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City in New York, United States
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Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, on an island across from Long Island, New York.
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This museum was founded in 1980 to "educate the public about Long Beach and to preserve and enhance the city's architectural and historical heritage." The museum has thousands of pictures, documents, and memorabilia which can be viewed by the public.
Financed and designed by Holocaust survivor Dr. Stanley R. Robbin, M.D. in April of 1982, this giant granite memorial was erected in honor of those lost during the Holocaust. This impressive granite structure is something to see.
To remember 9/11, a major day in American history, a monument has been erected in Lido Beach.
3.5 miles of soft sand, this beach plays host to sunbathers, boogie-boarders, surfers, boaters, and swimmers. During the summer, daily or season admission is sold per person.
To the east, Lido Beach and Point Lookout have several town beaches. These are quite pricey for non-residents.
This is a Nassau County beach in between the Hempstead ones. For 2021, it is only open to county residents.
The Village of Atlantic Beach's beach is only open to village residents. The beach in East Atlantic Beach is administered by the Town of Hempstead, but is only open to East Atlantic Beach residents.
This boardwalk stretches over 2 miles long and is a great place to ride your bike, roller-skate, run or walk and take in the breathtaking views of 3.5 miles of beautiful silky sand.
Walk down the main street of Long Beach and see tons of trendy shops and boutiques as well as awesome restaurants.
Running from Nevada Avenue at the city's western border to New York Avenue, a stretch where the island is only three blocks wide, the West End is Long Beach's younger, funkier, more-intimate side. You'll find a fun assortment of independent shops, restaurants and bars along walkable, two-lane West Beech Street.
This four-screen theater closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy and remained shuttered for years, leading to concerns that it would never reopen. After a full restoration, though, it finally opened its doors in the spring of 2015.
Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Long Beach Ice Arena. The Sharks play in the North American Tier III hockey league.
Every summer there is an annual arts and crafts fair on the boardwalk and over 200 vendors participate and sell everything from food to hand-made jewelry.
This is definitely something you should check out if you are ever in Long Beach during October 8th-24th. There are fixed price menus of $19.99 or below offered at a ton of great restaurants in the city. Definitely check this out if you are in the area during October because some of these restaurants have a long waiting list.
This restaurant is known as the "great American bar and grille." The food is awesome, there are plenty of burgers and salads, foods to appease any appetite. It is also a very casual and relaxed environment, there are tables located inside as well as outdoors so diners can pick what kind of eating atmosphere they desire.
"an upscale seafood grill by the beach," this restaurant lives up to its claim. The food is fresh, the service is friendly and the ambiance is relaxing. If you are looking for a luxurious night out in Long Beach, throw on some classy duds and go to Grill Fire.
Like many nearby communities on Long Island's South Shore, Long Beach has a large Jewish population, and this is its culinary temple. Owner Wally Goetz has been serving up jaw-straining deli sandwiches from this location near the city's eastern boundary for nearly 30 years; there's also a full menu of heimische classics such as goulash and stuffed cabbage. Just don't ask for Swiss cheese on your corned beef--this is a strictly kosher affair.
One of the best restaurants in Long Beach. Set up as a bar/grille type establishment, it is also Long Island's premier live music venue. Eat, drink and take in a set or two.
Open seasonally and located on the boardwalk, Carnival has the best flavors of ice cream that are a delicious treat after hot hours spent on the beach. They have tons of original flavors and fair prices.
If you are looking for great Italian food at a place that has been around forever Gino's is the place for you. Note: for every entree ordered you get complimentary salad and pasta, so bring your appetite.
The food-truck craze has hit Long Beach hard with this four-wheeled food court at the foot of the boardwalk. Eight vendors operate trucks surrounding a bank of tables, with cuisines ranging from seafood and smoothies to barbecue and Jewish deli. The Shoregasboard runs on the same schedule as the beach season, from late May to early September.
If you are looking for a casual bar for a laid back night, definitely stop by this bar. The bar is fully stocked, food is served, and there is indoor and outside seating.
With dark mood lighting and tons of locals, Shines is a fun place to come if you want to meet some neighborhood "characters." Fun fact about Shines- free drinks on your birthday!
Do you want to visit a small spot on the West End? A great local spot, with great food, especially on Monday Night: Fried Chicken Night. This bar has a great assortment of beers from all around the world!
With a nautical atmosphere and loaded jukebox you will be in for a great time here. It is a great place to drink beer, eat seafood and gamble.
Beach front hotel property with restaurant headed by chef Todd Jacobs that has been reviewed by New York critics.
A more historic style hotel.
This store carries a ton of surf gear and equipment. They also have a sale rack that they constantly add to so be on the lookout for some great deals.
A surf/snow shop that prides itself on selling top name surfboards and wetsuits as well as snowboards and hot/cold climate clothes and accessories. Whether you are looking for a new snowboard or new surfboard, check out Unsound Pro.
a fun and girly clothing boutique that describes it's clientele as "vintage and modern, casual and dressy, sexy and feminine, edgy and classic." With tons of designer and brand names and an enthusiastic staff, this store is worth checking out.
The woman's clothing boutique located in the West End has tons of dresses, shoes, and accessories. If you think ahead and join the mailing list, you can get 20% off your purchase.
By train
MTA operates frequent LIRR trains from Penn station in Manhattan via Atlantcíc Terminal in Brooklyn. The beach is a short walk from the station.
By car
By bus
By car
You can drive through Long Beach and there are various parking lots and parking meters located throughout town.
By bicycle
A great way to get around town. There are tons of bike shops where you can rent bikes hourly or for the day.
By bus
Nassau Inter-county Express's Route 33 (+1 516-336-6600) runs between Far Rockaway and Long Beach LIRR stations via Beech Street and West Park Avenue.
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