.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Rockaway Beach?

The coastline of Rockaway Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Rockaway Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rockaway Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Rockaway Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Rockaway Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Rockaway Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Rockaway Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Rockaway Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rockaway Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rockaway Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Rockaway Beach?

There are 179 places to stay in the Rockaway Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Rockaway Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Rockaway Beach from parking?

The Rockaway Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Rockaway Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Rockaway Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tribute Park located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Rockaway Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Rockaway Beach is July. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 6°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Rockaway Beach (New York) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Rockaway Beach (New York) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.