Far Rockaway
United States · New YorkUS
Neighborhood in New York City
Far Rockaway is a neighborhood on the eastern part of the Rockaway peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens. It is the easternmost section of the Rockaways. The neighborhood extends from Beach 32nd Street east to the Nassau County line. Its southern boundary is the Atlantic Ocean; it is one of the neighborhoods along Rockaway Beach.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 60,035
- Coordinates
- 40.605, -73.755
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway belongs to New York, United States and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 60,035. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Far Rockaway
Nature in Far Rockaway
(1)Far Rockaway records Beaches under nature. All of it is drawn from Far Rockaway's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Far Rockaway
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Reach Far Rockaway by regional transport from the nearest hub in New York; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Far Rockaway that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Far Rockaway known for?
- Far Rockaway, in New York, United States, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 60,035 residents.
- What can you do in Far Rockaway?
- Recorded activities in Far Rockaway include Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Far Rockaway?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Far Rockaway located?
- Far Rockaway is located in New York, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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