Waterfront Spot
Long Beach
St James, Saint James
"one of Long Island's best" (Lonely Planet)
Take LIRR from Penn Station, about 1 hour
Beach wheelchairs available from Lifeguard Headquarters
Long Beach serves up year-round Atlantic surf and 3.5 miles of sandy shoreline just an hour from Manhattan. Beginner-friendly waves, surf lessons, a 2-mile boardwalk, and accessible beach features make it a laid-back escape from the city.
They recommend it:
Waterfront Spot
Long Beach
St James, Saint James
"one of Long Island's best" (Lonely Planet)
Take LIRR from Penn Station, about 1 hour
Beach wheelchairs available from Lifeguard Headquarters
Long Beach serves up year-round Atlantic surf and 3.5 miles of sandy shoreline just an hour from Manhattan. Beginner-friendly waves, surf lessons, a 2-mile boardwalk, and accessible beach features make it a laid-back escape from the city.
They recommend it:
What are you into?
- Beginner-friendly surfing
- Accessible beach
- Laid-back escape
- Family beach day
- St James
- Saint James