Seaside, Queens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seaside
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Neighborhood of Queens
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Aerial view of the area
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City |  New York City |
| County/Borough |  Queens |
| Community District | Queens 14 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11694
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| Area codes | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Seaside is a neighborhood located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, a part of New York City. It sits between the Rockaway Beach neighborhood to the east and Rockaway Park to the west. In the past, Seaside was a popular vacation spot with many small, seasonal homes called bungalows. Today, it is mostly known for its tall apartment buildings. These buildings are part of the Mitchell-Lama Housing Program, which helps provide affordable homes for middle-income families. The zip code for Seaside is 11694.
Getting Around Seaside
Seaside has several important roads that help people travel through the area. These include Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Rockaway Freeway. There's also the Shore Front Parkway, though it was never fully finished.
Bridges and Public Transport
The southern end of the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge is located near Seaside, connecting it to other parts of New York City. For those who use public transportation, Seaside has two New York City Subway stations. These stations are on the IND Rockaway Line (A S trains) at Beach 105th Street and Beach 98th Street. They make it easy for residents to travel around the city.
