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The sandy shores at Rockaway Beach span more than 5 1/2 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Photo courtesy of NYCGo
Rockaways with Kids: 25 Things To Do at Rockaway Beach and Beyond
What to see and do in the Rockaways this summer, from wildlife watching to wave splashing.
Adults can sip drinks by the ocean while kids can get fancy
Kid-Approved Rockaway Beach Restaurants
Headed to Rockaway Beach this weekend? Pack an appetite with your swimsuit.
12 Places to Play in Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach offers plenty of sun-kissed fun for families. After all, it's the only place in...
Surf NYC: Surfing Lessons for Kids at Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach, the surfing mecca of the city, offers several options for kids.
Rockaway Park in Queens: Renovated Playgrounds, Water Play Area and Skatepark
As a longtime resident of Far Rockaway, Queens (or "The Rock" as we locals call it), I've been...
Coney Island's shores are easy to get to, and action packed from the rides to the waves. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks
Best NYC Beaches by Ferry or Train
Hop on the subway, bus, or ferry to hit 14 miles of city-owned beaches.

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Sunny Atlantic Beach Club on Long Island offers plenty of family-friendly fun. Photo courtesy of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club
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NYC hosts many kids'fun and competitive runs throughout the year. Photo courtesy Ronald McDonald House's Fun Run
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Hit the supermarket at the imaginative Twinkle play space in Williamsburg. Photo courtesy of the venue
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