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
Editor's Pick Jim Norton Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Jim Norton brings his brutally honest standup to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach for a Tuesday night show. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner and cocktail menu—convenient since West Beech Street has limited nearby options and you'll want to eat anyway. Doors at 7pm.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Boardwalk Concert Series — Thursday Free Show
Free outdoor concert series on the Long Beach boardwalk, Thursdays in August. Bring a beach chair or blanket — the stage is mid-boardwalk near Riverside Blvd. LIRR direct from Penn, 50 min door to boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
Des Bishop Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Irish-American comic Des Bishop hits Borrelli's stage at 7pm with stories that bounce between New York and Dublin. Two-item minimum gets you access to their full dinner menu, pizza, and cocktails. This is the earlier show if you've got work Tuesday morning.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Des Bishop's second show at Borrelli's starts at 9pm for the late-night crowd. Same two-item minimum as the earlier set, with their full kitchen still open for dinner, pizza, and drinks. Long Beach boardwalk is a block away if you want to walk off your meal after.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
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
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July • Long Beach Hotel • Long Beach
Christmas in July comes to Long Beach Hotel with a seaglass tree craft workshop. Everything you need is provided, and you walk out with your own coastal-themed piece. Right on East Broadway, easy to grab a drink on the boardwalk after.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano—from Guy Code and his Netflix specials—performs at Borrelli's Taproom at 7pm. Two-item purchase required from their dinner, pizza, and cocktail menu. This early show works if you're coming from the city or eastern Nassau and want to get home at a reasonable hour.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano's late show at Borrelli's kicks off at 9pm for night owls who want the same comedy with a looser vibe. Same two-item minimum applies, with their full menu available throughout. Street parking on West Beech fills up fast, so arrive early.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Peter Correale Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Peter Correale brings his stand-up to Borrelli's West Beech Street taproom on a Monday night. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner, pizza, or cocktail menu. Showtime is 7 PM.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Plant Nite • Long Beach Hotel • Long Beach
Build your own succulent arrangement at this Sunday afternoon workshop at Long Beach Hotel. The "Succulents By The Sea" theme fits the beach town vibe, and all plants and materials are included. Zero gardening skills required.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Anthony Rodia Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Anthony Rodia headlines comedy at Borrelli's on West Beech Street. Same deal as their other Monday shows—two-item minimum from the full menu. Starts at 7 PM.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July
Paint Nite's Christmas-in-July session walks you through creating a seaglass-inspired tree on canvas. The Long Beach Hotel is two blocks from the boardwalk, so you can grab food or walk the beach before or after.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Plant Nite: Make a Succulent Terrarium
Build your own succulent terrarium while you sip at the Long Beach Hotel. This is one of those rare plant workshops where you actually leave with something alive and thriving. All materials provided—you just bring yourself and maybe a friend who needs more greenery in their apartment.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
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