Town of Hempstead beach featuring surfing areas, fishing piers, and recreational facilities. Located close to Long Beach with boardwalk, food concessions, and activities for all ages.
Lido Beach
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Beaches for Swimming
Robert Moses State Park
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Five miles of shoreline with pristine beaches, picnic areas, and the historic Fire Island Lighthouse. Less crowded than Jones Beach with excellent facilities and fishing pier. Designated surfing areas available.
Hither Hills State Park
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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.
Ponquogue Beach
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Popular Southampton Town beach with wide stretches of clean white sand. Features modern facilities, concession stand, and volleyball courts. Less crowded than many Hamptons beaches.
Fire Island National Seashore
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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.
Cupsogue Beach County Park
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Located on the western end of Dune Road in Westhampton with Atlantic Ocean access. Features camping facilities, saltwater fishing, food concessions, and outer beach access for off-road vehicles with permits.
Orchard Beach
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Known as “The Bronx Riviera,” this 1.1-mile crescent-shaped beach features a hexagonal-block promenade, snack bars, and playgrounds. Created in the 1930s as part of Robert Moses’ park development projects.
Orient Beach State Park
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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.
Sunken Meadow State Park
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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.
Tobay Beach
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Town of Oyster Bay beach with both ocean and bay access. Features two restaurants, a fully operational marina, and spray park for children. Reserved primarily for town residents and their guests.