Water Taxi Beach Long Island City boasts 1,002 tons of sand spread over 44,000 square feet and spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan skyline. Enjoy some fun in the sun and a serious playground for the 21+ crowd at night. Enjoy the Sunset as you wriggle your toes in the sand while enjoying scrumptious food and refreshing drinks from the Burger Shack & Bar. Pitchers of red wine sangria keep the mood here relaxed and friendly. Just a 4-minute Water Taxi ride from midtown Manhattan, and a 10 minute ride from Downtown Manhattan.