Popular surfing beach within Cape Henlopen State Park with designated swimming areas. Features dog-friendly beach areas (seasonal restrictions apply), surf fishing, and access to park hiking trails. State park entrance fee required.
Less developed beach area within Cape Henlopen State Park featuring the Gordon’s Pond Trail. Offers quieter beach experience, wildlife viewing opportunities, and popular biking trail. State park entrance fee required.
Part of Gateway National Recreation Area with seven miles of ocean beaches, biking paths, and hiking trails. Includes Gunnison Beach (clothing-optional), fishing areas, and the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse.
Preserved barrier island ecosystem with over 10 miles of natural beaches, dunes, and maritime forest. Features swimming beaches with facilities, nature programs, surf fishing, and kayak launch sites. Home to the state governor’s summer residence.
Beach and campground on the eastern end of Long Island featuring beautiful “walking dunes” of Napeague Harbor. Popular destination for families with campsites close to the ocean.
Protected seashore with 26 miles of undeveloped beaches, dunes, and maritime forests. Car-free communities accessible by ferry. Features the Sunken Forest, a globally rare ecological community.
Natural beach on the tip of Long Island’s North Fork with maritime forest, salt marsh, and rare plants. Features kayak rentals, picnic pavilions, and a beach suitable for families with small children.
North Shore beach on Long Island Sound with three miles of shoreline. Calmer waters ideal for families with young children. Features hiking trails along coastal bluffs and through wetlands.
A diverse park featuring a crescent-shaped sandy beach, salt marsh, and rocky shoreline. Includes a unique stone pavilion built by the Works Progress Administration with camping and hiking trails.
A dramatic beach below 200-foot clay cliffs on Block Island, accessed via a 141-step staircase. Offers spectacular ocean views, relatively uncrowded atmosphere, and unique geological features.