What's Rockaway Beach Like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, look no further than Rockaway Beach. Take time to see the sights like Rockaway Beach while you're here. Aviator Sports and Events Center and Jacob Riis Park are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Rockaway Beach
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy Intl. 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)
- Jacob Riis Park (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Atlantic Beach (4.4 mi/7 km away)
- Dead Horse Bay beach (4.5 mi/7.2 km away)
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (2.6 mi/4.1 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 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 37°F)
- Rainiest months: July, December, October, August (average 5 inches of rainfall)