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.
NY Beaches
Tobay Beach
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.
Cedar Beach
North Shore beach on Long Island with facilities including playground, volleyball courts, and picnic areas. Features a nature center with educational programs and regular entertainment events in summer.
Gin Beach
Quieter alternative to Montauk’s main beaches, located at the entrance to Montauk Harbor. Protected from ocean waves, making it ideal for families. Known for beautiful sunsets and surfcasting.
South Beach
Part of Staten Island’s FDR Boardwalk featuring a 2.5-mile boardwalk, fitness areas, and calm waters. Less crowded than other NYC beaches with views of the Verrazzano Bridge.
Smith Point County Park
Suffolk County’s largest ocean beach featuring the TWA Flight 800 International Memorial. Offers camping, outer beach access for 4x4s, and prime fishing locations. Home to Fire Island National Seashore Wilderness area.
Kismet Beach
Westernmost community beach on Fire Island offering a quieter experience. Features two popular restaurants and access to both ocean and bay waters. Accessible by ferry from Bay Shore.
Lido Beach
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.
Jones Beach State Park
Iconic 6.5-mile beach with boardwalk, two swimming pools, and an outdoor amphitheater. One of New York’s most popular beaches with excellent facilities including restaurants, concessions, and playgrounds.
Rockaway Beach
New York City’s only legal surfing beach with a revitalized boardwalk, food concessions, and playgrounds. A diverse, vibrant beach accessible via subway. Popular with surfers and city-dwellers.