Boardwalk & Beach In Long Beach

A great place to come walk along the ocean. Take your bike or jog, it’s very nice. You can even rent bikes at the stands for $ 8 an hour. It’s pretty wide and covers about the entire length of the city of Long Beach. Not much goes on ever here so don’t count on entertainment but just simple relaxation of exercise.

Disappointed in the fact that «special patrol» beach cops will walk by and/​or drive by you and harass you if they think you’re drinking. They deeply inspect your belongings and make you feel like you’re doing something wrong just by sitting on the sand and eating your food.
We came as a group of friends with a LIRR getaway package and were a diverse group (Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, African American) and we felt racially profiled. Of all the groups around us, who clearly had open alcoholic beverages and loud music playing, they asked all of us to show our IDs and beach passes and threatened to fine us if we were drinking alcohol.
This beach sucks. Lacks any life and the individual $ 15 fee for non-​residents is a rip-​off. The sand isn’t THAT great. Lots of sharp wood chips.
I am very insulted by the behavior of the beach patrol. I understand they are doing their jobs of making sure no one smokes or drinks but we were quiet, minding our own business in the sun, and there was no reasonable cause to suddenly harass us.

$ 15 to enter the beach is ridiculous. Not to mention the cops harass you every chance you get and make you feel like you are always doing something wrong, even just sitting in a chair. Other beaches to go too & won’t be going back.

Entrance fee of $ 15 is way too high; they’ve boarded up the shady area below the boardwalk which was perfect cover from the sun; Police practically harassing you as you can’t do much while on the beach (drink secretly, hide in the little shady area under the boardwalk).
Never going back there. Too many other great beaches.

13 $ A PERSON to enter the beach this summer!!! No thank you… I will drive the few extra miles to Jones Beach where it is only 10 $ per car.

One of my favorite beaches to go to. It’s clean, parking isn’t too bad, and the new boardwalk is nice. Sometimes the cops are kind of creepy, which I didn’t like at all. Also, they do end up ticketing you if you don’t listen to them. Don’t go inside the water without a lifeguard present!
Overall, definitely a great beach to go to.

I’m born & raised in Long Beach. The boardwalk is my favorite part of this city. The boardwalk stretches for 2 ¼ miles perpendicular to the beach. During the summer it’s the place to be. You can find people running, biking, walking, jogging & exercising. In different sections of the boardwalk you can find local art displays, playgrounds, water fountains, restrooms, food trucks, pull up bars, bikes to rent & mini golf. The boardwalk host 2 craft fairs during the summer as well where local shops & merchants can set up a booth to sell items.

Really a beautiful Boardwalk! It’s wide, the waves are amazing, the sand is like a dream. The summer is magnificent for just walking around. I don’t need much else for satisfaction.

I love it here. I come here all year round for a good walk and to get my head straight. The boardwalk is beautiful and they even added some new little work out stations on it, perfect… You feel like you’re on vacation for a little bit… The ocean makes everything better :)… Bundle up and bring your coffee these days, it’s getting cold but it’s way too beautiful to pass up.

Always love coming to this beach, even if I don’t come here often. First couple times were with friends, enjoying the beach, can get crowded at times, and it’s expensive $ 12 bucks admission.
As for the boardwalk itself, I came recently to ride bikes with my dad and aunt. Beautiful breeze and wind, and although a good amount of people on the boardwalk, it wasn’t peak season or packed. People were able to walk, jog, and bike peacefully, and everyone stayed in their lanes/​area.
After finishing our bike rides, we just sat on the benches and enjoyed the beach air and sun. Benches looked almost new and/​or well maintained. Since we rode to from one end to the other, it was dead on our side, so it felt like we had the entire space to ourselves. And the sand looked really clean. I didn’t see any garbage or things strewn around. But this may vary from peak season to off season. Perhaps the day after July 4^th or Labor day is different?
During peak season, parking can take some time depending when you go. I usually found decent street parkng.
Lots of hotels/​condos right up against the boardwalk, for those who want a longer stay

Huge beach and Boardwalk.
If you buy the LIRR package you get $ 3 off beach admission (you buy this at the kiosk at penn station, click «getaways» and «beach getaways» and then «long beach», then it’ll give you a train ticket and a beach pass).
Beach is clean, no pits, but the sand and surrounding area is a lot nicer than other beaches in Brooklyn.

It is no secret that I am in love with the Ocean. And Long Beach is where I most recently indulged my deepest, ongoing love affair.
The toasty sand caressed my toes but it did not burn despite the 90 degree heat. The cool water pooled and unpooled itself in all my nooks and crannies as I sat at the water’s edge being beckoned by the waves. And then I walked in as deep as the water would allow me. Oh my, reverie. (What? Doesnt every one feel like this at the beach?)
Despite the fact that a jellyfish drifted onto the beach, we all had a blast. No one was hurt and the hour long trip was so worth it. Even if you dont want to swim or even get into the water, the boardwalk is plenty entertainment. In particuliar, there is an acrobatic/​trapèze show right off of the boardwalk. Be sure to check this out as they also have classes if you are interested.
So yes, I did get sunburned as we were too lazy/​busy having fun to walk around the beach looking for available beach umbrellas. But I can always use a little more Sun in my life. What’s not to love about a lot of ocean fun in the Sun?
There are plenty umbrella/​chair rentals on the beach and food options are aplenty if you take the time to look about four blocks away from the beach. If you take LIRR– get the getaway package to get a discount on beach admission. If you drive in, make sure you consider a summer pass to get the most use of your money. Parking isnt hard to find in the area.

The only thing that will get me to dip in the cold Atlantic Ocean is 90°+ weather, and this August weekend was the perfect excuse to explore one of the LIRR Getaway specials to get out of Manhattan and to the ocean.
If you have easy access to the LIRR– I definitely recommend their getaway pass because it gives you nice discount on the rail pass with beach access included, and with beach pass, you get free rides on the weekend Trolley to discover completely different parts of Long Beach.
Because this beach is a pay to play beach, it’s far less crowded and much cleaner than other popular beaches. Didn’t bring your own shade? You can rent an umbrella and a valet to put it in the sand for you at most entrances for $ 15, but don’t count on any being available after 11am. If you forgot anything like sunscreen– there’s a variety store right across the street from the train before you get to the beach.
You won’t find rocks or shells to take home with you here because this beach is just silky smooth light sand all the way into the riptide. The wind and surf pick up in the afternoon, and that’s when the body boarders head to the beach.
There’s a food truck «Shoregasboard» closer to the Beach Volleyball Courts, but on the outside of the boardwalk. There are a couple food trucks allowed to operate on the beach and occasionally a little wagon with bells may come by with ice cream and cold water announced like you’re at a ball game.
Even though there’s a fee– it’s so convenient on the train from Manhattan, people were decent to each other and it just wasn’t crowded at all on a prime summer weekend. I’d definitely go back. Here’s a link to the LIRR Beach Getaway page:

As a Cali girl, I think you can understand our standards for beaches. Needless to say, this beach was so nice! I had the impression that East Coast beaches were rocky and not as nice but I can definitely say that Long Beach was a relaxing getaway. Sand was incredibly soft and CLEAN! Clean beaches is almost unheard of in Cali beaches so big big plus for that. The only thing about Long Beach was that you had to pay but we got the package deal with our train ticket so it was cheaper. Hey man, I’d pay for a cleaner/​no bottles/​no trash beach too.
We came on a super hot day so the sand was scalding hot at noontime. My cray cray bf didn’t feel anything while I was literally jumping up and down like a little crab… so idk who’s the weird one hahaha they have volleyballs and nets set up for anyone to play and no one takes the volleyballs. Don’t be that guy. Water felt a little cold at first but once you warmed up to it, it was fine. Sadly, I don’t know how to swim so I didn’t go in but next time I’m definitely bringing swim bottoms so I can wade deeper into the ocean! :)

On a nice breezy day, this would be the beach to visit.
This is a beautiful beach. The scenery is breath-​taking. But that is just my opinion, I’m a sucker for scenery.
The people that live in the area don’t really bother you much. The seem pretty content with their view. Haha I know I would be.
Parking isn’t much of a hassle on the weekdays. The weekends I would assume get very hectic. They have free parking in the area. I see that some people say they have to pay for parking, but that must be on the weekdays, because when I went there, parking was free.
The boardwalk is very clean. A lot of trash cans are around so make you dispose of your trash. Theres not a spec of dirt anywhere. The sand is nice and clean and soft ! The water is beautiful and clean also. No complaints

$ 12 entrance fee to the beach?! WHYYY NEW YORK WHYYY
That is all
Sincerely, shocked Texan tourist
PS: at least there is free entrance after 6

My fave beach year round– having a car allows me to pick up and leave city life behind to be engulfed by the sights and sounds of the ocean. Even in the winter– just bundle up!
Been coming here for close to 10 years and never thought to review this place. What’s best about LB is there are lotst of bars/​restaurants and businesses nearby. Its a beach town with locals, houses as well as visitors, unlike jones beach which is just a beach. There is a charge to enter the beach, but hey– it’s clean and patrolled by Long beach police so I say its worth it. I buy a season pass and its worth it. Parking is free, just be patient as you drive around…
Few tips from years of coming here and what I’ve seen…
1– don’t bring valuables with you at all — if you insist take it with you when you go to the bathroom, for a stroll or towards the water. My secret…2 ziplock bags, place cell, keys and cash in it. bury it in the sand, usually close to the umbrella pole buried in the sand or place the cooler over the spot, be discrete and its safe.
2– put away your snacks and lunch. Too many times dozens of people will be laughing and taking photos of your spot being ravaged by those dirty seagulls, Im talking doritos and turkey heros 20 feet up and flying away.
3– DARKNESS. Don’t get caught on the beach after hours. I learned the hardware about 5 years ago, before Sandy. Before Sandy you were able to walk/​hide/​sit under the boardwalk from the beach side. There was a high robbery rate according to the police and sometimes ppl were hurt badly. Post sandy you cannot sit under the boardwalk anymore, its walled off.
So the cop will take your license, run it and give you warning about being on the beach late at night (11pm summer was my offense) and told if you are caught again it will be a big fine. Lesson learned. Safety first so I get it.
4– Boardwalk etiquette– stay out of the bike lane if you’re not on a bike!
safety first!!!
Love this beach!
Come and leave only your footprints…

I grew up as a Jones beach kiddo, but I’m growing to love long beach. I love long beach for their Boardwalk– great place to sit on benches to read/​eat, bike ride, or jog. The food trucks they just added are great to grab some lunch and bring to the beach. I don’t know if this is new, but you can rent a bike for an hour for $ 5– really want to do that sometime! Only thing I think the boardwalk is missing is the strip of bars along the boardwalk rather than a few miles away. Only place we were told we could grab a drink were at the hotel bars (ie the Allegria hotel). Mostly very residential or summer apartments along the walk.
$ 12/​person to get on the beach (which is a lot compared to jones which is $ 10/​car. However, long beach is much nicer (not as rocky, shorter walk from where you park, has a boardwalk) so depending on what you’re looking for, may be worth it!

I learned a lot about my trip to Long Island this year. One of the things I learned is that this area of Long Beach is simply amazing.
I learned that the boardwalk here had to be basically rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy and that it took about a year or so. I also was told that the middle of the boardwalk is intended for mobile traffic like bikes, boarders, and wheels of the like.
I learned that name of the beach is the name of the street that ended that meets the boardwalk, «where are we meeting?» — «Riverside beach».
This is a lot of local information to learn about a place that should be known about to those that do now know. I think it is important to know of this place for starters so that those that don’t know will eventually get to know.
This boardwalk and beach are wonderful and I can see how a place like this can become loved where you have a wide view of the ocean from a solid place to observe it on a wide boardwalk to look at a wide beach in a proud place.
This boardwalk made we want to walk the entire length or ride it and to just simply enjoy the ocean and the views. We only stayed for a short time but this is the type of place that once you’ve been here you’d want to return to see again just to enjoy the times you were there before — over and over again.

This was my first time to Long Beach although I’ve lived on LI, Suffolk county for my defense, all my life.
My fiancé and I found decent parking near the boardwalk and took about a half mile walk to one end of the boardwalk and along the way we saw people on bikes and to our surprise rental bikes as well. Be careful of the center lane as this lane is strictly for bikes. Soo, try not to be an oblivious pedestrian and don’t ignore the bells from bikes, you could be run over…
Anyway, we finally made it to the end of the boardwalk (walking to right from street) and we came across the Sobi bikes and there was a very helpful spokesperson there helping people sign up. The bikes are only $ 5 per hour, no deposit required. Just download the app to your phone, add your card info and you’re on the way to a nice hour of exercise or more if you want.
We didn’t use our whole hour so we were only charged about $ 2.80 for about 40min. We had fun to say the least and love this new addition to Long Beach. We learned it is new this year.
Only downside to the boardwalk… Not enough spots to eat, I’m used to seeing vendors for at least hot dogs like in the city, but, overall, stil a great place with most of the better eateries off the boardwalk.