So far the beach that’s been dominating New York’s collective consciousness this summer isn’t in the Hamptons or Montauk, but an A Train away in sunny Rockaway, Queens. The food stands have been the major draw, but the bungalows and surfing have always attracted a steady crowd. (And with school ending today, the kids will soon be joining the throngs.) We sent photographer Kelsey Dickey to document our latest New York obsession.
“Whaleamena” suns herself on Rockaway Beach near the Beach 95th St. boardwalk entrance.
Further up the boardwalk, near Beach 105 St., Freddy (front left) serves a game of Wallball to his opponent, Alex (back left), as Fernando (front right) begins a new round against Victor (back right).
Ryan buries his older brother Chris.
The Rockaway Beach boardwalk.
Rockaway Taco’s the, pioneering food stand that opened at Rockaway Beach in 2008, now has a second location on the boardwalk at 96th St.
Tory at vegan bakery Babycakes, one of the newcomers to the boardwalk this summer.
If the disbandment of the Rockabus this summer has left you looking for a new ride-share alternative for reaching the beach, hear are three more shuttle services you should check out.
Juan takes a break from the surf.
Dylan rides out a wave.
Couples on the benches outside the burger and boat-drink stand Rippers, near Beach 86th St.
The famous bungalows of the Rockaway Peninsula, on Seagirt Blvd. and Beach 24th St.
Linda, a newcomer to the Rockaways, enters her yellow bungalow on Beach 24 St. A year ago, she purchased the home after having visited the beaches for over 35 years.
The well-preserved and colorful stoops of Beach 24 St.
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Lizzie Bucks -
Finally — summer has arrived!! I’m heading down to sunny Rockaway this weekend.
Finally — summer has arrived!! I’m heading down to sunny Rockaway this weekend.