Water Taxi Beach, New York City

Name: Water Taxi Beach
Address: New York City, United States

#1827 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

Water Taxi Beach was an artificial temporary beach operated from 2005 to 2010 on a wharf on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens. It was operated by the New York Water Taxi Company and was open to the public for free during the summer months. The beach was also rented for private parties. In concept, Water Taxi Beach is similar to Paris Beach in Paris, France. The beach was operated by Harry Hawk and Tony Rosciglione and partners who ran the beach owned by NY Water Taxi, now Harbor Experience Companies. It was part of a public-private partnership with the Port Authority of NY and NJ. ()

Coordinates: 40°44'32"N, 73°57'41"W

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Northwestern Queens (Long Island City)New York City United States

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Day trips

Water Taxi Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Center for the United Nations, United Nations Headquarters, MoMA PS1, 5 Pointz.

0.7 miNW
Church
Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
19 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, the Church Center for the United Nations stands as a beacon of peace and ecumenical engagement just steps away from the iconic United Nations Headquarters. This interfaith space, located at 777 United Nations Plaza...
0.6 miNW
Home of the international organization
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
16 min walk • The United Nations Headquarters is an iconic complex in New York City, serving as the centerpiece for international diplomacy and collaboration. Located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, this distinctive site overlooks the East River.
0.8 miE
Contemporary art shows and events
MoMA PS1, New York City
20 min walk • MoMA PS1 is one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary art. It is located in Court Square in the Long Island City neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art gallery
5 Pointz, New York City
22 min walk • 5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin' or 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center, Inc. mainly referred to as simply 5 Pointz or 5Pointz, was an American mural space at 45–46 Davis Street in Long Island City, Queens, New York City.
0.6 miN
Park, Sculpture
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, New York City
16 min walk • The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is a four-acre memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt that celebrates the Four Freedoms he articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address.
0.7 miNW
Park
Ralph Bunche Park, New York City
17 min walk • Ralph Bunche Park is a small municipal public park in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of New York City, on First Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets. It was named in 1979 for Ralph Bunche, the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1985 the park was dedicated as the city's first Peace Park.
~1710 ftNE
Park, State park, Regional park
Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City
9 min walk • Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens.
0.8 miW
Church
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, New York City
20 min walk • St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City is the first cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church to be constructed in North America. It is located in New York City on the corner of Second Avenue and Thirty-fourth street and was built to resemble the Saint Hripsime Church in Etchmiadzin. St.
0.6 miNW
Modernist architecture
United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City
15 min walk • The United Nations Secretariat Building is a 505-foot tall skyscraper and the centerpiece of the headquarters of the United Nations, in the Turtle Bay/East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, alongside the East River.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Pulaski Bridge, New York City
13 min walk • The Pulaski Bridge in New York City connects Long Island City in Queens to Greenpoint in Brooklyn over Newtown Creek. It was named after Polish military commander and American Revolutionary War fighter Casimir Pulaski in homage to the large Polish-American population in Greenpoint.
0.7 miNW
Skyscraper
Turkish House, New York City
19 min walk • The Turkish House is a 171-metre-high, 36-floor skyscraper located at 821 United Nations Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Water Taxi Beach?

Nearby attractions include Queens West, New York City (7 min walk), Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City (9 min walk), U Thant Island, New York City (9 min walk), Pulaski Bridge, New York City (13 min walk).

How to get to Water Taxi Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Water Taxi Beach:

Train

Long Island City (6 min walk)
Hunterspoint Avenue (19 min walk)

Bus

Vernon Boulevard & Borden Avenue • Lines: Q103 (9 min walk)
East 42nd Street & 1st Avenue • Lines: M42 (15 min walk)

Metro

Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (11 min walk)
21st Street • Lines: G (16 min walk)