Joshua's Guidebook
Restaurants
Amazing craft food. live entertainment on the weekends. Thursday night whit has a DJ and a Magician running around the restaurant.
45 locals recommend
Whit's End
97-02 Rockaway Beach BlvdAmazing craft food. live entertainment on the weekends. Thursday night whit has a DJ and a Magician running around the restaurant.
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th Stdelicious craft beer and great food.
Bungalow Bar
377 Beach 92nd Stthis is one this is one of my favorite places to go after a day at the beach. I usually get a big wave beer and a couple of tacos.
81 locals recommend
Rockaway Beach Surf Club
302 Beach 87th Stthis is one this is one of my favorite places to go after a day at the beach. I usually get a big wave beer and a couple of tacos.
Batesy’s BBQ and Bar
6820F Rockaway Beach Blvdgreat BBQ and amazing craft cocktails.
sometimes you just gotta ha e a Burrito! one of the best I'veever had.
17 locals recommend
Super Burrito
190 Beach 69th Stsometimes you just gotta ha e a Burrito! one of the best I'veever had.
Cuisine by Claudette is a healthy place to eat. they have power bowls which are not only good for you they are delicious. They have sandwiches and all kinds of appetizers.
49 locals recommend
Cuisine By Claudette
143 Beach 116th StCuisine by Claudette is a healthy place to eat. they have power bowls which are not only good for you they are delicious. They have sandwiches and all kinds of appetizers.
Sightseeing
Jacob Riis Park is a great beach with lots of vendors.
28 locals recommend
The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdJacob Riis Park is a great beach with lots of vendors.
walking distance from my house rent a surfboard, take a surfing lesson, rent a boogie board for five bucks a day they have great surf wear and the staff are excellent
16 locals recommend
Breakwater Surf Co.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvdwalking distance from my house rent a surfboard, take a surfing lesson, rent a boogie board for five bucks a day they have great surf wear and the staff are excellent
Go have a nice cocktail in a fancy hotel right here in Rockaway. Treat yourself to a massage at the spa or grab some dinner on the rooftop bar and restaurant.
24 locals recommend
The Rockaway Hotel
108-10 Rockaway Beach DrGo have a nice cocktail in a fancy hotel right here in Rockaway. Treat yourself to a massage at the spa or grab some dinner on the rooftop bar and restaurant.
J Rod III Fishing Charter. 516 668 2093... Charter the boat for a half day or full day of sport fishing. Striped Bass, Tuna, Blackfish, Fluke and many other species of fish in the local waters. Rockaway waters are teeming with sea life.
Seaway Marine Corporation
7246 Thursby AvenueJ Rod III Fishing Charter. 516 668 2093... Charter the boat for a half day or full day of sport fishing. Striped Bass, Tuna, Blackfish, Fluke and many other species of fish in the local waters. Rockaway waters are teeming with sea life.
As you drive into Rockaway from Howard Beach before Broad Channel look up to your right there's a Big Bird's Nest along the side of Crossbay Boulevard it's part of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and the nest is inhabited Every Spring. go for a hike amongst the wildlife and get ready for some beautiful Scenic views
53 locals recommend
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
175-10 Cross Bay BlvdAs you drive into Rockaway from Howard Beach before Broad Channel look up to your right there's a Big Bird's Nest along the side of Crossbay Boulevard it's part of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and the nest is inhabited Every Spring. go for a hike amongst the wildlife and get ready for some beautiful Scenic views
Surfing Lessons
Chris is a great surf instructor. He is a patient and thorough instructor and really friendly guy.
718-734--8374
Chris is a great surf instructor and a really nice guy. If your interested in taking a surfing lesson Chris is the guy to go to.
Surf with Chris
Rockaway Beach BoulevardChris is a great surf instructor and a really nice guy. If your interested in taking a surfing lesson Chris is the guy to go to.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Q52 Q22 Q53 Express bus to city
Easy & reliable
Getting around
NYC FERRY
A great way to get to Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens from Rockaway. It's inexpensive and a great experience.
Getting around
the NYC Subway System
My least favorite way to get around the city but the NYC subway system is affordable and reliable. The trains will get you to all 5 boroughs of nyc.