Far Rockaway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Far Rockaway

Find the best Far Rockaway areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Rockaway Beach

The beaches and sporting events make Rockaway Beach worth a stop. Make a stop by Rockaway Beach, and jump on the metro at Beach 90 St. Station to get around the area.

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Hammels

Hammels might not have many top sights, but Rockaway Beach and Jacob Riis Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Broad Channel

During your stop in Broad Channel, check out the beaches, and jump on the metro at Broad Channel Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Edgemere

When in Edgemere and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rockaway Beach or Atlantic Beach and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beach 44 St. Station or Beach 60 St. Station.

Bayswater

While Bayswater isn't home to many top sights, Rockaway Beach and Five Towns Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is AU$363 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$363
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8/10 Very good! (2,604 reviews)
"The bathroom was incredibly small, and the showerhead was positioned in a way that caused water to splash outside the shower. However, everything was clean, and overall, I enjoyed my stay!"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

ROW NYC
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is AU$399 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$399
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is AU$806 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$806
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Lotte New York Palace
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The High Tide Two Bedroom Suite #8

The High Tide Two Bedroom Suite #8

Far Rockaway NY
Stay at this apartment in Far Rockaway. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino and Rockaway Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (20 reviews)
"It was a safe place to lay my head down at night"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The High Tide Two Bedroom Suite #8
The High Tide Studio #2

The High Tide Studio #2

Queens County NY
Stay at this apartment in Far Rockaway. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino and Jacob Riis Park are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (23 reviews)
"The location was wonderful.Room was excellent Building was not so good.Signage poor and parking lot was bad.Would I stay there again yes.Price amazing location perfect and room very clean and inviting.Jason was"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The High Tide Studio #2
The High Tide 2BR with Redecorated Living Room #3

The High Tide 2BR with Redecorated Living Room #3

Far Rockaway NY
Stay at this apartment in Far Rockaway. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino and Rockaway Beach are located nearby.
The High Tide 2BR with Redecorated Living Room #3
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Stay near popular Far Rockaway attractions

Rockaway Freeway Dog Park

Rockaway Freeway Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Far Rockaway, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$61
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$119
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$57
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Brooklyn Bridge footpath with Manhattan in background

Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island

AU$118
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island
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Cities near Far Rockaway

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