About Long Beach
- Long Beach has a population of about 34,000.
- It lies in New York.
- New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 20 miles away.
- Close by: New Rochelle (23 miles), Union City (23 miles) and North Bergen (24 miles).
Dating by city / United States / New York / Long Beach
Meet people in Long Beach, New York
Members from Long Beach and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Long Beach
In a town like Long Beach, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Long Beach
Who can I meet near Long Beach?
Within 30 miles of Long Beach there are 170 towns and cities — New York, Newark and Jersey City among them — with more than 12 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Long Beach?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Long Beach and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Long Beach real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Long Beach?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.