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 a finished piece. The hotel is a few blocks from the boardwalk if you want to make an afternoon of it.
- 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, where the full dinner and cocktail menu will be running during the show. Two-item minimum purchase to hold your spot. The taproom's on West Beech, a few blocks from the boardwalk if you want to walk off your meal after.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Des Bishop brings his sharp observational comedy to Borrelli's Taproom for a 9pm Monday show. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner, pizza, or cocktail menu—which honestly pairs well with comedy anyway. The taproom's on West Beech in Long Beach, walkable from the LIRR station if you're coming from farther east.
- 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 spins house music for four hours at this Love Island-themed beach party at the Long Beach Hotel. It runs 7-11pm on a Friday night in August, so expect bikini tops, bronzer, and people actually trying to couple up. The hotel's right on East Broadway—if you're driving in, check the app-based lots near the boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- 405 E Broadway, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano hits Borrelli's stage at 7pm on a Wednesday, which is solid weeknight timing for his high-energy crowd work style. Two-item minimum from the full menu—dinner, pizza, cocktails. Same Long Beach spot on West Beech that's been hosting comedy regularly.
- 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 show the same night at 9pm if the early set sells out. Same two-item purchase deal applies across their dinner and drink menu. Borrelli's Taproom on West Beech has been smart about doubling up shows for bigger-name comics.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Peter Correale Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Peter Correale takes the Borrelli's stage on a Monday at 7pm—he's got that NYC comedy scene credibility and podcasts with the stand-up crowd. Two-item minimum from their pizza, dinner, and cocktail menu. The Long Beach taproom's becoming a reliable spot for this level of comic.
- 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 afternoon workshop where all the plants, pots, and soil are provided. No gardening skills required—just show up and leave with a little desert garden you assembled yourself. The hotel's right on East Broadway near the boardwalk if you want to walk off your lunch before getting your hands dirty.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Anthony Rodia Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Anthony Rodia's viral Italian-American comedy bits translate even better live, and he's at Borrelli's on a Monday at 7pm. Standard two-item minimum applies to their full menu. If you've seen his Uncle Vinny videos, you know what energy to expect.
- 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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