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

My favorite beach on Long Island. A true community treasure for the residents of Smithtown. It…read morehas all the basic facilities -- showers, bathrooms, bbq, et al, and the summer camping on the beach can't be beat! The campground staff have been caretakers for generations and ensure that environment remains clean, pristine and undisturbed. Their love of Short Beach and "over-and-above" assistance and concern for campers make each visit extra special.

If you're just discovering the fact there are spectacular beaches in NY then congratulations,…read moreyou're in for a treat here at Jones Beach! Field 6 is iconic. While the boardwalk is great for exploring, the real magic happens on the sand. Just laying down, watching the clouds, feeling the breeze and hearing the seagulls, time just slows down at the beach. Jones Beach is actually rather massive! So no matter what field you go to, you're in for a beautiful time. In my opinion, the best time to go is now in the second half of September. You get great weather, without it being scorchingly hot, much less crowds than peak summer, and of course, gorgeous sunsets.

This is probably my favorite field out of all of them at Jones Beach for a few reasons:…read more -Shortest walk to the beach out of all of them -Least crowded (which is still crowded, but because this field isn't accessible via public transportation the way field 4 is it's not as packed) -Cheaper than Tobay if you're not a resident, which would be my pick if price were no object. There are bathrooms with showers situated right at the start of this beach, along with a concession stand selling staple beach eats like chicken fingers and fries, along with some alcoholic drinks and a higher than retail but still not insanely high prices. Folks are generally well behaved here, lifeguards are attentive and the beach is decently clean. If you're new to Jones Beach, this field is a good place to start and will make you feel pretty welcome. Get here early, especially if you're coming on the weekend, because this place fills up!

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.

Pretty neat path with some calming views of the water. Cars zip by on the adjacent road pretty…read morequick which gave me a jolt from time to time. In addition, it's not a very long or wide path so it may not be the best for social distancing. The bathrooms were closed as well, which is also probably due to covid, but plan accordingly just in case. We only saw trash cans in the parking lot. The parking lot was pretty big so I'm guessing there's more to this little path than just the path. We had actually been hoping to visit Caumsett but they were rigid on the no dogs rule. Next time! The area is quite picturesque so even if you're coming from afar, you'll enjoy this little slice of land and the drive to get there.

I wouldn't necessarily come to West Neck to lay out for a beach day but it is certainly a good…read moreplace to come to watch the sunset with your dog. Not sure if they even allow dogs, but I bring mine and others do too. It's rocky you know, north shore. They have a bunch of canoes not sure if you're able to rent them or if they belong to people but it would be interesting to know if you can bring your own kayak and go out for a few hours. It takes some time to get here because of its secluded location but one thing I've noticed at least three times there have been police officers posted up right outside the exit and that make me feel safe. If you want to catch a nice sunset definitely come here, it's relaxing. Other people were posted up in their beach chairs solo with a book.

Grew up nearby, and this was our closest N. Shore beach option. Always preferred the S. Shore…read moreocean beaches, but only recently have learned to appreciate this and other N. Shore gems. Bring water shoes, as it's extremely rocky, especially during low tide, but it's a wonderful place, especially if you're wanting to avoid crowds and take in the awesome scenery!! **No resident fees after 5pm/Labor Day**

We came here for the day. The beach is clean and has a good number of pebbles on it, but not bad…read more Lifeguards on duty. $30 for a daily pass, cash or credit. No ratchet people here, so you don't have to worry about people smoking or playing their music loud like in the city and can just enjoy yourself and listen to nature. No dogs on the beach and bathrooms do the trick. Plenty of parking.

I recently hosted a Christian Singles Hub event at Cedar Beach in Babylon, and I couldn't have…read morepicked a better spot! We were scheduled from 4:30-6:30pm but ended up staying until just after dusk because it was that good. The back picnic tables made the perfect setup for deep conversations, games, and even s'mores by the grill. A few of us took a walk down to the water and got in plenty of steps--it was totally worth it for the views! I'd love to come back and check out The Salt Shack next time. On a quick walkthrough, I noticed how beautifully it was decorated, and the staff I met were so friendly. Even from the picnic area, we could hear and enjoy the live music, which was such a fun bonus. I was also surprised to see their full volleyball tournament setup--it turns out a friend of mine was even competing that same day! Cedar Beach really has something for everyone, and I can't wait to return.

This and Tobay are our favorites on Ocean Pkwy. It was such a nice day we decided to take a drive…read moreout early and go. I forgot how big Cedar Beach is. There is a long path that leads through the Salt Shack (always wanted to eat there but it was way too early to pop in for a meal) and out into the beach. The beach was quiet but the lifeguards were out. We let Bubs run around in the sand before leaving. I did see a bit of garbage on the beach...people please clean up after yourselves. But yes, we love the beaches on LI and we have our favs. This is one of them, but if you're not a resident of the town you will pay a ton to park and for a pass. I think they stop charging after a certain time. But if you want to go for a beach day, it's worth it if you pack the car and go!

Loved it here. This…read moreis a great beach with chairs, showers and plenty of space. There is a beach restaurant right on the beach too. This was such a great spot.

Simple small beach, with big party attitude. Little shops just outside. A walk up bar to get a…read morecocktail and take it back to your chair or at 5:00 the live music starts. It's in the Great South Bay so waves are mild, for swimming. CIAO FOR NOW.

Awesome local beach/ park right on the Great South Bay. There is a boat ramp as well as plenty of…read moreball fields and tennis courts. The beach hut also serves food and drinks in the summer months and often has a great live music scene every night.

A really nice family-friendly place. My son loves the splash park here. Fortunately it isn't ever…read moretoo crowded here which is great. There are plenty of lounge chairs and regular chairs to watch the kiddos splash and play - or you can join in the fun as well! An hour or so of playing here and my toddler is wiped out. Be mindful of your own children here - obviously surfaces can get slippery with the water so running is not a great idea. The lifeguards are teenagers usually looking at their phones or chatting with one another. Hours for the splash park at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and last day of the season is Sept. 2nd. There are also fun lawn games when you first enter like giant connect four and corn hole. If the sand and beach is more your thing, Venetian has you covered. There is a small section roped off in the water designated for swimming. The food section is fast-food esque - think burgers, dogs, that sort of thing. Last time we got a soft pretzel which, at $6.50 was a bit outrageous. And it was underwhelming. We sat at one of the picnic tables - no food allowed in the splash park area. They do have concerts here at night which is fun, and a great (free) family summertime activity. In the off-season, the playground here is awesome. Great for the 3-8/9 year old range. It is also completely closed in via gate, which always makes me feel more comfortable.