Jak's Guidebook

Jak
Jak's Guidebook

Beach and Boardwalk

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk stretch for 7 miles and then free unparalleled ocean views and sunsets.
Arverne By The Sea is a newly built development designed to revitalise Rockaway Beach. Located within five minutes walk from the beach Arverne By The Sea is a modern Oceanside village with all modern amenities - supermarket, banks, beauty salon, bars and restaurants and transit links to the city and suburbs.
7 locals recommend
Arverne by the Sea
7 locals recommend
Arverne By The Sea is a newly built development designed to revitalise Rockaway Beach. Located within five minutes walk from the beach Arverne By The Sea is a modern Oceanside village with all modern amenities - supermarket, banks, beauty salon, bars and restaurants and transit links to the city and suburbs.
Another beach and boardwalk nearby. Historic site and architecture. Some eateries, barbecue facilities.
20 locals recommend
Riis Park Beach Bazaar
16702 Rockaway Beach Blvd
20 locals recommend
Another beach and boardwalk nearby. Historic site and architecture. Some eateries, barbecue facilities.

Food scene

Friendly and fresh pizza place
40 locals recommend
Boardwalk Pizzeria
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
40 locals recommend
Friendly and fresh pizza place
16 locals recommend
Batesy’s BBQ and Bar
6820F Rockaway Beach Blvd
16 locals recommend
86 locals recommend
Subway
301 Cathedral Parkway
86 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Dunkin'
15 Rockaway Blvd
7 locals recommend
Local, atmospheric, delicious, young beach vibe.
64 locals recommend
Uma's
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd
64 locals recommend
Local, atmospheric, delicious, young beach vibe.

Supermarket

Over 30,000 food items. Budget friendly. Walking distance from home.
48 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
70-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
48 locals recommend
Local, fresh, affordable
583 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton St
583 locals recommend
Local, fresh, affordable

Fitness

Local YMCA perfect for kids and adults. Excellent value.
18 locals recommend
Rockaway YMCA
207 Beach 73rd St
18 locals recommend

Sightseeing

First municipal airport in NYC. Birthplace of early aviation. Historic aircraft museum.
12 locals recommend
Floyd Bennett Field
3159 Flatbush Ave
12 locals recommend
First municipal airport in NYC. Birthplace of early aviation. Historic aircraft museum.

Transit

Ferry departs every hour 15 minutes past the hour from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Takes you to Brooklyn and Manhattan in under 1 hour.
14 locals recommend
Rockaway station
14 locals recommend
Easiest and cheapest way to get to Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Beach 67th Street station
Easiest and cheapest way to get to Brooklyn and Manhattan.