Getting Here

Water Taxi Beach Long Island City is located along the East River at the New York Water Taxi stop in Hunters Point/Long Island City, Queens. The closest street address is 2 Borden Avenue.

You can get to Water Taxi Beach/Long Island City by foot, bike, car, bus, subway and of course by New York Water Taxi

By Water Taxi

Weekday Evenings: Catch the tail end of East River commuter service from Manhattan and Brooklyn

Weekends Daytime: Take New York Water Taxi’s Hop-on/Hop-off service to the Hunter’s Point Ferry stop*

* Please note: The Hop-on/Hop-off service will not stop at Hunter's Point on Sunday, September 13

Weekend Evenings: Enjoy free Water Taxi Beach shuttles from East 35th Street in Manhattan every Friday and Saturday night. Shuttles will run from 8:00pm - 2:00am.

By Car

Travel to Borden and Second Street. At Borden Avenue and Second Street you will see the sign for the New York Water Taxi. We are not in all map and navigation systems. You can find us on Google Maps, by searching for, Water Taxi Beach 2 Borden Avenue, LIC NY 11101.

By Subway

Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd/Jackson Avenue or the E train to 23rd Street/Ely Avenue. Walk on Jackson South West towards the Manhattan Skyline. Follow the signs for 495 West until you reach 51st Avenue. Turn right on 51 Street and walk to 2nd Street. Turn left on Second Street. Walk past the Crab House and the Tennis Port and then turn RIGHT into our driveway.

Long Island Railroad

Take the Long Island Railroad  to the Long Island City/Hunters Point Stop. Exit the platform on Borden Avenue. Walk on Borden Avenue West towards the Manhattan Skyline. Pass the Water Front Crab House on your right and enter our parking lot located directly in front of you.