Rockaway Beach, Public beach in Queens, United States.
The beach extends along the Atlantic Ocean coast for 5.5 miles, featuring white sand shores and breaking waves suitable for swimming and surfing.
The area transformed from two small hamlets called Holland and Hammels into the Village of Rockaway Beach in 1897, becoming a major summer destination.
The Ramones immortalized this location in their 1977 song 'Rockaway Beach', contributing to its status in New York City's cultural landscape.
Visitors can access the beach via the A train subway line, with stops at Beach 67th Street and Beach 90th Street stations.
The Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk represents the largest urban beach in the United States, spanning from Beach 3rd to Beach 153rd Streets.
Location: Queens
GPS coordinates: 40.57139,-73.85139
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:18
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