in true leo fashion
GET READY TO WORSHIP THE SUN (and me) ☀️🦁
Listen up, beautiful humans who clearly have excellent taste in birthday parties to attend...
THE DEETS:
🏖️ WHERE: Rockaway Beach 108th Street
⏰ WHEN: August 11 - my ACTUAL BDAY! Rolling in at 11am
staying until sunset paints the sky prettier than my highlight
🏃♀️ HOW TO FIND US: Look for the most extra setup with the best vibes
pictures below - don’t expect me to be checking my phone
WHAT I'VE GOT COVERED (because I'm generous like that):
✨ Professional cabana boy service (yes, REALLY)
✨ Shade structures so we stay bronzed, not burnt
✨ Chairs for your cute butt
✨ Coolers to keep things fresh
✨ Polaroid camera + film to capture spicy moments together (your take home treat)
✨ All the setup/breakdown drama handled
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
🥂 Your favorite drinks (and maybe some for sharing if you're feeling generous)
🍕 Food to fuel our beach energy (rarrrrrr)
🕶️ Sunnies, towel, and sunscreen (protect that pretty face)
👙 Your hottest beach drip
💃 Your best dance moves for my birthday playlist
🎵 Your loudest Bluetooth speaker (my birthday playlist isn't going to play itself, darling)
only need speakers from a few — HMU if you that guy.
📚 Your best story about me (embarrassing encouraged, boring prohibited)
THE VIBE: Chill vitamin SEA meets Leo season finale extravaganza.
We're talking sunset toasts, sweet banter, better tans, and the kind of day that makes everyone else's Monday look pathetic.
Can't wait to see your gorgeous faces celebrating another year of ME! 💅
Baci xx, The Birthday Babe 👑
P.S. Last minute bails will be judged. Fashionably late is fine, but missing my golden hour moment is NOT.
P.P.S. a list of nearby spots and transport options below. you’re welcome.
P.P.P.S. Rain plan is all the way at the bottom. I’ll make the call by 10a day of and post it at the top of this page!
NEARBY SURVIVAL SPOTS (because we're boujee, not stranded):
🛒 ESSENTIALS:
• Walgreens Pharmacy - 108th St & Rockaway Beach Blvd (sunscreen & ice emergencies)
🍕 FOOD RUNS:
• Rippers - iconic boardwalk burgers & dogs
• Rockaway Taco - tacos that actually slap
• Uma's - Uzbek food that'll surprise you
• Tamra - Israeli vibes, great hummus
• Caracas Arepas Bar - Venezuelan goodness (and closest to our setup)
☕ CAFFEINE & TREATS:
• Brothers - 106th St & boardwalk (open till 3p)
• Boardwalk Bagel & Deli - 108th St (for your beach sandos)
🍦 SWEET TOOTH:
• Boardwalk ice cream vendors (they'll find us, don't worry)
PRO TIP: Bring cash, honey! This isn't Manhattan - half these spots are cash-only and beach internet is not reliable 💵
Everything's basically a short walk down the boardwalk - we're not hiking to another borough for snacks 🚶♀️
GETTING YOUR GORGEOUS SELF THERE:
🚇 PUBLIC TRANSIT:
• A Train to Beach 105th St (literally the closest stop to our kingdom)
• Q35 Bus runs along Rockaway Beach Blvd (stops right near Beach 108th)
• Q22 Bus also hits Rockaway Beach Blvd area
• Uber: wanna car pool? I’m leaving my place at 10:30a (I live along the B/Q/2/5/S)
🚗 PARKING (for those with chariots):
• Beach 108th St Lot - right where we'll be posted (metered, check signs for payment method… app, card, or cash)
• Beach 106th St Municipal Lot - short walk, hit or miss with space
• Street parking along Rockaway Beach Blvd (free but competitive - may the odds be ever in your favor)
• Beach 116th St Lot - backup option if closer spots are full
TRANSIT PRO TIP: A train service can be... moody. Check MTA alerts or you might end up on a surprise mystery tour of Queens
PARKING PRO TIP: Arrive early for prime spots, or embrace the character-building walk from blocks away
Either way you get here, just GET here - my Leo energy doesn't wait for traffic!
RAIN PLAN (because Mother Nature might not agree!) ☔️➡️✨
If the weather gods decide to be dramatic, we're pivoting to BROOKLYN BATH HOUSE + dinner vibes - because your birthday girl deserves a day either way!
THE ALTERNATIVE VIBE: Think less beach goddess, more spa queen realness and that “lay around do nothing” big cat energy we deserve.
THE MOOD: Wellness queen by day, community dinner vibes by night! 🧘♀️➡️🥂✨
THE SCHEDULE:
🛁 1-5pm: BROOKLYN BATH HOUSE
• Co-ed spa vibes at 731 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn 11226
• $50 Monday Day pass (4 hours)
• Saunas, steam rooms, cold plunge pools
• Relaxation in an empty facility
• NOTE: the space is recently opened and doesn’t have a full restaurant. Eat lunch before you arrive!
🍽️ 5pm+: RISBO for dinner
• French casual dining at 701 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn 11225 (literally down the block!)
• Because I’m not cooking for anyone that day!
📍 GETTING THERE:
B/S Train to Prospect Park | Q Train to Parkside Ave | 2/5 to Winthrop Street
B41 runs directly down Flatbush Ave (stops right at both spots!)
By Car: Street parking along Flatbush Ave side streets (bring patience and payment apps) or an all day lot @ 100 Lenox Road
BONUS: Both spots are on the same street - so once you’re here, you’re here!
🎒 WHAT TO BRING:
• Swimsuit (they give you flip flops/towel/robe)
• Toiletries you can’t live without (deodorant, facial care, mascara etc.)
• Nice casual outfit for our French dinner moment
• That same gorgeous energy, just indoors
I'll make the call by 10am if we need to switch - check top of this page DAY OF!
Love love love beautiful humans!
xx Francesca