Pirates Cove, Port Jefferson…read more Located just a few miles from Stony Brook University ( my alma mater ), is Pirate's cove, in Mccalister park. I'd highly recommend coming here for a picnic. There are sandy dunes and pristine, crystal clear waters. The water is almost as clear as the one's in the Bahamas! This place definitely has less foot traffic than the beaches in the area. Its also a fantastic backdrop for aesthetic pictures. There are also many seafood eateries in the area. Get here early because there are limited parking spots!

My hubby, kiddo and I visited this beach to try and catch the sunset. We made it in time but we…read morewere unable to see the Sen setting form our position. In any case, it's a beautiful beach with beautiful views, and it's very serene. I'm sure if we could have gotten to the beach a bit earlier and wandered, we would have been able to find the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset. The area that we entered the beach, is at the end of a fairly long drive through a wooded area that borders residential homes. There is a very small parking lot located right at the entrance to the beach. I'm sure you would have to arrive pretty early in the day to score a spot. There are police that monitor the area so don't think that you would be able to illegally park and not get a ticket. There was an officer stationed near the lot and when we couldn't find a spot, we just politely asked if we could temporarily park so we could catch the sunset and then leave. He obliged and said it was fine. Despite not catching the sun setting, it was a nice little impromptu side trip before heading back home. I definitely want to venture here again next summer and see if we can catch the elusive sunset from this beach.

Great state park for visiting the beach. Has a nice boardwalk and several large fields for picnics…read moreand playgrounds. Also has a couple of basketball hoops in field 4 Very clean facilities and beaches $10 entry fee for the car

I haven't been here in years but it's just as beautiful as ever.the beach is right on the long…read moreIsland sound that has some excellent swimming and fishing areas. Super large picnic area with plenty of tables and grills. Bike and walking paths galore. They also have beautiful 27hole golf course for your enjoyment. PS wifey liked all the beautiful Sea shells she picked up for her necklace making hobby.

Great beach to hang with the family, collect sea shells and walk around and get tan...read more

As a Smithtown resident, this beach is free with a permit. I love this beach because it's nearby,…read morehas a nice playground, spray area, and it's never crowded like the bigger beaches. No huge waves here which is great for me and my kids. Like many Northshore beaches, it is a bit rocky and your feet have to get used to that. It's maintained nicely and a great place to relax and enjoy the sunsets.

This is my fav "town" beach since moving to north shore 7 yrs ago from south shore. At Long Beach…read moreNissequogue, the water is so clean, you can see to bottom most days and although we have rocks on our beach; I'll gladly take a rocky beach with clean water and S P A C E : ) to breathe, and not be crowded than a beach with no rocks; but water is dirty and ocean beaches are too crowded. Also, your car is...where now? Parked far away. Now you have to carry everything farrrr. UGH. I hesitated to write this....as I want to keep Long Beach all to myself and the "regulars" that love it as much as I do. Then I felt guilty for not sharing... so here ya go : ) PS) DO NOT TAKE MY SPOT!!!!!!!!!!!! ; )~

Gorgeous large beach indicative of the north shore complete with cliffs and mansions. The most…read morebeautiful way to start any day is to take a walk or run on the beach. Sound on one side with marsh on the other. Very clean and relaxing.

Been to this lake a couple of times in my life and I don't think this lake is that great in my…read moreopinion... sorry to the people who live this lake. I used to go to this lake when I lived in Centereach and it was very rocky and the water was just murky. My soles would always be in pain every time I walked deeper into the lake. Just very very rocky and I don't think the lake even had sand when I was there because it was that rocky. Also this lake is named after a Native American princess who drowned herself so it is spooky for those who believe in that folktale. Although many people still visit this lake on a good sunny day.

LoopI grew up in a town close by so I am well acquainted with this lake, and after many years away…read moreit was good visiting again, and seeing how nice they have maintained the beach area. It's not the largest area to utilize, but offers ample parking, a terrific view, and does not get as crowded as the major beaches on LI can be. You'll find some benches to picnic, along with bathroom facilities, and some wildlife too such as geese, ducks, swans, etc. In the area can be found tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, and playgrounds. Formed by ancient glaciers, Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest of Long Island's freshwater lakes. The fishing is decent here, as I spent many weekends casting a line for bass, pickerel, bluegills, perch, and pumpkinseeds among others. Fishing license is needed. I recently ran the LT Michael P. Murphy 4 Mile Run Around The Lake and it brought back many memories of fun times here. More than once I had a cop tap on my car window while parked there late at night with a lady friend. Debauchery indeed.

Clean, calm , quiet, easy. You'll need Town access to come here, and police to patrol checking cars…read morefor permits.

Nice rocky beach near Northport with water and boats even in mid October! Nothing particularly…read moreexciting but nice for north shore LI.

I come to this beach a lot to take photos and just relax. It's a beautiful little area I've been…read morevisiting for years. There are two "sides"... one side is the marina, where there is a long pier with benches and the sailing club. The other side is the public beach, with restrooms, playground, tennis court, small picnic area and walking path and beach. During the on-season there is a lifeguard during the day. I'm not sure of the dates, but starting in May and going through mid October is their on-season and they charge a ridiculous amount to park for non Islip Town residents. On top of that, they charge up until like 7:30pm which is terrible since nearly all local beaches stop charging after about 5pm. They are literally the only beach I know of that keeps someone at the booth until almost sundown. They also charge a fee even if you do have an Islip Rec card, and I was recently told by another beach employee they aren't allowed to do that. I don't know if it'll be the same guy this year, but he's mostly been not very friendly when I've encountered him. All of this is a huge bummer for an otherwise cool little beach! Needless to say, during their on-season, I pretty much don't go there except on rainy days and if no one is at the booth. The way they treat people is obnoxious. And for the record, I am an Islip town resident. Meanwhile, one town over the beach is free. One town further and it only costs money to park (until 5ish) and they have nicer amenities. This is a good example of why Long Island needs to create better beach access passes that make it easier for people to enjoy the shore.

This beach isn't the cleanest but the park and tennis courts are nice…read more They charge to get in but you're able to park on the street or in a public parking lot a couple houses down and walk in for free.

Small bay beach only accessible by permit…read more The beach is deep with a nice center walkway. Lifeguards are present. The beach has an updated playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and bathrooms. Plenty of parking.

Lovely small , quiet low key beach by the bay . I have…read morebeen here a few times as a guest as you need a permit . It is clean and inviting . There is a life guard on duty and a nice playground for the children . They also have a volleyball net set up . There were just a few groups there today with everyone social distancing !