9 MUST-GO BEACHES NEAR NEW YORK CITY

No matter you are lovers of surfing, sandpile architects or just general persons who enjoy the nature and sunshine, you may expect to touch waves, feel the light wind and appreciate the blue sea. Here are nine beaches near New York City where you can easily reach by taking a bus. 

1. Sandy Hook, New Jersey

http://sandyhookretreat.com/photo-gallery/

Sandy Hook is famous for the ideal fishing spot and the most ancient lighthouse in the United States. You can see the skyline of Manhattan there from a unique angle. There're also abandoned naval base and clothing-optional beach.

2. Robert Moses Beach, Long Island

https://www.etsy.com/listing/33796491/robert-moses-beach-long-island-ny-photo

Five miles natural shoreline, premium golf course, a variety of comfortable and convenient catering facilities and wonderful surfing spot are the reasons of why Robert Moses Beach is so attractive. The beach there is relatively opener than anywhere else.

3. Ditch Plains, Montauk, Long Island

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There're not only perfect surfing spot, but also yummy fried corn cake and lemonade in Ditch Plains. You can either have a biking journey with your families or date with your lover there. 

4. Long Beach, Long Island

http://www.best-beaches.com/us/new-york/new-york-beaches/long-island-beaches

Surfing, two-mile-long shoreline and splashing in the sea are how Long Beach attracts people.  

5. Fire Island, Long Island

http://www.longislandpress.com/2013/08/07/long-island-lighthouses-to-visit-for-national-lighthouse-day/

Different from other tourist spots, Fire Island is quiet and has a famous lighthouse with more than one hundred and fifty years history. Fire Island is an ideal place to travel to with your families where you can visit various interesting towns and play sports. 

6. Rockaway Beach, Queens

http://www.wnyc.org/story/299390-dumping-more-sand-most-expensive-beach-america/

Surfing and roaming are two common activities on Rockaway Beach. Another reason why Rockaway Beach attracts visitors is the low price of commodities. 

7. Water Taxi Beach, Governors Island

http://travelblog.viator.com/weekend-getaway-to-governors-island/

While staying on Water Taxi Beach, you can still enjoy the beautiful sight of New York City. Here, you can do lots of things for fun including playing beach volleyball, having an outdoor barbecue and drinking cold beers. 

8. Atlantic City, Mississippi Avenue, and the Boardwalk

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Atlantic City is the second largest gambling city after Las Vegas. On Mississippi Avenue, lots of interesting activities are waiting for you, including surfing, biking, fishing, drinking and gambling. Or you can also lie down on the beach to spend your whole day without thinking anything. 

9. Orchard Beach, Bronx

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Orchard Beach is the only beach in Bronx. Because of the advantages of 26 tennis and basketball courts, various foods and speciality stores, two spots for barbecue, and the perfect place for boating and walking, Orchard Beach is no wonder the right place to go to on weekends.