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Rockaway Beach, Somerville
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Rockaway Beach

  • 4.63.3k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6 pm

A breezy seaside park and boardwalk with wide sandy beaches, gentle surf, and ocean views. Expect casual outdoor recreation, scenic walks, and family-friendly spots for picnics, sunbathing, and kite flying — a relaxing escape with boardwalk vendors and seasonal events.

Quick answers

Rockaway Beach in short

When is Rockaway Beach open?

Every day, 10 AM–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Rockaway Beach?

It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Rockaway Beach?

Rockaway Beach Boardwalk,Arverne, NY 11692.

Right now · 5:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Not one for this hour.

Go tomorrow at 10 am instead.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the evening

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
10 AM–6 PM
tuesday
10 AM–6 PM
wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
thursday
10 AM–6 PM
friday
10 AM–6 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–6 PM

Where and how

Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, Arverne, NY 11692(opens the map)DirectionsTo SomervilleCall+17183184000Websitenycgovparks.org

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 3.3k reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Beach access
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Casual
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time