Alexa’s Guide To Rockaway Beach!

Alexa
Alexa’s Guide To Rockaway Beach!

Eating & Drinking

Local brewery and bar with a full calendar of fun events. A great hangout spot just a short walk from our property.
70 locals recommend
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th St
70 locals recommend
Local brewery and bar with a full calendar of fun events. A great hangout spot just a short walk from our property.
Tacos and margaritas with surfers slinging drinks behind the bar. A Rockaway Beach must!
81 locals recommend
Rockaway Beach Surf Club
302 Beach 87th St
81 locals recommend
Tacos and margaritas with surfers slinging drinks behind the bar. A Rockaway Beach must!
Pick up a coffee and a croissant on your way to the beach from this sweet local bakery.
30 locals recommend
Rockaway Beach Bakery
87-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd
30 locals recommend
Pick up a coffee and a croissant on your way to the beach from this sweet local bakery.
Amazing views at Bungalow Bar, located on the bay.
88 locals recommend
Bungalow Bar
377 Beach 92nd St
88 locals recommend
Amazing views at Bungalow Bar, located on the bay.
Incredible food, and live music much of the summer.
45 locals recommend
Whit's End
97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd
45 locals recommend
Incredible food, and live music much of the summer.
If you're craving a slice, look no further!
40 locals recommend
Boardwalk Pizzeria
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
40 locals recommend
If you're craving a slice, look no further!
Local favorite with amazing drinks.
15 locals recommend
Rockaway Tiki Bar
6720 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
15 locals recommend
Local favorite with amazing drinks.
Sweet neighborhood coffee spot run by the folks behind Locals Surf School.
25 locals recommend
Locals Collective NYC
190 Beach 69th St
25 locals recommend
Sweet neighborhood coffee spot run by the folks behind Locals Surf School.
Beautiful cafe inside the Rockaway Hotel, that happens to have incredible coffee.
7 locals recommend
Greenhouse Cafe
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
7 locals recommend
Beautiful cafe inside the Rockaway Hotel, that happens to have incredible coffee.
Absolutely iconic. Rippers = burgers on the boardwalk. Enjoy your food on the beach, or eat and the picnic tables at Rippers and catch some live music and DJs in the summer.
53 locals recommend
RIPPERS
8601 Shore Front Pkwy
53 locals recommend
Absolutely iconic. Rippers = burgers on the boardwalk. Enjoy your food on the beach, or eat and the picnic tables at Rippers and catch some live music and DJs in the summer.
Cute local spot for coffee and a damn good Açai bowl.
31 locals recommend
Rockaway Roasters
9206 Rockaway Beach Blvd
31 locals recommend
Cute local spot for coffee and a damn good Açai bowl.

Things to Do

Home to the Rockaway Film Festival, this local cinema is adjacent to Rockaway Brewing Co., and shows outdoor films all summer long. A quick walk from our home.
Arverne Cinema
72-02 Gouverneur Avenue
Home to the Rockaway Film Festival, this local cinema is adjacent to Rockaway Brewing Co., and shows outdoor films all summer long. A quick walk from our home.
Walking or biking on the boardwalk is a must when visiting Rockaway. Stop along the way at the 97th street concessions to fuel up, check out the skaters at the 91st street skate park, and take in the best people watching in NYC.
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk
Walking or biking on the boardwalk is a must when visiting Rockaway. Stop along the way at the 97th street concessions to fuel up, check out the skaters at the 91st street skate park, and take in the best people watching in NYC.
You can sign up for surf lessons all year long, right nearby at Beach 69th. Check out their group and private lessons, as well as the surf and skate camps for kids in the summer.
28 locals recommend
Locals Surf School
Beach 69th Street
28 locals recommend
You can sign up for surf lessons all year long, right nearby at Beach 69th. Check out their group and private lessons, as well as the surf and skate camps for kids in the summer.
Check out the hotel spa for some pampering or yoga classes, and fun nightlife at the rooftop bar in summer months.
Rockaway Hotel
524 Rockaway Avenue
Check out the hotel spa for some pampering or yoga classes, and fun nightlife at the rooftop bar in summer months.

Shopping

Cutest little shop in Rockaway!
The Swellife
91-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Cutest little shop in Rockaway!
Find a classic vintage piece to remember your stay. We always score at Zingara.
18 locals recommend
Zingara Vintage & Handmade Treasures
202 Beach 91st St
18 locals recommend
Find a classic vintage piece to remember your stay. We always score at Zingara.
Gorgeous gift shop located in the Rockaway Hotel.
Tunie's
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Gorgeous gift shop located in the Rockaway Hotel.
You can find all your surfing gear plus cute local merch at Station RB.
12 locals recommend
STATION RBNY
91-08 B Rockaway Beach Blvd
12 locals recommend
You can find all your surfing gear plus cute local merch at Station RB.

Supplies & Sundries

Best little wine and spirit shop right in our neighborhood! Small batch, boutique brands, big wine selection, and lovely staff.
17 locals recommend
Vino by the Sea
Rockaway Beach Boulevard
17 locals recommend
Best little wine and spirit shop right in our neighborhood! Small batch, boutique brands, big wine selection, and lovely staff.
Huge supermarket within walking distance. You can find just about everything here.
48 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
70-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
48 locals recommend
Huge supermarket within walking distance. You can find just about everything here.