Discover Long Beach: Beach and Boardwalk

Long Beach developed as a coastal community with the ocean on one side and the bay on the other. If you’re planning a hotel stay here, you’ll find both coastal activities and seasonal events, as well as places tied to the city’s history. Options range from the beach and boardwalk to public ice skating.

Beach and Boardwalk

Long Beach has 3.5 miles of pristine beach. The boardwalk is 2.1 miles long; you can walk, run, or ride along it. The two measurements are not interchangeable: one describes the beach, the other the boardwalk route. This distinction helps you consider the coastline and the route for exercise separately. The boardwalk is located along the oceanfront and was built in 1914. Its construction year adds a specific historical detail to the activities mentioned.

Surfing and Swimming

The 2026 rotating surf plan lists Azores and Lincoln Boulevard Beach as permanently open for surfing. This designation applies under the 2026 plan; surf beaches may change at the discretion of the Chief of Lifeguards. Surf schools operate seven days a week on the beach sections between Maple Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard, and between Long Beach Boulevard and Riverside Boulevard. As their operating schedules may change, check the latest information when planning a specific activity.

Swimming in Long Beach is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty. So before swimming, check whether lifeguards are on duty.

Art, Ice Skating, and Local History

Arts In The Plaza is a weekly art market in Kennedy Plaza and is scheduled seasonally. The weekly schedule applies within the seasonal event calendar. If you’d like to include the market in your travel plans, check the dates for your intended travel period.

The municipal ice rink in Long Beach offers public ice skating and is located at 150 West Bay Drive. The availability of individual skating sessions may change; check the available times in advance if you’re planning your visit around them. For Arts In The Plaza, the seasonal event calendar is relevant; for the ice rink, check session availability.

There are two specific points of interest related to the city’s history: the Historic Red Brick District is on Penn Street between Grand Boulevard and National Boulevard. The Long Beach Historical Society’s historic museum is at 226 West Penn Street in Long Beach, Nassau County, and is undergoing restoration. If you’re considering a museum visit, check access in advance. Both historic sites are on Penn Street.

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