The
Train Station:
The Train Station is located at the corner
of Park Avenue and Edwards Blvd (see map label). Rush hour trains leave
between three and four times an hour from the Long Beach station (which
sits at the end of its own private line, so the boarders in Long Beach
always get a seat!) The station is a five minute drive from Crystal House
(see the neighborhood map for a view of the location), and is serviced
by a loop bus that comes to the building. Train schedules can be
obtained at the following website:
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/lirr/html/ttn/longbeac.htm
The
Beach and Boardwalk:
Crystal House has a private entrance to a beautiful stretch of white
quartz beachfront (for pictures, see the
Beach
link). The Long Beach boardwalk begins a half a block from the entrance
to Crystal House, and offers wonderful opportunities for jogging,
sunbathing, or recreational walks.
Shopping and
Neighborhood Facilities:
Long Beach has all the shopping opportunities one would expect of a
residential community. The main shopping corridor (Park Avenue, in the
center of the map) is home to two supermarkets (one offers delivery), the post office, the
library, a movie theater, sports clubs, and numerous restaurants, all
within a five minute drive of Crystal House. A great variety of churches
and synagogues are within walking distance. The City of Long Beach also
maintains a high-end athletic facility, complete with an olympic size
swimming pool and tennis courts. |