While wanderlust often leads to the desire of faraway locales, sometimes you need to look no further than your own backyard. With today’s weather approaching summery temps, there is no place we would rather be than soaking up some sun at the Rockaways.

Here’s what we would be up to if we could escape the midweek humdrum:

- To get there, hop on a Rockaways-bound A train and transfer to the S at Broad Channel. Your beachy oasis awaits you at any stop along the way.

- After spending some quality subway time escaping the city, reconnect to the decidedly not urban with a morning surf session. New to surfing or need a board/wetsuit/surfing buddies? We’ve heard good things about Locals Surf School and Rockaway Beach Surf School. Both are located down by 67th street so stay on the Far Rockaway A (don’t transfer to the S) to get there.

- Swing by 87th St to Rockaway Beach Surf Club, as you have now worked up your appetite, and enjoy some grub from the new/old Tacoway Beach (former Rockaway Tacos - RIP).

- Walk off the food coma along the shoreline for some nature-appreciating and prime people-watching. We also fully recommend the time honored activities of beach lounging, trashy novel reading, and maybe even some frisbee throwing. Make sure to take advantage of the ocean to cool off.

- As the sun begins to set, mosey to the Wharf Bar and Grill at 116th St down by Jamaica Bay. Unassumingly tucked away behind a gas station, this pub offers prime sunset viewing while enjoying a couple of beers and some deliciously fried food.

There you have it! We’ll just be sitting here daydreaming of tacos and the perfect wave.

note:

- the rockaways are awesome all year round. during the off-season, the beach is pretty much empty but consider this your warning - it can be a bit brisk.