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    Shongum Lake

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

    Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

    4.2
    (299 reviews)
    42.0 mi

    Whenever I go to NY and the weather is nice, my sis always takes me here. There's just so much to…read moreenjoy. The beach itself is nice, and while the water isn't clear like the Caribbean... we just have to accept that here haha. The lifeguards are attentive -- they even have a drone that I think looks out for sharks. The boardwalk has a bit to see, and there's one hub that's got a bit of everything -- pizza, hot dogs (including vegan ones), smoothies, poke bowls, alfajores, a bar... it's quite nice. There's a bunch of tables right outside and they usually have a dope DJ mix going on. It's just a shame that there's a big sign that tells people not to ride their bikes and scooters through that area, but they do anyway... shame! Parking can be hit or miss based on what time and what day you go. Sometimes we've parked right across the street from the boardwalk. Other times we've parked three blocks away. A lot of the parking is free, by the way. There is some pay-to-park, but we don't like that haha. Definitely go if you have some time!

    Buses can get you to the Rockaways but we've driven recently. Beautiful views over Cross Bay…read moreBridge. The area has been improved since we last went at least a decade ago. Street parking is available but not that easy to get. I googled and read that the southern parking spots on Shore Front Pkwy are not for public use. Didn't want to take a chance so found one (north side) by Beach 95th St. Beach 95-97 area was pretty lively last Friday. Saw a schedule of events until 8/31. There was the surf music festival with live bands performing; also a stage performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Rockaway Beach ampitheater. Beach 97 has food vendors; lifeguard station. Update: Enjoying Off The Rails live performance on 8/29 right now. Restrooms were dirty and smelly though. I know that a lot of people use them but need better maintenance. Only 1 sink was left on 8/29. Showers were on the boardwalk making the area sandy and wet. The beach/sand was coarser and a lot more broken shells, some sharp, when compared to Long Beach NY which we've gone to recently. Waves were much stronger too.

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    Smithfield Beach

    Smithfield Beach

    3.5
    (2 reviews)
    29.8 mi

    Beautiful area. Parking is $10. We came here for a rafting experience. We booked our activity a…read moremile or so away, and their staff were waiting for us at the river for entry. The beach itself is a huge outdoor recreation area. We saw plenty of families enjoying BBQs and the water. There are plenty of grassy areas if you're not interested in getting wet. There's plenty of parking and the bathrooms are large with showers, toilets and changing areas. I will say that the bathrooms are great early in the day but when we returned, they were horrendous. They were obviously never cleaned throughout the day and there was water and used sanitary items everywhere, no toilet paper left, and the stalls were disgusting. I advise to do an early morning visit and leave around midday to avoid what I saw. I ended up just changing in my car. There was no way I would gave my kid changing in those conditions. We stayed at the Wyndham cabins nearby, I'm the Fall years ago, and never even knew this placed existed until accompanying friends on a rafting trip. I would definitely come back but never will stay late unless I'm staying nearby and can wait to change clothing.

    Lovely public beach at the Delaware water gap recreation area. Surrounded by tall trees and…read moremountains. The actual beach is small but there is lots of place on the grass for the beach goers. Showers and bathrooms available. Really enjoyable and peaceful place when less crowded. Planning on coming back here with the family. The beach has an entrance fee.

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    Fort Tilden

    Fort Tilden

    4.1
    (71 reviews)
    38.9 mi

    BOTTOM LINE: crowded alternative adjacent to Jacob Riis Park…read moreTIP/S: go early, exit early ...WHO: party of 1 WHY: curiosity WHAT: (Deets) I followed the crowd across the ball field to this beach. Compared to other beaches, there is less space to spread out because much of the land is roped off for nature preserve. Family friendly but folks were too close to one another IMO. I will say though, that the water seemed less littered with plastic and random waste, and I didn't have to tread through rocks and sharp shells to go in waist deep. That was a welcome surprise. WHEN: 7/12/20 WHERE: beach HOW: bike/ public transportation Q35 BATHROOM: 2 options, just off the water are port o johns. In the park area closer to the stables are separate gender restrooms. I used neither. WIFI: beats me DRESS CODE: as you wish SERVICE: n/a

    Probably one of the best beaches in the city, simply because no one comes here. And the people that…read moredo are really nice and respectful. It's a serene spot, and you can find some naturalists and hipsters along the way. There are lots of rules, which can be a little annoying and they are heavily enforced, like no dogs on the beach and no alcohol. I hate that there are park rangers all over the place. There are no lifeguards on duty, so even if you're a good swimmer, don't go out too far in the water. The beach is immaculately clean with little trash, although it would be nice to see some more trash cans set up.

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