Beach Guide

Where to Park

Rockaway Beach · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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3 lots · 3,200 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Beach 88th St Lot

~35 open

700 spaces · $35/day (seasonal) · NYC Parks · 2 min

Jacob Riis Parking Area

~416 open

2,000 spaces · $35/car (National Park Service) · National Park · 2.4 mi

Beach 9th St Lot

~78 open

500 spaces · $35/day (seasonal) · NYC Parks · 2.7 mi

Local moves

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Take the A train from Howard Beach or Far Rockaway to any Rockaway Beach station -- the fastest and cheapest way in.

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The seasonal ferry from Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan runs to Rockaway Beach (summer only) -- a scenic option for city residents.

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If you drive, Jacob Riis has the most parking. Walk east on the boardwalk to reach the surf zones.

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The NYC Parks lots charge $35/day. The A train is $2.90 each way -- the math does not favor driving.

City parking info (718) 318-4000

happy hunting

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