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Rockaway Beach

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Surfer, Rockaway Beach, City Living
Surfing is growing in popularity at Rockaway Beach. Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • New Yorkers from all over the city catch some sun at Rockaway Beach.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • Beachgoers can take a break on benches at Rockaway Beach.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the boardwalk at Rockaway Beach, but a new one was built.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • Tables for hungry visitors to Rockaway Beach are set up under a new pavilion.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • Wooden steps can also serve as lounge chairs at Rockaway Beach.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • Gigantic apartment buildings loom over Rockaway Beach, a not-so-subtle reminder that you're still in the city.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • Surfing is growing in popularity at Rockaway Beach.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
  • In Rockaway Park, some homes are beach bungalows, others are more modern and simple.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote

Once known as “New York’s Playground,” Rockaway Beach is on track to reclaim that title — but in a new way.

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