{"id":3383,"date":"2009-09-10T13:44:14","date_gmt":"2009-09-10T17:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3383"},"modified":"2016-06-19T20:31:39","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T00:31:39","slug":"water-taxi-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/10\/water-taxi-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Relax at Water Taxi Beach \u2013 NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

This June started off cool and rainy but the summer heat wave has now definitely descended upon New York<\/a>.<\/strong> The sweltering subway stations alone will have you pining for the beach. Fortunately there are some sandy escapes right in NYC that serve as a welcome alternative to the concrete jungle.\u00a0 Enjoy a cool breeze coming in off the water and BBQ-style food at one of three Water Taxi Beaches, located in Long Island City, South Street Seaport and Governors Island.<\/p>\n

All along the East and Hudson Rivers, yellow-checkered water taxis zip through the waterways.<\/strong> These taxis, owned by the New York Water Taxi Company, serve commuters and sightseers alike. In 2005, the company opened a man-made beach in Long Island City, Queens<\/a>, hauling in over 1,000 tons of sand. The free beach \u2013 just a 4-minute water taxi ride from Midtown — was an instant hit. Although swimming isn\u2019t allowed, beachgoers can enjoy burgers, hotdogs and tropical drinks from \u201cHarry\u2019s @Water Taxi Beach\u201d while looking at the sweeping Manhattan skyline.<\/p>\n

This May, Manhattan got it\u2019s own Water Taxi Beach, located at the South Street Seaport next to Pier 17. <\/strong>It is located in the Financial District, a hip neighborhood offering convenient and central\u00a0apartment\u00a0rentals<\/a>.<\/strong> Dotted with picnic tables and palm trees, the sandy beach also has a 9-hole miniature golf course, skeeball and ping pong tables. Not to be outdone by Harry\u2019s, the Seaport location serves up beach eats at the Fish Shack and Raw Bar. At night, DJs spin music while partygoers dance against the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Water Taxi Beach<\/div>\n<\/div>A third Water Taxi Beach just opened in July on Governors Island, a tiny island located in New York Harbor less than a half-mile from Battery Park<\/a> in Lower Manhattan. With more than 300 tons of sand, as well as basketball and volleyball courts and live music, there are more than enough reasons to check out the newest location of WTB. For more information on any of the Water Taxi Beaches, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whether you want to explore one or all three of the Water Taxi Beaches, we have the perfect accommodation in New York<\/a> for your summer stay. Check out:<\/p>\n

– This\u00a0Vacation Rental studio apartment (NY-11925)<\/a> located in Battery Park City in a luxury doorman building.<\/p>\n

– This pristine, elegantly modern Tribeca 1-Bedroom Accommodation (NY-8901)<\/a>.\u00a0The \u201cyacht loft\u201d was custom designed and decorated. Enjoy the high ceilings (over 12-and-a-half feet!) and hardwood floors.<\/p>\n

Spending an afternoon or evening at one of the Water Taxi Beaches is a great way to relax in New York City. Order up a pi\u00f1a colada and enjoy the beach escape.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to Water Taxi Beach? Share you comments with us!<\/p>\n

If you like the beach read our article\u00a0summer adventure with A Day at the Beach in New York City<\/a> for more great New York City Beach tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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