
Best Latin Beaches Across the USA
By Latina Staff | 06/25/2008 - 18:00 | 1 Comment
With gas prices sky rocketing and the price of plan tickets getting totally ridiculous, we here at Latina got bummed at the prospect of a summer without a some sort of vacation. Then it hit us! There's a ton of stuff to do right in your area if you just know where to look.
Welcome to the summer of the staycation, we'll be breaking down some great tips on how to get away from it all without leaving the comfort of your own city! This week, we're starting off with a round up of the best beaches across the US that cater to us through a great mix Latin history, music and style.
ORCHARD BEACH, NY
New York City’s Boricua community represents at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. Reachable by public transportation, the 1 mile crescent shaped beach has been a Latino hangout since back in the day when Hector Lavoe used to play outdoor concerts near the water. Besides sunbathing and swimming, beach-goers partake in everything from dominos to nighttime salsa dancing every Saturday and Sunday night in the summer. Latino Flavor and Seafood Cafe supply the plátanos and camarones. A summer concert series will feature a number of acts en español, with Tito Nieves rumored to be the opening performer this summer. For those who want to make it an overnight experience, City Island is just across the water and has a Victorian B&B with rooms under $150 a night.
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