Best beaches on Long Island

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By definition, Long Island is surrounded by water, so if we don't have beaches worth our time, what are we doing with ourselves? Lucky for us, we've got beaches worth our time. Here are our favorites on Long Island.

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Cedar Beach (Babylon) City and Town beach, Beach Ocean Parkway off Wantagh or Robert Moses Parkways. Babylon Once you find yourself ready to hit the waves, don’t be discouraged by the long ...
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Cupsogue Beach County Park County beach, County park, Beach, Park, Kids Dune Rd. Westhampton People from all over Suffolk County choose to travel the extra distance to Cupsogue Beach. ...
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Gov. Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park State beach, State park, Beach, Driving range, Public, Golf, Kids, Playground at north end of Sunken Meadow State Parkway Kings Park This 1,288-acre beachfront park on Long Island Sound features a 3/4 mile boardwalk and a ...
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Gilgo Beach City and Town beach, Beach, Surfing Ocean Parkway off Wantagh and Robert Moses Parkways Babylon If you crave adventure over relaxation on your day at the beach, go to Gilgo. ...
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Hither Hills State Park State beach, State park, Beach, Campgrounds, Kids, Playground 164 Old Montauk Highway (Route 27) 4 miles west of hamlet of Montauk Montauk Major lure at this 1,755-acre park is camping along a beautiful stretch of the Atlantic; ...
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Jones Beach State Park State beach, State park, Pitch and putt, Beach, Amphitheater, Latin music, Miniature Golf, Fishing, Surfing, Kids, Playground, Miniature Golf 2400 Ocean Pkwy Wantagh Jones Beach is the crown jewel of Long Island beaches. It has everything you need ...
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Lido Beach City and Town beach, Beach 630 Lido Blvd. Meadowbrook Parkway south to end, then Loop Parkway to Lido Blvd., right 1/4 mile to club on left Lido Beach Lido’s large picnic and barbecue area is great for summer parties, but tables must be ...
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Main Beach City and Town beach, Beach At end of Ocean Avenue off Montauk Highway East Hampton Main Beach in East Hampton is so popular that non-resident season passes, first available each ...
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Ocean Beach Park in Long Beach City and Town beach, Beach, Surfing Entrances between Nevada Avenue and Maple Boulevard Long Beach They charge by the person in Long Beach, but it's worth it. Season passes are ...
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Point Lookout City and Town beach, Beach 1300 Lido Boulevard Point Lookout Point Lookout offers a short walk to the water and smaller crowds than neighboring Jones. ...