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Relax in the soft white sand, enjoy amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and sip a tropical drink, ice cold beer or frozen lemonade at Water Taxi Beach. Open from Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day, Water Taxi Beach is the place that New Yorkers unwind all summer long without leaving the city.
This 44,000 square foot beach just a 4-minute Water Taxi ride from midtown Manhattan boasts brilliant sunshine during the day, a volleyball net, tents for shade from the sun, live music, entertainment and cultural events in the evening and delicious food at Water Taxi Beach. On Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy fresh squeezed juices and tropical cocktail favorites.
Water Taxi Beach is located at the New York Water Taxi Hunters Point Ferry stop in Long Island City, Queens. For beach hours and events, please visit www.watertaxibeach.com.
By Water Taxi:
Our Hunters Point stop is located just steps from Water Taxi Beach. Here's how you can take the Water Taxi to get there:
Fridays: Beach Shuttle runs every 20 minutes from East 34th Street to the Beach, 9:20pm - 1:30am. The price is $5 one way.
Saturdays and Sundays: Take our Hop-on/Hop-off service from 10 convenient stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Weekdays: Starting in July our East River Commuter Service will provide weekday evening service to the Beach.
By Subway: Use the Map to help you get from the Subway to us.
7 Train: [Vernon Blvd/Jackson Ave] We are 1 stop from Grand Central Station on the 7 Train. Go to the Jackson/Vernon Stop and walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. When you get near the Midtown Tunnel follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51st and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the TennisPort and then turn RIGHT into our driveway.
G Train: Use the 21st Stop. Exit on Jackson Ave. Look for the Manhattan Skyline; walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. When you get near the Midtown Tunnel follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51st and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the TennisPort and then turn RIGHT into our driveway
E/F Train: [23rd St/Ely Ave] -- We have been told the F no longer comes to this stop -- When you exit your near the Citicorp Building. Walk on 23rd to Jackson Ave. Walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. When you get near the Midtown Tunnel follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51st and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the TennisPort and then turn RIGHT into our driveway
By LIRR: Take the LIRR to the LIC/Hunters Point Stop. Exit the platform on Borden Ave. You will see the yellow brick vent shaft for the Midtown Tunnel and the Manhttan Skyline. Walk on Borden Aveune West towards the Skyline. Pass the Water Front Crab House on your right and enter our parking lot located directly in front of you.
Bike/Walking: You can easily bike or walk to the beach from LIC, Greenpoint, Williamsburge, Astoria, and from the upper east side of Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge.
