Rockaway Beach Opinions (Freeport, Long Beach, Fire Island: appointed, high school, buses)
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Looking to head to a beach, in all my years here have never been to Rock away beach. I like to actually go in the water so the fact that surfers go there I'm hoping the water is nice. For those who have been, how did you like it?
Looking to head to a beach, in all my years here have never been to Rock away beach. I like to actually go in the water so the fact that surfers go there I'm hoping the water is nice. For those who have been, how did you like it?
Actually just back from there today. It's a nice beach but pretty crowded and there isn't a whole lot of food/drink options out there.
Water is v nice, I was surprised at how not cold it was.
I feel like the water is just as dirty as Coney Island...maybe just a bit cleaner. But no matter what, you won't be able to find crystal clear, blue water in NYC beaches. I will say this though, I feel like Rockaway Beach is more popular among high school kids, so there are a lot of fights and a lot of drama.
If you mean the water being nice as in clear and not dirty, you might be disappointed.
I have a boogie board, so I go to Rockaway beach from time to time. The waves, and the surfer's section are the main drag, IMO.
Other than that, I would go with KK's advice and go to Riis park.
it's less crowded and I think the water is cleaner too.
Long Beach is probably cleaner, and that's only an hour or so from Penn via LIRR (and almost directly at the beach, no extra buses or whatnot needed). Note, they'll charge you for it.
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