Please check hours for information about when we are open. If there is the possibility of bad weather we will indicate at 2pm if we will open.

Reach us by water, train or car...

• Water Taxi
• Car
• Subway
 • LIRR
• Bike/Walking
• By Water Craft


By Water Taxi: Check the Water Taxi Web site for Schedules and service notices www.nywatertaxi.com.

Take the Water Taxi to Hunters' Point. When you exit the Water Taxi your at the beach!


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By Car: Travel to Borden and Second St. At Borden Ave and Second Street you will see the sign for the New York Water Taxi. We are not in all map and navigation systems. You can find us on Google Maps, by searching for, "Water Taxi Beach 2 Borden Ave, LIC NY 11101." Our Google business listing is here.

There is a fee charged for parking ($4-$5); monthly parking passes also available.


By Subway: Use the Map to help you get from the Subway to us.

    7 Train: [Vernon Blvd/Jackson Ave] We are 1 stop from Grand Central Station on the 7 Train. Go to the Jackson/Vernon Stop and walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. When you get near the Midtown Tunnel follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51st and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the TennisPort and then turn RIGHT into our driveway.

    G Train: Use the 21st Stop. Exit on Jackson Ave. Look for the Manhattan Skyline; walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. When you get near the Midtown Tunnel follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51st and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the TennisPort and then turn RIGHT into our driveway

    E/F Train: [23rd St/Ely Ave] -- We have been told the F no longer comes to this stop -- When you exit your near the Citicorp Building. Walk on 23rd to Jackson Ave. Walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. When you get near the Midtown Tunnel follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51st and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the TennisPort and then turn RIGHT into our driveway


By LIRR: Take the LIRR to the LIC/Hunters Point Stop. Exit the platform on Borden Ave. You will see the yellow brick vent shaft for the Midtown Tunnel and the Manhttan Skyline. Walk on Borden Aveune West towards the Skyline. Pass the Water Front Crab House on your right and enter our parking lot located directly in front of you.


Bike/Walking: You can easily bike or walk to the beach from LIC, Greenpoint, Williamsburge, Astoria, and from the upper east side of Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge.


By Water Craft: The only Water Craft authorized by the PANJNY to dock at the beach are the boats operated by New York Water Taxi. New York Water Taxi operates several classes of boats holding 75 to 150 people and are available for charter. Charter a NY Water Taxi; swing past the Statue of Liberty, scoot under the Brooklyn Bridge, sprint up the East River and arrive with your guests at the Beach in style!