Guidebook for Far Rockaway
Food Scene
Xaga Sushi & Asian Fusion
1330 BroadwayGreat sushi and Happy Hour!
Good for take out bagels and coffee in the morning! Lunch is also great!
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Boardwalk Bagel
108-01 Beach 108th StGood for take out bagels and coffee in the morning! Lunch is also great!
Uma's
92-07 Rockaway Beach BlvdHealthy, Vegan, Vegatarian
Summers Only. Great food, drink, live music, and people watching! Located directly next to Fort Tilden, Riis Park is a great place to enjoy the beach and boardwalk.
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Riis Park Beach Bazaar
16702 Rockaway Beach BlvdSummers Only. Great food, drink, live music, and people watching! Located directly next to Fort Tilden, Riis Park is a great place to enjoy the beach and boardwalk.
Great local Seafood Restaurant. Highly recommended!
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Lenny's Clam Bar Restaurant
161-03 Cross Bay BlvdGreat local Seafood Restaurant. Highly recommended!
Tucked behind a gas station - it has stunning views of Jamaica Bay. Have a drink and relax! Bring cash.
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The Wharfside Resturant
101 Channel DriveTucked behind a gas station - it has stunning views of Jamaica Bay. Have a drink and relax! Bring cash.
Great for vegans/vegetarians. Everything on the menu is up for grabs. Dim sum is great and a cheap way to travel and eat.
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Vegetarian Dim Sum House
24 Pell StGreat for vegans/vegetarians. Everything on the menu is up for grabs. Dim sum is great and a cheap way to travel and eat.
If you're going to the Museum of Natural History - check out this place for brunch. Make reservations ahead of time because the All You Can Drink sangria is a must.
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Calle Ocho
2756 BroadwayIf you're going to the Museum of Natural History - check out this place for brunch. Make reservations ahead of time because the All You Can Drink sangria is a must.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Thai food and drinks are great, but you can also rent a jet ski. Check Groupon for deals. If you love spice - this is the place! The views are beautiful and live music occurs often - check their website for a lineup.
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Thai Rock
375 Beach 92nd St The Thai food and drinks are great, but you can also rent a jet ski. Check Groupon for deals. If you love spice - this is the place! The views are beautiful and live music occurs often - check their website for a lineup.
Great brunch or hang out to watch the sunset and stay for a night cap.
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Bungalow Bar
377 Beach 92nd StGreat brunch or hang out to watch the sunset and stay for a night cap.
A must see if you're out on a Friday or Saturday night. Beautiful views and music for an affordable night. Drink minimum required. You'll hear music that is worth more than the admission. You won't regret it!
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Dizzy's Club
10 Columbus CirA must see if you're out on a Friday or Saturday night. Beautiful views and music for an affordable night. Drink minimum required. You'll hear music that is worth more than the admission. You won't regret it!
Parks & Nature
Fort Tilden
Secret Hipster Spot. Topless bathing permitted!
Free parking and entry! Has great bird watching, nature trails, and views of the Jamaica Bay and NYC Skyline.
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
175-10 Cross Bay BlvdFree parking and entry! Has great bird watching, nature trails, and views of the Jamaica Bay and NYC Skyline.
It's worth the trip to people watch and check out a fun scene. It closes at night - plan ahead. I suggest Artichoke Pizza after a long walk (google it).
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High Line Park
It's worth the trip to people watch and check out a fun scene. It closes at night - plan ahead. I suggest Artichoke Pizza after a long walk (google it).
Everything Else
If it's a nice day - take the A train to High Street and take a walk from Brooklyn into China Town. There's too many good restaurants to list, just ask.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIf it's a nice day - take the A train to High Street and take a walk from Brooklyn into China Town. There's too many good restaurants to list, just ask.
Essentials
Lots of fresh veggies and fruits for cheap. It's walking distance and we have a cart with wheels if you need it.
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Compare Foods
991 Bedford AveLots of fresh veggies and fruits for cheap. It's walking distance and we have a cart with wheels if you need it.
A short bus (Q22) or train ride away (A train Manhattan bound). Grab an Uber or Lyft if preferred. A cart with wheels is provided if you would like to use it. Grab all your essentials here.
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Stop & Shop
70-20 Rockaway Beach BlvdA short bus (Q22) or train ride away (A train Manhattan bound). Grab an Uber or Lyft if preferred. A cart with wheels is provided if you would like to use it. Grab all your essentials here.
Arts & Culture
Worth a trip if you want to check out something different.
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I-Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveWorth a trip if you want to check out something different.
I-Qeens Museum
BuildingA cool spot to check out if you have a car.
Sightseeing
A favorite of museums! Take the A-train and switch to the C-train (local train) prior to 81st street stop.
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81 Street-Museum of Natural History Station
A favorite of museums! Take the A-train and switch to the C-train (local train) prior to 81st street stop.