Long Beach
Long Beach is Nassau's Atlantic boardwalk town — Coney-Island energy minus the kitsch. 2.2 miles of restored boardwalk, surfing year-round (yes, locals surf in winter), the West End nightlife strip, and a downtown anchored by the LIRR terminus. Summer destination + actual living town.
Known for
- 2.2-mile boardwalk
- surfing
- West End nightlife
- summer beach town
- LIRR terminus
Long Beach is the LI summer day-trip that doesn’t require packing a car — LIRR direct from Penn, 50 minutes door to boardwalk. The boardwalk was rebuilt after Sandy, the West End is the bar/restaurant strip, and the surfing community is real (yes, locals surf in February).
The summer rhythm:
- Weekday after 4 PM: LIRR from Penn, beach, dinner on the boardwalk, late train back
- Weekend: arrive by 10 to beat the West End parking crunch
- Late summer: Boardwalk Concert Series (Thursdays free, August)
Year-round: Long Beach Polar Bear Plunge (New Year’s Day) is the most-attended LI New Year’s tradition. Costumed plungers, 2,000+ jumpers, Atlantic Ocean in January.
Upcoming in Long Beach
Long Beach Marathon + Half — Boardwalk Sunday
Long Beach's annual fall marathon + half-marathon along the 2.2-mile boardwalk + neighborhood streets. The boardwalk loop is genuinely one of the prettiest urban race courses in metro NYC. Spectator-friendly — most of the course is visible from the boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Tara "Tara Jokes" Cannistraci Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Tara Cannistraci headlines at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach with a full menu of pizza, dinner, and cocktails available throughout the show. Two-item minimum, showtime at 7 PM on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Jessica Kirson Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Jessica Kirson headlines at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach this October. Two-item minimum—dinner, drinks, or pizza all count. Show starts at 7 PM on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Dave Attell Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Long Island native Dave Attell brings his stand-up to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach. Two-item minimum gets you access to the full dinner and cocktail menu while you watch. Show starts at 7:30 PM on a Tuesday, so it's a solid mid-week option.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Steve Byrne Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Stand-up comic Steve Byrne performs at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach. Two-item minimum from the dinner, pizza, and cocktail menu. Doors at 7 PM on a Tuesday night.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Mark Normand Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Mark Normand brings his sharp, self-deprecating standup to this Long Beach taproom. You'll need to order at least two items from their full menu—pizza, dinner, and cocktails all available. Shows at Borrelli's tend to sell out, so grab tickets early if you want a spot.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano's high-energy comedy hits Borrelli's the week between Christmas and New Year's. Two-item minimum gets you access to their full dinner and pizza menu, plus cocktails. Long Beach parking can be tight, but there's a municipal lot a block north on National.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
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