Whether you want to swim, sunbathe or find a quiet spot for the kids to build sandcastles, you can dive right in at one of Long Island&#39;s more than 90 beaches.&nbsp;Find fees, lifeguard status, amenities and more before you head out.

Things to Do

Recreation

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Beach: 535 feet on Northport Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Boat ramp, small-boat racks.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only. Seasonal resident parking permit is $40.
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 <address>Asharoken Avenue, Fort Salonga</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Ashakoren Beach

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Beach: 700 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 17-Sept. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends Sept. 9-17, depending on beach conditions. 
Amenities: Food stand, sand wheelchair, surfing. 
Parking/Fees: Nonresident parking $50 daily (no weekends or holidays).
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 <address>End of Atlantic Avenue, Amagansett</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/795/Atlantic-Avenue-Beach">ehamptonny.gov/795/Atlantic-Avenue-Beach</a>
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Atlantic Avenue Beach

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Beach: Half mile on ocean; small beach on Great South Bay. 
Lifeguards: Oceanside beach: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23; bayside beach: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Showers, food stand, marina, playground, surfing area, volleyball, sand wheelchair, picnic and fishing area, summer camp (fee).
Parking/Fees: Free to Islip residents with recreation card, disabled town card or senior ID card. $15 daily fee for residents without card, $30 nonresidents. 
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 <address>On Fire Island</address>
 <a href="tel:631-224-5404">631-224-5404</a>
 <a href="http://islipny.gov/parks-search">islipny.gov/parks-search</a>
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Atlantique Beach

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Beach: 50 yards on Great South Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekends July 6-Aug. 18 and Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Playground, picnic area, fishing dock.
Parking/Fees: Free to Islip residents with recreation card, disabled town card or senior ID card. $15 daily fee for residents without card, $30 nonresidents. 
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 <address>Paulanna Avenue, Bayport</address>
 <a href="tel:631-224-5404">631-224-5404</a>
 <a href="http://islipny.gov/parks-search">islipny.gov/parks-search</a>
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Bayport Beach

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Beach: On Great South Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Shipwreck Cove activity pool and spray park, playground, picnic area, beach ramp, sand wheelchair, basketball court, showers, food stand, restaurant, marina, fishing dock.
Parking/Fees: Free to Islip residents with recreation card, disabled town card or senior ID card. $15 daily fee for residents without card, $30 nonresidents. 
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 <address>Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore</address>
 <a href="tel:631-224-5404">631-224-5404</a>
 <a href="http://islipny.gov/parks-search">islipny.gov/parks-search</a>
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Benjamin Beach

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Beach: 300 feet on Napeague Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, June 17-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Picnic area (reservations required), sand wheelchair, restroom.
Parking/Fees: Accessible to all with seasonal parking permits (residents free).
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 <address>End of Albert’s Landing Road, off Old Stone Highway, Amagansett</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/768/Big-Alberts-ParkBig-Alberts-Landing-Beac">ehamptonny.gov/768/Big-Alberts-ParkBig-Alberts-Landing-Beac</a>
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Big Albert's Landing Beach

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Beach: On Smithtown Bay. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Playground, picnic area, fishing and outside showers.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only who obtain free stickers at Town Hall.
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 <address>End of Callahan Beach Road, Fort Salonga</address>
 <a href="tel:631-360-7512">631-360-7512</a>
 <a href="http://smithtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/23">smithtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/23</a>
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Callahan's Beach

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Beach: 3/4 mile on ocean.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 29-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Food stand, showers, basketball, handball courts, volleyball, playground. fishing, handicapped-accessible dock, surfing areas.
Parking/Fees: Annual recreation permit $45 residents ages 18-59, $20 seniors ages 60 and older. Nonresident daily pass $20 Mon.-Thur., $40 Fri.-Sun. and holidays. 
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 <address>Ocean Parkway, Babylon </address>
 <a href="tel:631-893-2100">631-893-2100</a>
 <a href="http://townofbabylon.com/437/Cedar-Beach">townofbabylon.com/437/Cedar-Beach</a>
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Cedar Beach (Babylon)

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Beach: 3,450 feet on Long Island Sound.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 29-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Nature center, playground, food stand, basketball court, first aid station. 
Parking/Fees: Resident seasonal sticker $32. Parking meters available. 
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 <address>Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai</address>
 <a href="tel:631-451-8696">631-451-8696</a>
 <a href="http://brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cedar-Beach-1">brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cedar-Beach-1</a>
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Cedar Beach (Brookhaven)

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Beach: 3,450 feet on Long Island Sound.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 29-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Fishing pier, first aid station, restrooms.
Parking/Fees: Resident seasonal sticker $32. Parking meters available. 
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 <address>Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai </address>
 <a href="tel:631-451-8696">631-451-8696</a>
 <a href="http://brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cedar-Beach-1">brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cedar-Beach-1</a>
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Cedar West Beach

Beach: 230 feet on Northport Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Picnic and pavilion area, playground, shower, car-top launching (no motors), boat ramp.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only. Seasonal resident parking permit is $40.
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 <address>Off Little Neck Road</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Centerport Beach

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Beach: 350 feet on Oyster Bay Harbor, 650 feet on Long Island Sound.
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 16 and daily June 22-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Outdoor showers. 
Parking/Fees: Nonresident fees $50 weekdays, $60 weekends and holidays.
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 <address>Off Bayville-Centre Island Road, Bayville </address>
 <a href="tel:516-624-6123">516-624-6123</a>
 <a href="http://oysterbaytown.com/beaches">oysterbaytown.com/beaches</a>
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Centre Island Beach

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Beach: 800 feet on Long Island Sound.
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 22-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Sound overlook, playground.
Parking/Fees: Town of Oyster Bay residents only. Resident parking is $20 daily, seasonal beach sticker $60 available at each facility.
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 <address>Off Bayville Avenue, Bayville</address>
 <a href="tel:516-624-6160">516-624-6160</a>
 <a href="http://oysterbaytown.com/beaches">oysterbaytown.com/beaches</a>
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Charles E. Ransom Beach

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Beach: 500 feet on the ocean. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 28 and daily June 29-Sept. 1. 
Amenities: Concession stand, bathrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals.
Parking/Fees: Mostly open to season permit holders, including nonresidents. Seasonal fee is $50 residents, $450 nonresidents or $40 per day.
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 <address>268 Meadow Lane, Southampton</address>
 <a href="tel:631-283-0247">631-283-0247</a>
 <a href="http://southamptonvillage.org/197/Places-of-Interest">southamptonvillage.org/197/Places-of-Interest</a>
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Coopers Beach

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Beach: 500 feet on Great South Bay.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 29-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Restaurant, playground, restrooms, first aid station.
Parking/Fees: Resident seasonal sticker $32. Parking meters available. 
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 <address>Corey Avenue, Blue Point</address>
 <a href="tel:631-451-8696">631-451-8696</a>
 <a href="http://brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Corey-Beach-2">brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Corey-Beach-2</a>
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Corey Beach

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Beach: 1,060 feet on Long Island Sound. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Picnic and pavilion area, playground, restaurant, snack bar, boardwalk, outdoor shower, car-top launching (no motors), beach wheelchair.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only. Seasonal resident parking permit is $40.
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 <address>Off Waterside Avenue, Northport</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Crab Meadow Beach

Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Aug. 2.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only.
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 <address>Off Crescent Beach Drive, Huntington</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Crescent Beach (Huntington)

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Beach: 600 feet on Shelter Island Sound. 
Lifeguards: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: No day passes allowed.
Parking/Fees: Beach parking restricted to residents, renters and hotel guests. Season permits are $250 per vehicle. 
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 <address>Shore Road, off West Neck Road</address>
 <a href="tel:631-749-1166">631-749-1166</a>
 <a href="http://shelterislandchamber.org/beaches">shelterislandchamber.org/beaches</a>
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Crescent Beach/Sunset Beach (Shelter Island)

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Beach: 1 mile on Moriches Inlet.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 25-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Sand wheelchair and beach access mat, restrooms, snack bar; camping on bayside and off-road vehicles require permit. 
Parking/Fees: May 25-Sept. 2: $9 Green Key cardholders; $18 Non-Green Key cardholders; Seniors/Handicap/Vol./Aux. Police/CERT/Vet with Green Key card free weekdays only (excluding holidays).
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 <address>Dune Road, Westhampton</address>
 <a href="tel:631-852-8209">631-852-8209</a>
 <a href="http://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Parks/Our-Parks/Cupsogue-Beach-County-Park">suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Parks/Our-Parks/Cupsogue-Beach-County-Park</a>
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Cupsogue Beach County Park

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Beach: 800 feet on ocean.
Lifeguards: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Reached by Davis Park Ferry at Sandspit Beach or private boat. Restrooms, first aid station.
Parking/Fees: Resident seasonal sticker $32. Parking meters available. 
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 <address>Opposite Patchogue on&nbsp;Fire Island</address>
 <a href="tel:631-451-8696">631-451-8696</a>
 <a href="http://brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Davis-Park-Beach-3">brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Davis-Park-Beach-3</a>
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Davis Park

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Beach: 500 feet on ocean; great surfing. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 17-Sept. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends Sept. 7-15, depending on beach conditions. 
Amenities: Food stand, sand wheelchair, restrooms. 
Parking/Fees: Parking for East Hampton Town residents only.
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 <address>Off Ditch Plains Road, Montauk</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/803/Ditch-Plains-Beach">ehamptonny.gov/803/Ditch-Plains-Beach</a>
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Ditch Plains

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Beach: 50 yards on Great South Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. daily July 8-Aug. 16. 
Amenities: Outside showers, playground, picnic area, fishing dock, kayak and paddleboard camp and lessons (fee).
Parking/Fees: Free to Islip residents with recreation card, disabled town card or senior ID card. $15 daily fee for residents without card, $30 nonresidents. 
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 <address>Bayview Avenue, East Islip</address>
 <a href="tel:631-224-5404">631-224-5404</a>
 <a href="http://islipny.gov/parks-search">islipny.gov/parks-search</a>
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East Islip Beach

Lifeguards: No lifeguards and no swimming. 
Amenities: No restrooms.
Parking/Fees: Seasonal parking permits are free for residents. 
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 <address>55 Old Beach Lane, East Hampton</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-0074">631-324-0074</a>
 <a href="http://easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches/">easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches/</a>
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Egypt Beach

Beach: Half mile on ocean.
Lifeguards: May 25-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Cabanas (fee), 2 pools (fee), tennis courts, soccer fields (fee), basketball court, playgrounds, handball and paddleball, snack bars, restrooms, 81 campsites for RVs (fee), picnic area (fee, reservation), surf casting (fee, permit required), skate park, recreation program.
Parking/Fees: $15 a day with Leisure Pass Memorial Day-Sept. 2; $37 without Leisure Pass and nonresidents. Pool admission $6-$10 with Leisure Pass, $11-$16 without Leisure Pass and nonresidents.
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 <address>880 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach</address>
 <a href="tel:516-571-7700">516-571-7700</a>
 <a href="http://nassaucountyny.gov/2802/Nickerson-Beach-Park">nassaucountyny.gov/2802/Nickerson-Beach-Park</a>
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Eugene Nickerson Beach

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Beach: 1,600 feet on Centerport Harbor. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Playground, shower, small-boat racks (fee).
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only. Seasonal resident parking permit is $40.
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 <address>Off Fleets Cove Road, Huntington</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Fleets Cove Beach

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Beach: 250 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Showers, restrooms, food concession, volleyball. 
Parking/Fees: Mostly open to season permit holders, including nonresidents. Seasonal fee is $50 residents, $450 nonresidents or $40 per day.
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 <address>Flying Point Road, Water Mill</address>
 <a href="tel:631-728-8585">631-728-8585</a>
 <a href="http://https://www.southamptontownny.gov/353/Parks-Recreation">https://www.southamptontownny.gov/353/Parks-Recreation</a>
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Flying Point Beach

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Beach: 1 mile on Peconic Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Showers, restrooms, benches, ice cream truck, sand wheelchair, restrooms.
Parking/Fees: Mostly open to season permit holders, including nonresidents. Seasonal fee is $50 residents, $450 nonresidents or $40 per day.
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 <address>1000 Long Beach Rd., Sag Harbor</address>
 <a href="tel:631-728-8585">631-728-8585</a>
 <a href="http://southamptontownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Foster-Memorial-Beach-Long-Beach-31">southamptontownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Foster-Memorial-Beach-Long-Beach-31</a>
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Foster Memorial Beach

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Beach: 300 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays through May 18-June 9, daily June 15-Sept. 2 and weekends and holiday Sept. 15. 
Amenities: Restrooms.
Parking/Fees: Seasonal parking permits are free for residents. 
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 <address>End of Apaquogue Road and Lily Pond Lane</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-0074">631-324-0074</a>
 <a href="http://easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches/">easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches/</a>
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Georgica Beach

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Beach: 7 miles on ocean.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 29-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Surfing, fishing, handicapped-accessible docks, food stand, picnic area, playground, surf lessons, volleyball, basketball, marina.
Parking/Fees: Annual recreation permit $45 residents ages 18-59, $20 seniors ages 60 and older. Nonresident daily pass $20 Mon.-Thur., $40 Fri.-Sun. and holidays. 
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 <address>Ocean Parkway, Babylon</address>
 <a href="tel:631-893-2100">631-893-2100</a>
 <a href="http://townofbabylon.com/438/Gilgo-Beach">townofbabylon.com/438/Gilgo-Beach</a>
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Gilgo Beach

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Beach: 300 feet on Block Island Sound. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 17-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Food stand, restrooms.
Parking/Fees: Accessible to all with seasonal parking permits (residents free).
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 <address>Off&nbsp;Route 27, end of East Lake Drive, Montauk</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/804/East-Lake-Beach-Gin-Beach">ehamptonny.gov/804/East-Lake-Beach-Gin-Beach</a>
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Gin Beach/East Lake Drive Beach

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Beach: 400 feet on Huntington Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Playground, shower, small-boat racks (fee).
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only. Seasonal resident parking permit is $40.
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 <address>Browns Road, Huntington</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Gold Star Battalion Beach

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Beach: 800 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thur.-Mon. (closed Tue.-Wed.) July 3-7; July 11-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Reached by private boat. Restrooms.
Parking/Fees: Resident seasonal sticker $32. Parking meters available. 
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 <address>Opposite Center Moriches on&nbsp;Fire Island</address>
 <a href="tel:631-451-8696">631-451-8696</a>
 <a href="http://brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Great-Gun-Beach-4">brookhavenny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Great-Gun-Beach-4</a>
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Great Gun

Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 22-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Swimming in Hempstead Harbor, restaurant, picnic area. 
Parking/Fees: $40 daily, $120 seasonal pass.
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 <address>Shore Road, Glenwood Landing</address>
 <a href="tel:516-674-7100">516-674-7100</a>
 <a href="http://oysterbaytown.com/beaches">oysterbaytown.com/beaches</a>
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Harry Tappen Beach

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Beach: 1.2 miles on Great South Bay.
Lifeguards: June 22-Sept. 2. 2 beach areas.
Parking/Fees: $8 May 19 and daily May 25-June 21; $10 daily June 22-Sept. 2; $8 weekends Sept. 7-Oct. 14.
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 <address>South end of Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip</address>
 <a href="tel:631-581-2100">631-581-2100</a>
 <a href="http://parks.ny.gov/parks/heckscher/">parks.ny.gov/parks/heckscher/</a>
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Heckscher State Park

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Beach: 1,725 feet on Huntington Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Boat ramp (fee), playground, showers.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only. Seasonal resident parking permit is $40.
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 <address>Birmingham Drive, Eatons Neck</address>
 <a href="tel:631-261-7574">631-261-7574</a>
 <a href="http://huntingtonny.gov/beaches">huntingtonny.gov/beaches</a>
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Hobart Beach

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Beach: 150 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Showers and restrooms. 
Parking/Fees: Mostly open to season permit holders, including nonresidents. Seasonal fee is $50 residents, $450 nonresidents or $40 per day.
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 <address>36 Dune Rd., East Quogue</address>
 <a href="tel:631-728-8585">631-728-8585</a>
 <a href="http://southamptontownny.gov/1219/Hot-Dog-Beach-Triton-Beach">southamptontownny.gov/1219/Hot-Dog-Beach-Triton-Beach</a>
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Hot Dog Beach (William Swan)

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Beach: 700 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 17-Sept. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends Sept. 7-15, depending on beach conditions. 
Amenities: Food stand, surfing area. 
Parking/Fees: Parking for East Hampton Town residents only.
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 <address>End of Indian Wells Highway, Amagansett</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/797/Indian-Wells-Beach">ehamptonny.gov/797/Indian-Wells-Beach</a>
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Indian Wells Beach

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Beach: 480 feet on Long Island Sound. 
Lifeguards: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 30 and daily July 1-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Boat ramp (restrictions, call ahead), showers, playground, bathhouse, snack shack, beach mat.
Parking/Fees: For town residents only. Seasonal $25 fee for permit. 
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 <address>Pier Avenue, off Sound Avenue, Jamesport</address>
 <a href="tel:​(631) 727-3200 x205">​(631) 727-3200 x205</a>
 <a href="http://riverheadrecreation.net/beaches.html#beaches">riverheadrecreation.net/beaches.html#beaches</a>
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Iron Pier Beach

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Beach: 150 yards on Great South Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Showers, playground, sand wheelchair, picnic area, food stand.
Parking/Fees: Free to Islip residents with recreation card, disabled town card or senior ID card. $15 daily fee for residents without card, $30 nonresidents. 
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 <address>South Bay Avenue, Islip</address>
 <a href="tel:631-224-5404">631-224-5404</a>
 <a href="http://islipny.gov/parks-search">islipny.gov/parks-search</a>
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Islip Town Beach

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Beach: 6 1/2 miles on ocean; part of a 2,413-acre park, 2-mile boardwalk, multiuse bike path that stretches west from Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh to Field 1 to the West End 2 parking lot (2.3 miles), and stretches eastern to Captree State Park (13 miles), bathhouse, splash pad water park, beach shops, refreshment stands, Gatsby on the Ocean restaurant, boardwalk cafe, recreation areas.
Lifeguards: May 25-Sept. 15.
Amenities: Playground, 3 sand wheelchairs, 2 picnic areas, general store (hours vary). Sand castle contests 9:30 a.m. Thur. June 27-Aug. 29. 
Parking/Fees: $10 daily May 25-Sept. 15.
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 <address>2400 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh</address>
 <a href="tel:516-785-1600">516-785-1600</a>
 <a href="http://jonesbeach.com/">jonesbeach.com/</a>
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Jones Beach State Park

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Beach: 500 feet on the ocean. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 17-Sept. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends Sept. 7-15, depending on beach conditions. 
Amenities: Picnic across from beach, restrooms. 
Parking/Fees: Nonresident parking $35 daily.
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 <address>Off&nbsp;Route 27, just west of Montauk Village</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/806/Kirk-Park-Beach">ehamptonny.gov/806/Kirk-Park-Beach</a>
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Kirk Park Beach

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Beach: 1,554 feet.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Outdoor showers, basketball, The Mushrooms picnic area and tables (by permit), playground, tennis, boccie, shuffleboard, paddleboard, volleyball courts, wheelchair platform.
Parking/Fees: Daily parking is $12 for town residents, $55 for nonresidents.
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 <address>630 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach</address>
 <a href="tel:516-431-6650 ">516-431-6650 </a>
 <a href="http://hempsteadny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lido-Beach-Town-Park-4">hempsteadny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lido-Beach-Town-Park-4</a>
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Lido Beach

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Beach: On Smithtown Bay. 
Lifeguards: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Boat ramp, marina, pavilion, fishing, food stand, showers, family concerts.
Parking/Fees: Beach access is for town residents only who obtain free stickers at Town Hall.
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 <address>Long Beach Road, Nissequogue</address>
 <a href="tel:631-360-7512">631-360-7512</a>
 <a href="http://smithtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Long-Beach-24">smithtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Long-Beach-24</a>
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Long Beach (Smithtown)

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Beach: 400 feet on Gardiners Bay. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 17-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Picnic areas require reservation, ballfield, pavilion, restrooms; park has its own little cove and secret nooks.
Parking/Fees: Accessible to all with seasonal parking permits (residents free).
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 <address>End of Flaggy Hole Road, East Hampton</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-2417">631-324-2417</a>
 <a href="http://ehamptonny.gov/792/Maidstone-Park-and-Beach">ehamptonny.gov/792/Maidstone-Park-and-Beach</a>
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Maidstone Park

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Beach: 300 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays May 18-June 9, daily June 15-Sept. 2 and weekends and holidays Sept. 15-Oct. 14. 
Amenities: Food stand, beach pavilion, showers, restrooms (lockers are sold out).
Parking/Fees: Seasonal parking permits are free for residents. Daily nonresident passes are $50.
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 <address>104 Ocean Ave., off Montauk Highway</address>
 <a href="tel:631-324-0074">631-324-0074</a>
 <a href="http://easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches/">easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches/</a>
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Main Beach

Beach: 250 feet on ocean. 
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends May 25-June 23 and daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Restrooms, volleyball. 
Parking/Fees: Mostly open to season permit holders, including nonresidents. Seasonal fee is $50 residents, $450 nonresidents or $40 per day.
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 <address>Jobs Lane, Bridgehampton</address>
 <a href="tel:631-728-8585">631-728-8585</a>
 <a href="http://southamptontownny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Mecox-Beach-33">southamptontownny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Mecox-Beach-33</a>
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Mecox Beach

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Beach: 1,000 feet on Peconic Bay.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 25-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Picnic area, playground, snack area, showers, restrooms, sand wheelchair, limited camping.
Parking/Fees: May 25-Sept. 2: $9 Green Key cardholders; $18 Non-Green Key cardholders; Seniors/Handicap/Vol./Aux. Police/CERT/Vet with Green Key card free weekdays only (excluding holidays).
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 <address>1 Canal Rd., Hampton Bays </address>
 <a href="tel:631-852-8205">631-852-8205</a>
 <a href="http://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Parks/Our-Parks/Meschutt-Beach-County-Park">suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Parks/Our-Parks/Meschutt-Beach-County-Park</a>
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Meschutt Beach County Park

Beach: 350 feet on Long Island Sound.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays May 25-June 30 and daily July 1-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Picnic area, concessions, half-mile hiking trail.
Parking/Fees: Only open to Glen Cove and Locust Valley residents and their guests.
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 <address>Germaine Street&nbsp;at end of Landing Road</address>
 <a href="tel:(516) 676-3766">(516) 676-3766</a>
 <a href="http://glencoveny.gov/beaches-parks">glencoveny.gov/beaches-parks</a>
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Morgan Memorial Park Beach

Beach: 200 feet on Peconic Bay. 
Lifeguards: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Boat ramp.
Parking/Fees: Parking permit $20 for town residents, valid for two years.
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 <address>First Street, off New Suffolk Avenue and Main Street, New Suffolk.</address>
 <a href="tel:631-734-6646">631-734-6646</a>
 <a href="http://southoldtownny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/New-Suffolk-Beach-4">southoldtownny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/New-Suffolk-Beach-4</a>
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New Suffolk Beach

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Beach: 728 feet on Greenport Harbor.
Lifeguards: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June 29-Sept. 2. 
Amenities: Boat ramp.
Parking/Fees: Parking permit $20 for town residents, valid for two years.
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 <address>End of Manhasset Avenue, off Route 25, Greenport.</address>
 <a href="tel:631-765-1800">631-765-1800</a>
 <a href="http://southoldtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Norman-E-Klipp-Park-11">southoldtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Norman-E-Klipp-Park-11</a>
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Norman Klipp Park

Beach: 3/4 mile on Hempstead Harbor, off Long Island Sound.
Lifeguards: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-Sept. 2.
Amenities: Bathhouse, basketball, baseball, boccie, handball, horseshoes, volleyball, 2 playgrounds, fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic areas (permit required). 
Parking/Fees: Daily parking is $12 for town residents, $55 for nonresidents.
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 <address>175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington</address>
 <a href="tel:516-869-6311">516-869-6311</a>
 <a href="http://northhempsteadny.gov">northhempsteadny.gov</a>
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