Jacob Riis Park
7.9Locals Score / 10#4 of 8 Beaches in New York City
free
Known forQueensRockawayNational ParkArt Deco
Jacob Riis Park is a National Park Service beach at the western tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, offering a wide, beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach with an Art Deco bathhouse that is a NYC landmark. It draws a diverse, progressive crowd and has historically been welcoming to LGBTQ+ beachgoers, particularly at the western end. The beach is expansive enough that you can almost always find a quiet stretch even on busy summer days. Getting here without a car requires a ferry from Bay Ridge or a combination of subway and bus, which is manageable but takes planning.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.9/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility6.5
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