• Yes. Jacob Riis Beach remains fully public and open to everyone. This restoration activates a long-underutilized historic bathhouse while maintaining public access to the beach and boardwalk.

  • Yes. Multiple restaurants, bars, events, and public areas are open to all beachgoers. This includes:

    • Café

    • Coffee & gelato shop

    • Juice & salad bar

    • Food kiosks

    • Bars

    • Shops

    • Courtyard

  • Absolutely. The goal is to create an active, welcoming destination for both the Rockaway community and visitors alike.

  • 60+% of the building is still public. This includes everything on the ground floor:

    • Café

    • Coffee & gelato shop

    • Juice & salad bar

    • Food kiosks

    • Bars

    • Retail shops

    • Courtyard - This space will be activated with public and ticketed events — creating a gathering place filled with live music, culture, community, and experiences throughout the season.

    Areas reserved for members and hotel guests include:

    • The pool and outdoor lobby

    • Second-floor guest rooms and lounge (opening 2027)

  • Yes. We plan to host live music, cultural events, wellness programming, food experiences, and community activations open to the public.

  • Yes. Dining, food kiosks, and many programming areas are open to everyone.

  • Fri-Sun (preview season)

  • 8:30am - 9:00pm (summer 2026)

  • Single memberships: for Preview Season, single memberships are allowed up to 2 adult guests, open to close. 

    Family memberships: for Preview Season, family memberships are allowed 2 adult guests, open to close.

  • Kids 16 and under are welcome in the members area until 7pm

  • Yes, become a member

  • No, you do not.

  • No, you do not.

  • Membership helps support the restoration, maintenance, staffing, and year-round operation of the historic property and public-facing amenities.

  • Since 1972, Much of the historic bathhouse had remained vacant or underutilized.

  • No, beach chairs are for members only. Become a member. (These will be available in 2027)

  • Yes, the program is coming.

  • Per the National Park Service’s Superintendent's Compendium, dogs are not permitted between March 15 - September 15. This does not apply to service animals as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. “A service animal is trained to perform work or a task. The work or task must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.”

  • No, you cannot smoke in a National Park

  •  Yes, it is.

  • No, become a member

  • Yes, here is the link to purchase a daily parking pass

  • 10pm

  • Here is the MTA Shuttle Service schedule