BeachMapRockaway Beach
NYC’s only legal surf beach and the city’s summer scene, reachable by the A train, the Rockaway ferry, or the shuttle. Free sand, but driving is a parking headache — take transit.
Queens, New York · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WhereQueens, New York
- CostFree
- ParkingSubway access (A train/ferry); street parking scarce
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
Parking at Rockaway Beach
Subway access (A train/ferry); street parking scarce. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Rockaway Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
Check Rockaway Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Tap Rockaway Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.
Open Rockaway Beach on the map →Rockaway Beach — FAQ
- Is there parking at Rockaway Beach?
- Subway access (A train/ferry); street parking scarce. BeachMap shows Rockaway Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is Rockaway Beach free?
- Yes — Rockaway Beach is free to access.
- What's at Rockaway Beach?
- Rockaway Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.