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See, Swim and Surf Rockaway Beach
Those seeking a slice of surf and sun can find it all summer long at Rockaway Beach. The 7-mile sandy oasis (which spans the shoreline from Beach 2nd Street to Beach 149th Street) is a popular destination for sunbathers and surfers, some pictured in our gallery here. If the photos inspire you, know that you can only really understand the culture and community by experiencing it in person—so grab your bathing suit and get going.
Photo: Ryan Struck
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NYC Ferry. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Photo: Ryan Struck
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Photo: Ryan Struck
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Photo: Ryan Struck
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Photo: Ryan Struck
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Lobster Boil at Riis Park Beach Bazaar. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Fried Clam Sandwich at Riis Park Beach Bazaar. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Surf lessons at Locals Surf School. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Photo: Ryan Struck
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Rockaway Jet Ski. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Rockaway Jet Ski. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Tacoway Beach. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Tacoway Beach. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Thai Rock. Photo: Ryan Struck
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Photo: Ryan Struck
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