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The amusement park was called Playland. There used to be restaurants, hotels, and stores throughout the original longest boardwalk in the US, but it all came down during the urban renewal period of the 60s and 70s. Rockaway was like the Jersey Shore during the 30s, 40s, and 50s. It was a vibrant vacation destination for vacationers and daytrippers for a good chunk of the 20th century.
Even into the 70s....used to go there as a kid as my grandmother lived there. She left in 1980 as it was really going downhill at that point. We used to go to Playland every summer.
Look at how overdeveloped New Jersey barrier beaches are. LI is overdeveloped already. We don't need a few wealthy, politically connected types New Jerseying our barrier islands.
One small built up spot on all that LI shoreline is not the end of the world. Just my 2 cents!
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I do believe you answered your own question.
Look at how overdeveloped New Jersey barrier beaches are. LI is overdeveloped already. We don't need a few wealthy, politically connected types New Jerseying our barrier islands.
The Nautical Mile in South Freeport has a fun beachy atmosphere and lots places to hang out. OTOH, it's flood-prone, as are the majority of waterfront communities on LI. Jersey also. Weren't entire communities wiped out during Sandy? A water view is nice, but why bring this aggravation into your life?
I'll not mention the anti-Freeport bias here and let the other members pile on. Wait for it.
The amusement park was called Playland. There used to be restaurants, hotels, and stores throughout the original longest boardwalk in the US, but it all came down during the urban renewal period of the 60s and 70s. Rockaway was like the Jersey Shore during the 30s, 40s, and 50s. It was a vibrant vacation destination for vacationers and daytrippers for a good chunk of the 20th century. People would rent those bungalows for the entire summer season. In contrast, Coney Island was more of a day at the beach type of place with plenty of boardwalk attractions. There used to be much, much more in Coney Island than there is now.
No one promotes Long Island shore as a tourist attaction? Seriously? Fire Island? North Fork? Hamptons?
I know that as of a few years ago, Playland was designated on the National Historical register and I think it is the only county owned amusement park in the states.
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I know that as of a few years ago, Playland was designated on the National Historical register and I think it is the only county owned amusement park in the states.
The Nautical Mile in South Freeport has a fun beachy atmosphere and lots places to hang out.
It's not the same. When the OP mentions 'beachy' and 'similar to Jersey Shore' I think of communities more like Wildwood, Seaside Heights, Cape May, Wild Wood, Asbury Park -- areas which are on the Atlantic, not Jamaica Bay, South Oyster Bay, or the Great South Bay. Freeport, despite the nautical mile waterfront feel, does not have the same beach vibe as the sample of NJ communities I listed. Unless you're on a barrier beach, you can't walk out your front door, walk a few blocks and be able to stick your feet into the Atlantic or enjoy the music of the ocean waves as you take a boardwalk stroll.
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