# Rockaway Beach > Public beach offers beautiful views and a calm, relaxing atmosphere with live music and varied sporting activities like basketball and surfing. Renovations include a blue carpet walkway and murals, enhancing the experience. Food trucks and a self-serve bar add to the lively yet peaceful vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/RockawayBeach - Address: 1-12, 1-98 Cross Bay Pkwy, Far Rockaway, NY, 11693, US - Google rating: 4.6 (3764 reviews) ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Sunrise — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.8/10 - Quiet — 9.6/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.3/10 - Beach — 9/10 - Relaxing Spot — 8.8/10 - Chill — 8.6/10 - Sunset — 8.3/10 - Parks — 8.2/10 - Surf Spot — 8.2/10 ## What people say - "I found the beach here to be beautiful and clean." - "I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and amazing water." - "Watching the sunrise here is a magical, beautiful experience." ## Good to know - Swimming is only permitted between 10am and 6pm. - Lifeguards leave at 6 PM during summer. - Parking is free at the beach. - You can take the Metro line 'A' to Rockaway Park. - Make sure to swim in the area near the lifeguards. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.