# Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, United States: what it is and when to go > Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk is a beach in Queens, New York, United States (New York City). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rockaway-beach/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Beach in Queens, New York, United States · Beaches - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** June to September. - **Nearest airport:** JFK New York, 6.8 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 40.5812, -73.80348 ## What it is and where Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk is a beach in Queens, New York, United States (New York City). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [New York City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-york/), where this site lists 142 more places to see, 24 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.5812, -73.80348; the nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 6.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.581202%2C-73.803483) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.581202%2C-73.803483) It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk is **June to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 24 | | February | Better not | 10 h 27 | | March | Better not | 11 h 41 | | April | Possible | 13 h 05 | | May | Possible | 14 h 15 | | June | Best time | 14 h 53 | | July | Best time | 14 h 38 | | August | Best time | 13 h 37 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Possible | 10 h 53 | | November | Better not | 9 h 42 | | December | Better not | 9 h 07 | In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Jamaica Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jamaica-bay/): Bay on the southern side of Long Island, New York, USA · 3.7 km - [Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/): Wildlife refuge in New York City · 4.4 km - [Bayswater Point State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bayswater-point-state-park/): Public park in Queens, New York · 4.4 km - [Silver Point Beach Club](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/silver-point-beach-club/): Private beach club in the United States of America · 4.9 km - [Jacob Riis Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jacob-riis-park-historic-district/): Beachfront park in New York City · 6.1 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Beaches - [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA - [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/) - [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States - [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA - [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii - [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk? It is a beach in Queens, New York, United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk? June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. ### How do you get to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk? The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 6.8 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.581202%2C-73.803483) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Jamaica Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jamaica-bay/), [Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/), [Bayswater Point State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bayswater-point-state-park/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/88717124), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q34711903), CC0. More about Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockaway_Beach_and_Boardwalk). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).