Beaches in and near New York City, New York: What do you need to know?

I’ll talk a bit about my hometown, Long Beach, California, as I know it better than New York City. The first thing is that you’re going to need a car. Long Beach wants to be known as a bike-friendly city, but like the rest of California, the reality is that public transport infrastructure is severely underdeveloped. I’d also suggest that you thoroughly research different neighborhoods, as some parts of the city are unsafe. Likewise, ask around about specifics streets within those neighborhoods—like the rest of Southern California, a safe area becomes dangerous remarkably fast.