Long Beach
Long Beach is Nassau's Atlantic boardwalk town — Coney-Island energy minus the kitsch. 2.2 miles of restored boardwalk, surfing year-round (yes, locals surf in winter), the West End nightlife strip, and a downtown anchored by the LIRR terminus. Summer destination + actual living town.
Known for
- 2.2-mile boardwalk
- surfing
- West End nightlife
- summer beach town
- LIRR terminus
Long Beach is the LI summer day-trip that doesn’t require packing a car — LIRR direct from Penn, 50 minutes door to boardwalk. The boardwalk was rebuilt after Sandy, the West End is the bar/restaurant strip, and the surfing community is real (yes, locals surf in February).
The summer rhythm:
- Weekday after 4 PM: LIRR from Penn, beach, dinner on the boardwalk, late train back
- Weekend: arrive by 10 to beat the West End parking crunch
- Late summer: Boardwalk Concert Series (Thursdays free, August)
Year-round: Long Beach Polar Bear Plunge (New Year’s Day) is the most-attended LI New Year’s tradition. Costumed plungers, 2,000+ jumpers, Atlantic Ocean in January.
Upcoming in Long Beach
Long Beach Boardwalk Concert Series — Thursday Free Show
Free outdoor concert series on the Long Beach boardwalk, Thursdays in August. Bring a beach chair or blanket — the stage is mid-boardwalk near Riverside Blvd. LIRR direct from Penn, 50 min door to boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July • Long Beach Hotel • Long Beach
Paint a seaglass-style Christmas tree in July at the Long Beach Hotel—all supplies included, no art background required. You'll leave with your own finished piece after a couple hours of guided painting. The hotel's right on East Broadway near the boardwalk if you want to grab food or walk the beach before or after.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Irish-American comedian Des Bishop performs at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach on a Monday night. Full dinner and cocktail menu available—just note there's a two-item minimum. Show's at 7 PM on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Des Bishop brings his comedy to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach for a 9pm set. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner, pizza, or cocktail menu during the show. The venue's on West Beech Street, walkable from the Long Beach LIRR station if you're coming from out of town.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Marathon + Half — Boardwalk Sunday
Long Beach's annual fall marathon + half-marathon along the 2.2-mile boardwalk + neighborhood streets. The boardwalk loop is genuinely one of the prettiest urban race courses in metro NYC. Spectator-friendly — most of the course is visible from the boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
ListenUp! x LB Guys: Meet Me in Long Beach
DJ Jokr's spinning house music at the Long Beach Hotel for a Love Island-themed summer night. Think beachy vibes, drink specials, and that mid-August energy when everyone's trying to squeeze out the last of summer. Runs 7-11pm, easy walk from the LIRR station.
- When
- Where
- 405 E Broadway, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Meet Me in Long Beach | A Love Island Summer Social at Long Beach Hotel
DJ Jokr's spinning house music at the Long Beach Hotel from 7-11pm, calling it a Love Island-themed summer social (interpret that how you will). The hotel's right on East Broadway near the boardwalk, so you can walk over from the beach or grab dinner at one of the nearby spots beforehand.
- When
- Where
- 405 E Broadway, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano performs at Borrelli's Taproom for a 7pm show. Two-item minimum from the full menu—think pizza, dinner plates, cocktails. Borrelli's is on West Beech in Long Beach, about a block from the boardwalk if you want to grab a walk before or after.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano's back for a second set at 9pm the same night at Borrelli's. Same two-item minimum applies, with their full dinner and bar menu available throughout. Later show means you can grab dinner in Long Beach first and walk over.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Peter Correale Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Peter Correale takes Borrelli's stage at 7pm on a Monday night. Two-item purchase required—order from their pizza, dinner, or cocktail menu while you watch. Borrelli's is right off West Beech Street in Long Beach, easy to find if you're coming from Merrick Road.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Plant Nite • Long Beach Hotel • Long Beach
Build your own succulent arrangement at this workshop where all plants and containers are provided. You'll leave with a finished terrarium and zero gardening experience required. The Long Beach Hotel is right off Broadway near the boardwalk—park in the municipal lot on Magnolia if the hotel lot is full.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Anthony Rodia Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Anthony Rodia performs at Borrelli's Taproom for a 7pm Monday show. You'll need to order at least two items during the set—full menu's available, including pizza and cocktails. The venue's on West Beech Street, blocks from the Long Beach boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July
Paint Nite's Christmas-in-July session walks you through creating a seaglass-inspired tree on canvas. The Long Beach Hotel is two blocks from the boardwalk, so you can grab food or walk the beach before or after.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Plant Nite: Make a Succulent Terrarium
Build your own succulent terrarium while you sip at the Long Beach Hotel. This is one of those rare plant workshops where you actually leave with something alive and thriving. All materials provided—you just bring yourself and maybe a friend who needs more greenery in their apartment.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
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