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.

My go-to boardwalk when I need to clear my mind--feel the breeze, dip my toes in the sand, stroll…read morealong the rocks, or catch the light just right for a quick pic. It's my little reset spot.

Great Beach!…read more Beautiful beach with clear water and pet friendly. I wanted to take my dogs to a clean beach for a while and I decided to go to Sandy Hook Beach. It was a wonderful experience. The recreation center is huge, miles and miles of beach, park, lake, and trails. Pets and their owners may visit bayside beaches throughout the year. Pets are only allowed on oceanside beaches from September 15-March 15. Pets are not permitted on oceanside beaches during the spring and summer, but you can still take them to the parks, trails and other areas. We went in October and entrance was free, we parked near the beach, and we spent a wonderful day.

I go down to the shore probably once per summer, just because it's a bit of a trek for me from…read moreNorth Jersey. When I do go, I usually look for a beach more north so that I'm not driving for 2 hours each way. I haven't really found a go-to beach, but I think I finally found it this year! I really enjoyed Sandy Hook. It doesn't have a boardwalk, which I don't mind - so if you're looking for boardwalk/bar/restaurant vibes, this is not it. But if you're looking for a quiet, family day at the beach, then this spot is great. You don't need a beach pass per person (which I hate paying) but parking is $20 per day. Better than the anxiety of having to look for street parking somewhere. They have a few lots, but I've read several reviews that they get full if you get there after 8:30 to 9. We got there at around 8 on a Saturday, so we were good. They have bathrooms (pretty clean for a beach) and showers (8 of them!). I love a good rinse after the beach so that I'm not sitting in my car with a bathing suit full of sand. There was one food truck that day but they were selling acai bowls, so definitely bring your own food and lots of snacks. Waves were rough that day and there were a lot of surfers, but there had just been some thunderstorms the night before, so that probably played a factor. Can't wait to go back next year!

A wonderful day at an amazing conference event. Can we really expect the staff to maintain their…read morecommitment towards excellence. It was a wonderful event to receive such an experience.

Calling all Naturists in the Tri-state area!! Every visit has been pleasant to this tucked away…read morelocale. Go, go, go! There is parking for those that drive (Lot G), and a ferry from South Street Seaport with a shuttle from the pier, $50 round trip. Near the ferry there is an air-conditioned bar with snacks. There are gender-specific changing rooms and showers right at the entrance. Very limited refreshments are available on one food truck. It is fully clothing-optional to the right of the walkway, and there is a clothed area to the left. Bring a container to take all of your trash with you.

My husband and I enjoy coming here. Friendly atmosphere, good music, great service. Good bar food.read more

I like your Beats cuz it has lots of sand and it is Frontier Celina and it has a jumping thingread more

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.

I grew up on Long Island, so my idea of a beach runs along the lines of Fire Island, Gilgo Beach…read moreand other points east. Living in the City made traveling out to the island for a day at the beach more like work. A friend brought me to Riis Park and while I was initially grossed out by the people, over time I got use to it. About 5 summers ago, I rode my bike down instead of driving and soon discovered Ft Tilden. This is the only beach I will go to now in the Rockaways. It tends to attract a younger crowd. Generally everyone minds their own business and you never have to worry about some asshole showing up with a boom box. Of course, don't be surprised if some hipster shows up with his girlfriend and after a couple of PBR's starts playing his ukulele. It's a natural beach, so don't expect the beach to be groomed. Just clean up after yourself. Yeah, you might see some ugly boobs, get over it.

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