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The Water Taxi Beach is on the Waterfront in Long Island City, one stop from Manhattan on the 7 Train. Hunters Point. L.I.C. (Btwn 2nd St & Borden Avenue). Click the small map for a larger one. or click here for a different representation. (We're where it says "A") By Water Taxi: |
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By Subway:
Use the
Map to help you get from the Subway to us. The nearest
subway --the 7 train-- is at the junction of Jackson/Vernon
& Borden.
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 Car:
Travel to Borden and Second St (see below). At Borden Ave
and Second Street you will see the sign for the New York
Water Taxi. If you need to Google or MapQuest Map of 2-03
Borden Ave Long Island City, NY 11101, US) directions. Use
2-03 Borden Ave, 11101 (that's the address for the Water
Front Crab House).
There is a fee charged for parking ($4-$5); monthly parking
passes also available.
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, via the Queensboro Bridge.
