Phase Surf
95-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Unit B, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693, New York
Start with a morning coffee at the Beach 96th Street entrance; the shop currently closes in midafternoon.
A little outside
Rockaway: Ocean Air and a Book
A daylight outing that works beyond beach season: coffee, an independent bookshop, the boardwalk and a warm meal. Dress for wind and use the beach as a walking stop outside lifeguarded swimming season.
TGA Trail by Trails GuidesA few good stops.
Go in order, or follow your curiosity.
Kyle's Bookstore
128 Beach 93rd Street, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693, New York
Browse for a paperback before heading toward the ocean.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Beach 94th Street and Shore Front Parkway, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693, New York
Walk the boardwalk from the Beach 94th Street area and spend time looking out to sea.
Uma's
92-07 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, NY 11694, New York
Finish with a sit-down Uzbek meal; the restaurant says it serves lunch and dinner throughout the year.