Ocean Beach
A community guide to Ocean Beach in New York, the United States.
- Population
- 81 residents
- Region
- New York
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.6468, -73.1571
Geography and location
Ocean Beach sits at approximate coordinates 40.6468 latitude and -73.1571 longitude within New York. The terrain and natural features around Ocean Beach reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New York road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Ocean Beach offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in New York: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Ocean Beach's residents. Visitors passing through Ocean Beach encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Ocean Beach typically involves the regional road network of New York or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Ocean Beach to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New York. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Ocean Beach.