-Breezy Point is the west most of the areas and  was originally a camping ground, which later became a resort community.
-Rockaway Point is mostly beach area and is solely connect by bridges. There is public transport to that can connects to the main land of Queens, and served as summer beach commute.
-Neponsit is in the center of the peninsula and unlike the other communities it was developed with intention to be a year around community rather than a summer vacation spot.
-Belle Harbor which is just north of Neponsit, also possess a year around community with nice single family standing homes.
-Holland and Hammel were create as summer resort communities and were named by the developer.
Edgemere was also create as resort community and was given its name because of its location to the nearby body of water.
-Far Rockaway is the most eastern of the communities on the peninsula and is the most populated as well, this community  posses both close proximity to nearby JFK airport and public transportation.

The Rockaway Peninsula, serves as a number of communities for resorts as well as year around living.  The Peninsula is fully connected by public transport and has a commercial and shopping district as well.  Living here provides an excellent setting with a laid back beach life style.

Rockaway Peninsula Residents & Culture
Rockaway Peninsula was originally settled by eastern Native Americans.  Today, this area is home to many vacationers, airport personnel, and city dwellers looking for a more laid back life style.

Rockaway Peninsula Residences & Rents
Rockaway Peninsula mostly consist of low rise buildings and garden complexes, resort cottages and single  family homes dominate the area.  General rents in the area includes studio from $700-$900, one bedroom from $850-$1050, and two bedrooms from $1200-$1350.            

Rockaway Peninsula Transportation & Commuting
Most commuting is done via the New York City Subway, by the "A" train. The "A" train can have you in Midtown in 55 minutes, and in Downtown in 65 minutes.  One can also commute via Long Island Railroad.