Rockaway Beach - 98th Street

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Beach 98th St. (Shorefront) Far Rockaway , NY 11694 United States

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surfing beach live music biking coffee pumpkin juice bar meats BYO swordfish olives
Peter Lada

Lobster Joint . Low Tide Bar . Uma's. The new Poké bowl place. Fish and chips .

Nate Folkert

lively section of rockaway beach with lots of nearby concessions on the boardwalk and easy access from the subway

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Nate Folkert

Beach 97 Concessions Block Party - 9/27 2-9pm - live music , food and games, pumpkin carving contest (BYO tools) - beach 97 @ shore front pkwy

Evi

Crowded but great vibes and a vibrant colorful place for coffee juices or drinks on the side

Elizabeth Burstein

Get the burritos . Still need to try the fish tacos !

Indulgent Eats

Escape to the beach by subway, stay for the stellar food lineup at 97th St. including Bolivian Llama Party and Lobster Joint .

Francis

Lovely place and only one hour away from Manhattan. But on weekends it's very packed and can get trashy

Kate Furman

Come early to snag a spot on the beach .

Robin Kjelldorff

Great for surfing and to grab a pulled pork burger down by the beach after !

La Ask

Cannot forget the raw clams , chorizo palenque, and the amazing swordfish with olives ! Y de dessert ya tu save "El Brugal"

Talisa Chang

Don't leave before getting a fish taco with guac from Rockaway Taco . And an Italian ice from DiCosmos. It's half the reason why you're here!

Dawn :o) DamnYourNosey!

The Funhouse that was on 98th st, back in the day. Great memories. We lived here.

Dawn :o) DamnYourNosey!

My families beach spot since I was knee high to a grasshopper. 98th all the way.

Matt Healy

If you're gonna lie on your stomach make sure the backs of your knees are sunscreened or you're gonna have a bad time

Dave Dawson

If you've got time for the beach , or surfing , this is the place to be.

La Ask

This happens to be the best spot! Water is to die for! Warm and not that salty!

Joseph Terranella

Show up before noon if you want to find a good spot.

Tristan Louis

The ceviche mixto at Cevicheria is awesome

Trista Kempa

This is my fav.

Noelle

Go early before the hoard and you'll have a lot of quiet time to yourself.

Tim Wassler

In the event you get caught in a rip current, fight it and swim directly towards the shore.

Emily

Authentic New England lobster rolls delish!!!!

Coast To Coast Mobile Vintage

We're set up here between 98th and 99th for the day! ????☀️???? ????

Nicole Valles

Low Tide Bar....dranks at the beach . Yum.

Sonjoe

overcrowded beach ..but is fine...

Anthony De Rosa

Come for the arepas , stay for the surf .

Alyssa Bereznak

water is very very cold usually

Vijaya Thakur

Jump in! Seriously. Get over here. Now!

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