Long Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Long Beach
Long Beach
Long Beach
Long Beach
Long Beach

Known for its beaches and friendly residents, this community is one of the first points to stop as you head from Manhattan eastward on Long Island.

Long Beach is known as the “City by the Sea,” one of Long Island’s larger communities, with a pleasant mix of oceanside activities and community spirit. Stroll up and down the recently rebuilt 2.2-mile-long (3.5-kilometer) Long Beach Boardwalk as it stretches next to much of the sandy shoreline of Ocean Beach Park. The area suffered major damage in a 2012 hurricane but it has recovered and is once again popular with residents and visitors. Build sandcastles, lie in the sun and wade or swim in the waves. Try surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

When you need a break from beach activities, find convenient restroom facilities and restaurants at many of the avenues that end at the ocean. The beach is generally open from the end of May through early September. The 3.5-mile-long (5.6-kilometer) Long Beach merges at its eastern end with Lido Beach, with continuing sands and a lovely golf course.

Find plenty of spots for shopping and dining as you travel along the wide boulevard of Park Avenue, the city’s main thoroughfare. Visit Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market from July through October for fresh produce, baked goods and many local items.

Get a day pass to the Long Beach Recreation Campus and use its facilities for swimming, ice-skating or playing basketball or roller hockey. The site also has a boat launch, dog run and fishing pier.

The community hosts many special events throughout the year, including a Polar Bear Plunge in the ocean in February, a Memorial Day Parade, the Fabulous 4th of July Race and the King and Queen of the Beach Surf Contest in September. Check to see what is scheduled during your visit.

Drive to Long Beach from Manhattan in about 90 minutes or ride the train to the Long Beach Long Island Railroad Station in the same amount of time.

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,609 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹14,609
₹21,030 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,754 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms are compact. Service a little cut and dry."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,997 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹12,997
₹15,216 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,163 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹43,919 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹43,919
₹53,177 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Awesome location, super helpful and upbeat staff, amazing view of cathedral and nice clean rooms. Oh also loved the courtyard area. Overall fabulous experience!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,089 reviews)
"Everything was great; the place is clean and perfect for spending the night. However, the towels need to be changed. As soon as you use them once, they smell bad."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Starlight Hotel

Starlight Hotel

2.5 out of 5
40-40 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Flushing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (582 reviews)
"Tight quarters, but what do you expect at a budget hotel in NYC? The property and room were surprisingly spotless and modern. It was a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Starlight Hotel
Aura Hotel Brooklyn

Aura Hotel Brooklyn

3.5 out of 5
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,107 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, nice that there are only 5 or so rooms per floor. Liked the apartment-ish vibe with the microwave, mini-fridge, and sink. It was easier to keep groceries and cut down on the cost of eating out. Definitely worse for wear in some areas (peeling paint, stained/dented walls) but overall ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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