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Best beaches on Long Island By definition, Long Island is surrounded by water, so if we don't have beaches worth Kids play at the playground at Jones Beach

Kids play at the playground at Jones Beach

Best beaches for kids Some beaches are for tanning, some are for growing up.

Best spots for surfing Long-boarders looking to catch some waves will find great spots near ocean beaches off the Michael Rutcofsky of Farmingdale shot this photo of

Michael Rutcofsky of Farmingdale shot this photo of

Dog-friendly parks and beaches There's nothing better than enjoying the great outdoors with a few good friends, but what

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Bumble bee flying off after spending the afternoon

Bumble bee flying off...

Sky Berkery, 2, stops to smell the flowers

Sky Berkery, 2, stops...

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sun setting at Wading River beach.

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Summer hot spots

July 17, 2009 -- Shelter Island, NY --

The summer scene on Shelter Island Summer Scenes: Wine country enticements Summer Scenes: Cherry Grove, a partying place Summer Scenes: Think Montauk for fish. The end Summer Scenes: Jones Beach after dark