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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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Inwood 13.8 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Atlantic Beach Estates 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Fort Hancock 12.8 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Atlantic Beach Estates 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Todt Hill 11.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Waterwitch 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Waterwitch 2.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sea Bright 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
West Gilgo Beach 7.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble
North Long Branch 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Rosedale 2.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
East Long Branch 0.4 km
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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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.
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:
Activities available on the ground:
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.
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.
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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
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