I would be very comfortable describing Rockaway as 'Williamsburg on Sea'. It lies at the very bottom of Queens near JFK airport and, if it wasn't for the crazy number of cool urban New Yorkers, you could be forgiven for thinking it is much further away. Actually it's $2.25 and 1 hour away from Central Manhattan - what more could you want on another scorcher of a weekend!
I have now visited Rockaway twice...once in the early spring sunshine, and again this weekend. It's fair to say that in season it couldn't be more different...it's busy, buzzy and full of a renegade mix of hip New York young professionals (those that can't afford a summer share in Long Island and the Hamptons), urban familys and Rockaway locals. It also has the BEST sea-side munchies I've found!
So how does it now compare to our wonderful day there over the Easter Weekend?! Well...
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But despite the crowds I still prefer a bit of summer...because it includes getting stuck in to some famous Rockaway Fish Tacos (apparently they're better than the Cali version)...
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