{"id":8577,"date":"2014-06-10T21:23:37","date_gmt":"2014-06-11T01:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=8577"},"modified":"2025-05-22T11:40:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:40:34","slug":"new-york-city-best-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches","title":{"rendered":"Where  to Find New York City&#8217;s Best Beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It can be difficult to choose New York City&#8217;s best beaches. With <strong>14 miles of public beaches<\/strong> that are free, open to all, and just a subway, bus, or ferry ride away, there really is something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even though New Yorkers are well known for their highly-respectable resilience to long frigid winters, they also enjoy escaping the concrete jungle for a sandy beach with cool ocean breezes during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to discover everything you need to know about the <strong>best beaches New York City has to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Father at son at one of New York City's best beaches\" class=\"wp-image-15191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/nelson-ndongala-jR3JkjBhkD8-unsplash-1366x2048.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coney Island is the perfect place for a New Yorker to spend a fun beach day. Photo credit: Nelson Ndongala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Coney_Island\" title=\"Coney Island\">Coney Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Brighton_Beach\" title=\"Brighton Beach\">Brighton Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Manhattan_Beach\" title=\"Manhattan Beach\">Manhattan Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Rockaway_Beach\" title=\"Rockaway Beach\">Rockaway Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Jacob_Riis_Park\" title=\"Jacob Riis Park\">Jacob Riis Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Orchard_Beach\" title=\"Orchard Beach\">Orchard Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Midland_Beach\" title=\"Midland Beach\">Midland Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#Going_farther_than_New_York_Citys_best_beaches\" title=\"Going farther than New York City&#8217;s best beaches\">Going farther than New York City&#8217;s best beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-city-best-beaches\/#New_York_Citys_beach_rules\" title=\"New York City&#8217;s beach rules\">New York City&#8217;s beach rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coney_Island\"><\/span>Coney Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to three miles of sandy beach, <strong>Coney Island features amusement park rides (including the world-famous Cyclone roller coaster, and the Wonder Wheel),<\/strong> <strong>burlesque and sideshows entertainment, the New York Aquarium, fireworks displays, and lots of classic summertime food<\/strong> (the hot dog was reportedly invented there).&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coney Island is reachable via the D, F, N and Q subway lines, the journey from midtown Manhattan takes approximately one hour.&nbsp; Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/coney-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips for exploring Coney Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/julie-ricard-yT0hC8kgMBE-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"People on the beach at Coney Island\" class=\"wp-image-15192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/julie-ricard-yT0hC8kgMBE-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/julie-ricard-yT0hC8kgMBE-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/julie-ricard-yT0hC8kgMBE-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/julie-ricard-yT0hC8kgMBE-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy Coney Island, eat a hot dog, explore the amusement park. Photo credit: Julie Ricard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: Once you&#8217;ve had your fill of NYC&#8217;s best beaches, why not check out one of the city&#8217;s top landmarks? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/statue-of-liberty-tour-ellis-island-tour\/\">Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour<\/a> will give you special insight into the fascinating histories of the millions of immigrants who made their way through New York\u2019s harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brighton_Beach\"><\/span>Brighton Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/parks\/coneyisland\/facilities\/beaches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brighton Beach<\/a>, just east of Coney Island, is known as \u201cLittle Odessa\u201d for its Russian immigrant community (and <strong>delicious Russian eateries<\/strong>). It&#8217;s a smaller, more relaxed version of the Coney Island beach so, if you&#8217;re looking for a quieter day, or the <strong>opportunity to explore Russian gastronomy<\/strong>, this might be the place for you to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NYC_Brighton_Beach_1.jpeg\" alt=\"Brighton Beach is one of the best beaches in New York City\" class=\"wp-image-15193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NYC_Brighton_Beach_1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NYC_Brighton_Beach_1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NYC_Brighton_Beach_1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NYC_Brighton_Beach_1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can walk from Coney Island to Brighton Beach easily. Photo credit: Daniel Schwen <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manhattan_Beach\"><\/span>Manhattan Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get to Manhattan Beach, take the <strong>subway B or Q to Brighton Beach<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re in Brighton Beach, take the B1 bus to Orient Blvd. &amp; Ocean Ave. (4 minutes\/8 stops) or walk (just under a mile).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they&#8217;re not very far away from each other, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to see these different beaches and find the one that suits your mood for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Manhattan_Beach_Brooklyn_New_York.jpeg\" alt=\"Manhattan Beach is one of New York City's best beaches\" class=\"wp-image-15194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Manhattan_Beach_Brooklyn_New_York.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Manhattan_Beach_Brooklyn_New_York-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Manhattan_Beach_Brooklyn_New_York-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Manhattan_Beach_Brooklyn_New_York-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Why not make a day out of it? Take a walk, or ride a bike, and visit some of the best beaches in New York. Photo credit: Amalia Kasparov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockaway_Beach\"><\/span>Rockaway Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rockaway Beach is the largest urban beach in the nation<\/strong>. It stretches for miles along the Rockaway Peninsula, facing the Atlantic Ocean. Beach goers can enjoy the sand and water, boardwalk, food concessions, and the city\u2019s only surfing beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the A train from Manhattan (make sure it\u2019s headed to Far Rockaway\u2013Mott Avenue) to Beach 67 Street. For the popular western beaches, exit the train at Broad Channel, and transfer to the S shuttle. The journey should take 90\u2013105 minutes from midtown Manhattan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NYC Beach Bus offers shuttle bus service from Downtown Brooklyn &amp; Williamsburg to Rockaway<\/strong> and Jacob Riis Park on weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hayley-pfitzer-a8zxCxUGYB0-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"People surfing in Rockaway Beach NYC\" class=\"wp-image-15195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hayley-pfitzer-a8zxCxUGYB0-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hayley-pfitzer-a8zxCxUGYB0-unsplash-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hayley-pfitzer-a8zxCxUGYB0-unsplash-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hayley-pfitzer-a8zxCxUGYB0-unsplash-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rockaway Beach is one of the best places in New York City to go surfing. Photo credit: Hayley Pfitzer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jacob_Riis_Park\"><\/span>Jacob Riis Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jacob Riis Park is at the southwestern end of the Rockaway Peninsula<\/strong>, between Fort Tilden and Rockaway Beach, and includes a boardwalk, an Art Deco bathhouse with exhibits, ball courts, and free kayaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the park does have food concessions,<strong> it\u2019s advisable to bring a picnic, since concessions are not always open. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to get to the park from Manhattan is the New York Beach Ferry, a weekend shuttle between Pier 11 at Wall Street, and the Rockaways. The park can also be reached via a combination of subway and city bus (the journey takes between 90 minutes and two hours from midtown Manhattan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/819508284_11d667fc70_k.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Riis Park has one of New York City's best beaches.\" class=\"wp-image-15196\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/819508284_11d667fc70_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/819508284_11d667fc70_k-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/819508284_11d667fc70_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/819508284_11d667fc70_k-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy the beach, the Art Deco bathhouse with exhibits, and more. Photo credit: Padraic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orchard_Beach\"><\/span>Orchard Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orchard Beach is located in the Bronx\u2019s huge Pelham Bay Park<\/strong>. This one-mile-long beach on Long Island Sound is called \u201c<strong>The Riviera of New York<\/strong>.\u201d\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes a promenade, a pavilion with food stores, playgrounds, two picnic areas, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and handball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the 6 subway line to its last stop (Pelham Bay Park). Just outside the station, transfer to the Bx29 bus toward City Island (5 mins, 3 stops, ask the driver). From the bus stop, there is a one-mile walk through the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Orchard_Beach_-_Pelham_Bay_Park_-_The_Bronx.jpg\" alt=\"Orchard Beach is one of New York City's best beaches\" class=\"wp-image-15197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Orchard_Beach_-_Pelham_Bay_Park_-_The_Bronx.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Orchard_Beach_-_Pelham_Bay_Park_-_The_Bronx-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Orchard_Beach_-_Pelham_Bay_Park_-_The_Bronx-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Orchard_Beach_-_Pelham_Bay_Park_-_The_Bronx-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This one-mile-long beach can get crowded at some points, but if you don&#8217;t mind walking, you&#8217;ll find a spot for yourself. Photo credit: Bebo2good1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midland_Beach\"><\/span>Midland Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Midland Beach, located on Staten Island, just beyond the Narrows and facing the Atlantic, is a two and a half mile sandy stretch that also includes South Beach and the F.D.R. Boardwalk.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach includes areas for barbecue, restrooms, a restaurant, and fishing pier. To reach the beach from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, take bus S51 (32 mins) just outside of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Manhattan, take Staten Island Express Bus X1 to Highland Blvd.\/Midland Ave. (35 mins, 17 stops), then walk the half mile to the beach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FDR_Boarwalk__Beach_10403616223.jpeg\" alt=\"Midland Beach is one of New York City's best beaches for walking.\" class=\"wp-image-15198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FDR_Boarwalk__Beach_10403616223.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FDR_Boarwalk__Beach_10403616223-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FDR_Boarwalk__Beach_10403616223-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FDR_Boarwalk__Beach_10403616223-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you enjoy walking, Midland Beach will definitely hit the spot for you. Photo credit: Shannon McGee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Going_farther_than_New_York_Citys_best_beaches\"><\/span>Going farther than New York City&#8217;s best beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Long Island Rail Road offers getaways to the beaches of Long Island<\/strong>, a bit farther away from New York City, but still in the State of New York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can discover extraordinary beaches, such as <strong>Jones Beach, Long Beach, and Fire Island beaches<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The packages include round-trip rail tickets and transfers for local bus or ferry service.&nbsp; See the LIRR\u2019s Beach Getaways site for schedules, prices, and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-14412\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Long-Island-Mansion.jpg\" alt=\"large house on beach front in New York State\" class=\"wp-image-14412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Long-Island-Mansion.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Long-Island-Mansion-600x348.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Long-Island-Mansion-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Long-Island-Mansion-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Long Island&#8217;s beaches are known for their long stretches of white sand. 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