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
Josh Adam Meyers Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Comedian Josh Adam Meyers headlines at Borrelli's Taproom on a Tuesday night—note the two-item minimum, but their full dinner and pizza menu makes that easy. The West Beech Street spot has been building out its comedy lineup, and street parking is usually manageable on weeknights.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Aaron Berg and Brendan Sagalow Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Aaron Berg and Brendan Sagalow bring their sets to Borrelli's West Beech Street taproom on a Tuesday night. You can order from the full dinner and cocktail menu while you watch.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Sam Morril Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Sam Morril headlines at Borrelli's on a Monday evening with full food and drink service during the show. Two-item minimum purchase required.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Read about Long Beach
- safety Driving on Long Island: The Safety + Insurance Guide for 2026 A practical guide to driving safely on Long Island — the most dangerous corridors, NY no-fault insurance basics, what to do at the scene of a crash, and how to navigate a claim. Editorial content, not legal advice.
- safety Cycling on Long Island: The Safety + Legal Guide for 2026 A practical guide to cycling safely on Long Island — best routes, the most dangerous stretches to avoid, NY bike law, what to do if you're in a crash, and how to get back on the road with confidence.
- safety Walking on Long Island: The Pedestrian Safety + Legal Guide A practical safety + legal guide for walkers on Long Island — the most dangerous intersections, NY pedestrian right-of-way rules, what to do if you're hit, and how to walk our worst roads more safely.