What's Rockaway Beach like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not visit Rockaway Beach? Take time to see the sights such as Rockaway Beach while you're here. Jamaica Bay and Gateway National Recreation Area are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Rockaway Beach
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Rockaway Beach
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Rockaway Beach
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 20.5 mi (33 km) from Rockaway Beach
Things to see and do in and around Rockaway Beach
Things to see near Rockaway Beach:
- Rockaway Beach (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Jamaica Bay (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
- Gateway National Recreation Area (3.8 mi/6.2 km away)
- Atlantic Beach (4.4 mi/7 km away)
- East Jamaica Bay Islands (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
Things to do near Rockaway Beach:
- Aviator Sports and Events Center (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- Rock Hall Museum (4.4 mi/7 km away)
When is the best time to visit Far Rockaway?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: July, December, October, August (average 121 mm of rainfall)