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Major city · United States

Long Beach, New YorkLong Beach

Go for one beach day, or one night if you want the boardwalk at sunrise: LIRR from Manhattan is about 50 min, beach pass sold per person in summer.

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Long Beach is a barrier-island city on Long Island's South Shore, about 50 minutes by LIRR from Manhattan. It is a beach town first: 3.5 miles of sand, a 2-mile boardwalk, and a walkable strip of restaurants and bars along Park Avenue and West Beech Street. Hotels are few, so most visitors come as a day trip from New York City; stay one night only if you want the beach before the day-trippers arrive.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for the beach; May and Sep for lower prices and fewer crowds
avoid Jan–Mar (cold, many seasonal businesses shut); avoid during storm warnings
Airport
JFK
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Long Beach, New York911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Long Beach, New York, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeUS$3–6
  • Street or quick mealDeli sandwichUS$10–16
  • Beerdraught in a bar / can at a storeUS$7–10US$2–4
  • Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed, a night, per personUS$55
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$450

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$280

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

3.5 miles of Atlantic beach2-mile boardwalkPark Avenue restaurants and barsWest End bars
Airports
JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 20–30 min by car via the Belt Parkway or Nassau Expressway; taxi or rideshare, no direct rail link to Long Beach)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Long Beach, New York: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−3°C (27°F)

8 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

8 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

16°C (61°F)

8 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

0°C (32°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The core is walkable: LIRR station to beach is a short walk, and Park Avenue and West Beech Street hold most food and drink. Bikes rent by the hour or day in town. Nassau Inter-County Express route 33 links the LIRR station with Beech Street and West Park Avenue toward Far Rockaway. Parking meters and lots fill early on summer weekends, so arrive before mid-morning.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
New York City (Manhattan)go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

LIRR from Long Beach station to Penn Station, about 50 min

The default pairing: beach day out, city base in.

Garden City

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min

LIRR with a change, or about 25 min by car

Mall, restaurants and a walkable village centre; a wet-day swap.

Glen Cove

caution

Door to door: About 40–50 min

Car via the Meadowbrook and Northern State Parkways

North Shore waterfront; needs a car and a half-day.

North Hempsteadcaution

Door to door: About 1 h

LIRR to Great Neck or Port Washington, then local bus or car

Village-by-village; plan one target, not a loop.

Bethpage

skip

Door to door: About 35–45 min

Car via the Southern State Parkway

Mostly a golf and park draw; not worth the trip from a one-night beach stay.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Boardwalk / West Broadway

Beachfront hotels, steps from the sand and the boardwalk; the only area with real hotels.

Park Avenue (central)

Walkable to the beach, LIRR station, shops and most restaurants; best for a one-night stay without a car.

The West End

West Beech Street bars and casual food, 20–30 min walk or a short ride from the station; quieter, more local.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$60–110 excl. bed
Mid
US$110–200 excl. bed
High
US$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$260US$260
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140US$280
LIRR Penn Station ↔ Long Beach, off-peak, both ways2 × US$30 · checkUS$60
Summer beach pass, one day2 × US$15 · checkUS$30
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$66
Trip total≈ US$363 per person per day, bed includedUS$726

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeUS$3–6
Deli sandwichUS$10–16
Burger or casual mainUS$15–25
Seafood mainUS$25–40
Beer: draught in a bar / can at a storeUS$7–10 / US$2–4
LIRR Penn Station → Long Beach, off-peakAbout US$15 one way (check)
Taxi or rideshare JFK → Long BeachUS$60–90 (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Safe for a beach town of its size; the real risks are summer rip currents, sunburn, and the blocks west of the LIRR tracks behind City Hall, which hold nothing for visitors.
  • Summer beach access is sold per person, daily or by season: check the city's beach page for 2026 rates and dates.
  • Some nearby beaches (Lido, Point Lookout, Nickerson, Atlantic Beach) are resident-only or priced high for non-residents: check before you go.
  • Parking is tight on summer weekends: go early or take the LIRR.
  • Barrier island flooding: if a severe storm is forecast, postpone; after a storm, check conditions before travelling.
  • The blocks just west of the LIRR tracks behind City Hall are the city's roughest area and hold nothing for visitors; the station itself is well lit and patrolled.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Long Beach; consulates-general are in New York City.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • LIRR Penn Station → Long Beach: about US$15 off-peak, about 50 min (check)
  • Taxi or rideshare JFK → Long Beach: US$60–90, 20–30 min (check)
  • Summer beach pass, one day: sold per person at the beach; check the city's 2026 rate

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  • Excuse me — Excuse me (—)
  • The check, please — The check, please (—)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (—)

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Long Beach, New York. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for the beach; May and Sep for lower prices and fewer crowds · avoid Jan–Mar (cold, many seasonal businesses shut); avoid during storm warnings · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for JFK: taxi and rideshare bands field-checked, LIRR fallback via Jamaica, late-arrival rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: LIRR station and Park Avenue, the boardwalk and beach, the West End, Kennedy Plaza.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (beach, boardwalk, Historical Society museum, cinema) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and flood fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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