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The Rockaways can be magical. Here, some help for newcomers: how to figure out which beach to choose … and where to drink after. Seeing the art at Dia:Beacon.

Skiing at Hunter. Hiking Bear Mountain. Taking a picture of your breakfast at Phoenicia Diner for those golden Instagram likes. Just a mention of the words Storm King can inspire a profound sense of guilt. A beach day at the Rockaways is a prominent member of this I-really-should group. Equally impressive is how, once they do go, they tend to spend every weekend there. One good thing about the ferry is that it seems to have — anecdotally at least — reduced A-train crowds slightly.

Our favorite way to get to the peninsula is to take the A to Beach 67th Street and then rely on the bus to get wherever we want to go. Instruction is offered year-round if you're willing to brave the cold, and the school's troop of teachers will enthusiastically — and patiently — guide you to riding some waves, even if it's your first time. Pick up a logo t-shirt or sweatshirt so you can rep Rockaway back in the city real ones will know.

Breakwater Surf Co. If you're looking to up your surfer gal or guy style, both shops sell swimsuits and apparel from your typical surf and skateboard brands. Pop into Zingara Vintage for an array of vintage treasures from books to board games, parasols to purses, and a highly curated selection of vintage clothing from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Owner Erin Silvers also magically transforms old terry-cloth robes into stylish bikinis and miniskirts and sells them at popups at local businesses in Rockaway and around New York. For something more modern, browse the pretty displays of brightly patterned beach coverups, caftans, totes, and jewelry at the The Swellife boutique.

In addition to designing and making all of the The Swellife jewelry, owner Katie Long also personally sources every item in the store, which includes unique handmade items from around the world such as Oaxacan woven baskets, Nigerian textile bags, and Moroccan leather sandals. Get your steps in on the boardwalk, totally reconstructed post Hurricane Sandy and a pleasant place for a long stroll — all 5. Make a pit stop at the skate park at 91st Street to watch local skaters trying tricks in the bowls and halfpipes.

For a coffee and quick bite before hitting the sand, Rockaway Beach Bakery is a local favorite. Pastry chef Tracy Obolsky's fresh-baked danishes, loafs, scones, muffins, cookies the list goes on Just come back to try them all.

Though bagel bloat might not sound like the best way to start off a beach day, I'd be remiss not to include this great deli — and hey, you're in New York. Bagels on a weekend morning are religion, bathing suit or not. Like any New Yorker, I take my bagel recommendations seriously and Boardwalk makes one fine hand-rolled, boiled, then baked breakfast delight: a perfectly crisp shell with a chewy, doughy interior.

If you find yourself peckish even after a generously-portioned breakfast sandwich, the eateries along the boardwalk will keep you from getting hangry before heading home or before your group makes the pilgrimage to Tacoway see below.

At th Street you'll find an outpost of Caracas Arepas Bar that does the famous East Village eatery justice with its Venezuelan stuffed corn cake sandwiches. At the 97th Street concessions stands, Edible Island serves fresh poke bowls, a perfect light beach lunch, and Red Hook Lobster Pound satiates the lobster roll craving that inevitably comes with being by the ocean.

Rippers , near 90th Street, grills up surprisingly decent burgers, hot dogs, and fries, and the frozen sangria hits the spot after hours in the sun. There is no better place for post-beach nourishment than at Tacoway Beach , and there is no better order than the lightly battered whitefish tacos with pickled veggies and guac. Vegetarian and chorizo options are available as well. Rockaway Beach is the perfect choice! Celebrate summer at the best restaurants and bars in the Rockaways, from a famous taco spot to an outdoor food hall.

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