Valley Stream - all beaches

Walking along Fort Tilden Beach was absolutely fantastic! The beach offers both a fishing area and an optional clothing section. Although I was eager to locate the impressive fort depicted in the pictures, I was unsure of its exact whereabouts or how to reach it. All I managed to catch a glimpse of was the back of a metallic structure. Nonetheless, it was definitely worth the visit.

Undeveloped or undiscovered beaches, commonly referred to as wild beaches, serve as vital biomes for marine biodiversity. These beaches are not altered for recreational or tourism purposes and play a critical role in the breeding and nesting of sea turtles, seabirds, and penguins. The preservation of these beaches and their accompanying dunes also provides protection for inland ecosystems and human infrastructure from extreme weather conditions. A beach is a landform situated beside a body of water, comprising of loose particles such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, mollusc shells, or coralline algae. The density and structure of sediments on a beach vary depending on the local wave action and weather, creating an array of unique landscapes.

The boardwalk, including the nature preserve, has been increasingly crowded. It's becoming more difficult to ride a bike on weekends without having to stop multiple times due to people not paying attention, even in the designated bike lanes. I've been living in Rockaway for a long time, about two years before Rockaway Playland closed, and it's now as crowded as it was back then. The construction work on the cement seawall has really picked up in the past few months. Today's photo.

The beach was too windy for a full day, but my kids managed to have a good time with 45 minutes of sun, sand, and a little bit of splashing in the sea.

The beach is peaceful and not too crowded, but unfortunately, the presence of flies is quite unpleasant and bothersome. I have no intention of returning.

This is an awesome spot to catch the sunrise and say hello to some friendly dogs. I arrived at around 5am and had the whole beach to myself, which was amazing. After taking some lovely photos, I took a quick nap and woke up to the usual crowd. I had a great time swimming in the strong waves. I will definitely come back for more sunrises and I recommend that you do too. By the way, I took some great photos on my Samsung.