This beach has come a long way, but the beach itself is getting smaller due to erosion, running out of space, go east or west and avoid the midsection. Then again, the beach hut has lots of live music all season long and it's a solid go to when you can't quite make it to another beach, that being said, I think the journey elsewhere is worth it. If you've got a camper, or an off road pass, you've now unlocked the golden ticket to a better time at Smith Point. read more

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We love this beach! I don't ever mind driving to come here because of the accessibility. The cafe and the playground aren't bad either! Our recent visit here was perfect. We got there early and parked ourselves in a nice spot. About noonish, the kid was so exhausted. He also started to see dolphins swimming out in the water. We thought it may be time to head back home. It was a great day and I hope we get to get back out there one more time this summer. read more

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Great Beach Day at Smith Point! Beautiful, spacious beach with soft white sand, seashells, and cool rocks. I visited on a warm weekday with my dog and it wasn't crowded. As a California native, I was impressed by the huge parking lot and easy access. There's some construction near the entrance and bridge, but it doesn't affect entry. A peaceful memorial garden, restrooms, and a little beachside spot (possibly Joe's Tiki Hut) add to the charm. I also saw several other people with their dogs--all leashed--which was great to see. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Great beach, camp ground attached has water and electric sites and was very clean. A lot of older campers/ RV's and family's enjoying the place and everyone we interacted with was friendly. I didn't enjoy how easy it is to access the campground if you are not camping there, however knowing there were rangers patrolling on a regular basis was nice. Quick walk to the sand from the sites and nice having the restaurant near by offering live music and food/ drinks. read more

Smith Point Beach - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

Smith Point has always been someplace I've visited over the years from a child. From the campground to the 4x4 beach this beach has a lot to offer. This year the 4x4 beach has been greatly reduced by erosion, but is still a great place to spend the day. This is by far one of the better 4x4 beaches in Suffolk County. read more

Smith Point Beach - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

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Afternoon outing to Smith Point County Park. Earth, wind & waves Oceans pathways cluster of female deer.... So kind they eat right out of your hand. Police on guard immediate observation from the through path ahead. Park ranger 1:23 p 2 other police officers on ground. Brazen the cold temperatures for beach goers. Parks department cleared every passage way. Warning sign for dunes danger do not go beyond winter gates. Kind neighbors saying good afternoon. 2 cones by 800 Memorial water way to slip and fall. Outer beach closed. Sun was set gorgeously while the moon way distinctly almost at the same point. Relics...sustainably have baskets for garbage. Doing 1 fine job. Read memorials from other on chairs along Tiki Way kids on the swings. It's a beautiful place to live, grow up. Along the pathway The Manors house opened winter Sept Oct November Wonderful treat for, families, couples EMS Nature & Conservation A+ Special Award to Honor those that serve & those recognized for their service 250 yrs. ago. America the Beautiful Country with Great Leadership & Patriotic People Lifeguard rescue in the summers Trained and educated Suffolk County Parks Department Ace Royalist - Trained to handle life sustaining operations read more

Smith Point Beach - Love, Harmony, Peace - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

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I came here to celebrate a birthday this past Sunday and was surprised by just how perfect their barbeque area is. You can literally see the sand and the ocean while chowing down at the picnic tables and laughing with friends.. doesn't get better than that! After you're finished at the grills, you can literally be relaxing in the sand or in jumping in the waves a mere 30 seconds later. Parking is about $20 but if you're with a group of friends, it's really not that bad. I really loved that their were so many lifeguards on duty, with so many lifeguard stations positioned and paced perfectly for maximum viewing coverage of the water. I made sure to swim and body surf on the correct side of the red flags and felt quite safe knowing the lifeguards were on duty. They call it a day at 6pm so it's swim at your own risk after that. Be safe, have fun, obey the rules and let's all have a great time at the beach all summer! read more

I used to go when I was a kid. I remember it being a beautiful beach and park area. I do not live in NY anymore but wanted to write a review because I was so impressed with the phone service I received when I called last week. I have an upcoming trip coming up and I was going to be staying nearby this beach before my plans got changed. I wanted to call and did just for some basic information. I could kick myself that I do not remember the name of the very kind and patient man I spoke to on the phone but I will eventually. I will update my review when I remember it. What a kind, personable, and patient staff member you have on the phones. He was wonderful and a great representative of your park. Thank you so much and keep up the great job. I really enjoyed our chat. He even gave me some great local food recommends. Kudos read more

Nice beach. We didn't go into the water because of how choppy the water was before a rainstorm but the beach was really clean. It's $18 to park but I think it might be less if you have some sort of band. read more

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Golden sand, huge waves, and simply enough untamed splendor to make it feel like an escape are all characteristics of Smith Point Beach. Although the water is clean and the seaside is beautiful, parking is a piece highly-priced, and on busy days, the lineups at the snack stand can be frustrating. Nevertheless, it's a exquisite place to loosen up if you get there early and convey a few munchies. This Suffolk gem is worthy of four stars. read more

Smith Point Beach - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

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many times the beach is dirty,the parking lot has a lot of pot holes which are NEVER repaired.their is never enough staff at the toll booths and for all this you pay an overinflated parking fee. welcome to Smithpoint Beach. P.S. be carefull going over on the bridge, it is restricted to one lane because of the deteriaton. read more

It's a lovely beach with well maintained lawns and flowers. They have nice sized bathrooms also. The beach was relatively clean. I didn't like that they charge till 5pm during the week. Most beaches stop charging at 4pm and I even find that ridiculous but 5pm- makes you almost not want to go anymore... read more

I've never been to this beach but friends of mine say it's great and they had a wild time there and got really good color!

Haven't been out here to this gem on the east end of the south shore in AGES, so was happy to take a drive out to show my Ohio hubby the sights, and rediscover it myself as well. We picked a PERFECT warm, breezy, mid-spring afternoon, pre-Memorial Day, so there was no entry fee, and we almost felt like we had the place to ourselves!! Your first stop here should be the wonderfully done memorial for the lives lost when TWA flight 800 exploded right off this beach, shortly after takeoff back in 1996, killing all 230+ people on board. Beautiful, haunting, and worth remembering. The path through the memorial will lead right to a patio, where I think at one time (pre-hurricane Sandy) was a good-sized boardwalk, which has not been rebuilt. There's a bar/restaurant, offices/equipment rental, and restrooms, all centrally located, along with easy access to the beach. You can walk end-to-end along the shore here, which is what we did, making your way to the atv beach and the campgrounds. If it were warmer, we would have dived right in to the gorgeous surf, but we'll hopefully be back one day soon to do that as well. Uncrowded (though the "off-roading" beach and the campground are a different story!!) unspoiled, and definitely worth a visit any time of year!! ENJOY!!! read more

Nice in the summer and cute in the winter. The light show was short but I loved seeing the deers.

This is just a wonderful example of Long Island beaches if you want to take a long walk. Heading right after the information building is usually less people and the walk takes you as far as seeing fire island separated by a short stretch of water. Various clusters of birds are your biggest company on that walk. Its amazing to watch them take off in wings across the sky just in front of you. Great picture opportunities. read more

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Beautiful beach. White sand. Clean. Less crowded. Big parking lot. The parking fee ($18) is expensive for non-resident. This county beach park has beautiful amenities for bbq, picnic, swimming or strolling. Home to TWA Memorial Site, the Beach Hut , ( separate review for both), has great views of Atlantic Ocean on one side and The Great South Bay on the other side. A private campground is within reach by the outer beach section of the county park. Walking distance to Wilderness Area of Fire Island National Seashore. A fishing pier is open to public. It's a perfect location for anything you have in your mind for a summer get-away. Going here is pretty straight forward, drive all the way to south end of William Floyd Parkway. read more

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I love going here to drive on the outer beach! However it gets annoying when the beach closes or gets full early in the mornings; I guess they only have so much control over that. I do not really go to the walk on part of the beach much; however the drive on beach is always nice :) read more

Smith Point Beach - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

This is my teenage beach, I have so many memories coming here. When i got my first car, this was my go to spot. My High School friends had a little get together at The Hut. I grabbed a beer on tap, listening to the live music on Friday night, I look off the pier and see: Families on blankets, listening to live music Kids swimming before it gets dark People dancing to live music This beach is really magnificent with powered white sands, the beach seems it can go on forever. Years ago, I took my Land Rover 4 wheeling at the end of the beach. The beach encourages fun! I came here before the sun went down and paid no parking. Free for me :) read more

I live in the town of Shirley and take pride in it's beautiful landscape, there isn't a pebble or two in its white sand perfect for bare foot walks, as a Jeep owner the off-road community here are amazing and always a pleasure to talk to. There's constant Police and rangers at this beach therefore if there's any place besides my home that I feel safe at it would this beach. read more

Although it's somewhat bad reputation, Smiths Point Park has A LOT to offer. With it's close location and nice amenities, this place is always packed on a weekend during the summer. #1 tip- DON'T go over the speed limit. The rangers will be sure to pull you over and ticket you. If you're going to the main pedestrian beach- they'll get you for drinking alcohol as well so be discrete. The beach hut here isn't all too bad, decent fried food and love music on most weekend nights. Lately there has been so so much litter and garbage that people leave behind when they come visit the park which is downright rude. There are plenty of garbages scattered around the beach. Please pick up after yourselves! The camping/ outerbeach section of the park is the only reason I really come here. The campground here is nice and a 2 minute walk from the ocean beach. Lots of spots to camp and bathrooms are always pretty clean and well kept. The outerbeach goes through stages of being open, or limited capacity, or totally closed. This is the first year since after Sandy that the beach hasn't been totally closed in July due to the Piping Plovers (damn birds) so they are stepping it up a bit! Multiple air stations are provided but definitely suggest bringing your own hose to air up. Don't forget bugspray!! read more

Wilderness visitor center for fire island national seashore is next to Smithpojnt. It has the military veterans passes for distro 7 days a week 9-4pm. 631-281-3010 read more

10.16.16. Smith's Point Beach, Smith's Point, Long Island, NY. Hello my Dear friends, Long Island is certainly a beautiful spot especially if you liked water, Parks and beaches. Here you have all in one! Smith's Point Park Beach is so wonderfully crafted by Mother Nature & so beautiful. Surrounded with the Great South Bay on one side and the vast Atlantic Ocean the other. The Smith's Point Beach, located in Mastic is one of the most beautiful beaches I have visited! The sand is soft and white and free of debris. As it is a trip from Manhattan it is unknown and therefore not as crowded as some of the other beaches. Does Smith's Point Beach is home to the Smith Point Beach Hut, this great little Beach restaurant serves simple food & drinks. In the summer, The Beach Hut has live bands playing Outdoors by the water. Smith's Point Park also has an RV and outer Beach area will you can take your 4-wheeler, SUV ECT out in the sand to play. The Fishing is legendary here. I have seen simple surfcasters pull in huge striped bass. Since superstorm Sandy,Fire Island has developed a breach just west of Smith Point Beach where the Great South Bay once again mixes with the Atlantic Ocean making all new types of Wildlife and shorescapes. Also as a result of the giant storm, The long Boardwalk that had stretched across the dunes to the west of Smith Point Beach South Bay is no longer there, having been completely Carried Away by storm Sandy.. I'm serious Just miles of Boardwalk vanished! Also home of the somber and inspiring flight 800 Museum. The Smith Point Park Beach is located at the very south Terminus of William Floyd Parkway. Take it to it ends, you hit the beach can't go any further you'll wind up in the drink. Whether you want to go swimming at the beach or RV & camping. Have fun 4-wheelin, fishing. And just losing yourself as you walk for miles in the wilderness. Remember your sunscreen, and mandatory bug spray. Non-resident Parking is upwards of $18 and less with the green key. Enjoy the true beauty of nature here. JIM D. read more

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A little bit of Bliss, and close to home to boot. The parking - General Public = $12.00 Residents (with proof of Green Key) = $ 5.00 Resident Handicapped and Seniors = FREE Residents can buy a season parking pass for $50.00 The sand - Larger grains with natural debris (i.e. weeds, shells, some tiny rocks). The water - Large waves that can get rough and choppy at times. Cleanliness - I didn't run into any alien debris (i.e. garbage), so I would consider that clean by Northeast standards. The people - On the ideal summer day, expect to be packed in like a sardine in a can with your fellow beach goer. However, these are among the most polite and considerate beach goers I've encountered. Despite how crowded it can get, folks are considerate of the personal space of their beach neighbor. An appropriate distance is maintained between groups, music is kept at a reasonable volume, trash picked up by beach goers, children within parents watchful eye = Harmony. Great family beach. The seagulls - Out Of Control. Luckily we did not fall victim to the attacks of these scavengers, but all around us people left their picnic sites exposed and unattended as they went to bathe in the water with unfortunate (albeit humorous) results. The birds seem to especially know and love potato chip bags; time after time they would swoop in on a closed bag and 10 -15 birds would peck it open. By the time the owners turned around from the water to chase them away, it was to late, the wily birds had made off with the good. MORAL OF THE STORY = KEEP YOUR FOOD HIDDEN OR SUFFER THE REVENGE OF THE BIRDS! The lifeguards (*wink*wink*) - Impressive safety record AND not bad to look at. Not a single drowning within the protected area in over 50 years! Kudos! And extra points should be awarded for those tiny green swim trunks (hahaha). The memorial - If you have time, take a walk through the memorial for the victims of TWA flight 800. A great little park right off the boardwalk with flags representing the nationalities of those lost (see pics) and their names itched on a marble mural. read more

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Enjoying also going here in the winter, nice and quiet. Camping, pavilion for summer, very clean beach, very nice to see. Small spot for tiny nature center for Fire Island entrance. Guaranteed to see some deer here. read more

Parking is 12$, T W E L V E F R E A K I N' D O L L A R $! That's madness. park on a block before the bridge and walk. Smith Point is like that drunk uncle that comes to all the BBQs and everyone talks garbage about when he is there but misses him when's he didn't show up to the next event (he's probably killing a 6-pack at Smith Point.) I'm guessing in a couple of years or one good hurricane that pavilion is going to be a reef. Has the nude part of the beach been mentioned? It's true there's a nude beach section. Go there the Ocean is good it reminds you of your limits. You pay all this money to live here take advantage of this island and walk along the shore. read more

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Beautiful Suffolk County park. Great beach with boardwalks. It has a camp ground as well although I can't comment on that since I am not a camper. There is also a beautiful and moving memorial to the Flight 800 air crash which took place right off this beach. Easy parking and a comfortable feel to the place. However, I could only give it 3 stars because: (1) there is a substantial fee during the summer season even if you have a County pass and (2 ... and this is personal) since it is a County park they allow dogs which are supposed to be leashed but are more often not. I have a fear of dogs so this limits my use of this park. But if dogs off leash don't bother you it's a terrific beach to visit in the winter! read more

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I love coming to this beach with my family & friends. Pros: Clean beach, no debris in site. Family friendly Handicap parking if you need it which puts you steps from the sand. Green-Key holders free during the week. $8 on the weekends. Huge concession stand where you can get drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), really good burgers fries, chicken fingers, calamari, scallops, shrimp, fish & corn on the cob! Oh, and ice cream too. The TWA800 Memorial site is here, very nice. Live band which plays until about 9:30 and there are ALWAYS great! Cons: $15 parking fee for Non-Green holders (non-residents) The bathrooms aren't always the cleanest(which is why I gave it 4 stars). Other than that awesome beach and I would return again & again!!! read more

Smith Point Beach - Smith Point Beach - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

This is the very first Beach I went to since I have been here and so far I don't hate it. So far, I went there three times. My very first experience I saw the sunset, a deer right next to the passenger car (it was so close) and some good o waves. One best thing i like about this is after a good swim and a bit tanning, i can walk to the hut nearby for some decent food and drinks...all that while enjoying some great live music. read more

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The beach is big, nice, and clean. Compared to some of the larger Island beaches this one doesn't get AS crowded, but it's still a beach on LI in the summer, so...if it's a weekend, i'd get here early and stake your spot. The area is notoriously super-buggy due to the marshlands near-by. If it's a hot and humid day and the wind is not blowing, bug-spray is your most valuable asset. The cost is pretty high for access and parking so car-pool as much as you can. The security here is pretty aggressive with the alcohol and just about everything else they want to get you for, so toe-the-line or beware!!! Overall, if you need a beach day, you need a beach day and this place is nice-looking and near-by, so enjoy yourself. read more

Beautiful, clean sea scape. Tiki Joe's serves delicious food. The entertainment line up Is always good. read more

Typical beach on Long Island, and it's my go-to when in a pinch not wanting to pay for a ferry or drive out to the Hamptons. Although it may not be the cleanest and emptiest of beaches, it definitely get the job done if you want to just lay out and catch a tan or a quick dip. There are lifeguards on duty up to a certain point which is a plus if you're with small children or not the most confident in the water yourself. It does tend to get a little crowded but depending on if you're willing to walk, the crowd does thin out a bit. The parking lot also gets a little crazy but there is ALWAYS parking. $18 without a green key and $9 with, which isn't bad if you're with a couple people and split it. The beach hut has food & a bar which is CASH ONLY! There is an ATM but you're going to get banged with a $4 fee, ick. The food is a little pricey for my taste, better off stopped at the 7-11 down the road and grabbing snacks and a sammich. I will say, they make the BEST mudslides, my lawwwdddd...$11 and its instant brain freeze because I can't put them down. Overall, its a beach. There's sand. There's water. You get a tan and enjoy the sound of the waves and everyone around you. read more

This is a very beautiful beach with the softest of sands! I visited on one of the coldest days of winter 2018! Being from the warm country of South Africa, this beach can be compared to one of the best I have visited here in USA. For me, the plus point was visiting the TWA Flight 800 International Memorial as I read up on it and knew of the memorial situated at Smith Point. Would love to visit in the summer to appreciate the lovely beach! read more

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This is one of the most peaceful, tranquil settings with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean sitting right before you. Tiki Joes has delicious food at reasonable prices and live music! The TWA tribute in honor of Flight 800 and the lives lost on that tragic day is a beautiful memorial. I encourage everyone who lives or visits Long Island to visit Smith Point Park and Beach!!! read more

Thank you to the rangers that came and helped us start our truck today on the outer beach .

I live nearby, about a 10 minute drive. Nice beach area. It is kept clean. People take their dogs for walks on the sand. The signs in the parking lot read "No Dogs". My wife and I are not beach people but we do go for a walks on the beach in the evening. We were last there in March. A helicopter from the Air National Guard flew by. Nice sight to see. In the summer they serve food and have a live band at night. There is plenty of parking. I am not sure of the charge. read more

I was there last night to listen to a band and was so sad the see garbage overflowing the garbage pails and all over the shore. read more

Smith Point Beach - Beaches Near Me - Shirley, New York

We were on outerbeach today. What a pleasant experience. The music at the tiki bar has been outstanding. A great beach ! read more

I love this beach, I have been going for years. However.. Approximately a month ago, I went to Smiths Point to get an active military day pass and drive onto the outer beach. Typically, these day passes are free for active military. There was someone young and new working and he was having issues with the exchange and called someone over for help. I instructed them that if it was no longer free I didn't need or want to drive on as I live extremely close and only planned to go for about an hour so it wouldn't have been worth it. They worked on the computer and then told me I was all set and gave me my "free" day pass. I followed up just to make sure there were no errors or anything that would hold me up with getting onto the beach and that it was free to which they reassured me I would have no problems and the pass was free. Fast forward to today, I go to get a new green key card and the Sayville Parks office advises me I have a debt of $44 for my "free" day pass. I payed that today after explaining the situation to Julie who took the matter to her supervisor Allison McCann. Julie and Allison stated I was being charged because at the time I did not have my green key card, however the employees at smiths point told me at the time it was irrelevant because I did have it and it had just expired. I write this review today not about the money but because I strongly feel that what occurred is unfair. If my green key card was an issue, I should have been told it was at the time instead of being told the opposite. An incorrect entry into the computer by the employees at smiths point park as well as the unqualified and incapable employees has resulted in me being charged. Unfair and not a good method of doing business with a long standing loyal parks customer. Be careful doing business and making any exchanges with them! read more

Coming to Smith Point it's hard to believe a park can be so beautiful. You can see seagulls overhead in search of food, deer on the grounds with new borns and the first sign of summer, teens on the beach playing volleyball. This is really a great beach to relax and admire the Atlantic Ocean. Since I moved out East I have a better appreciation of parks and beaches. They have a basketball court also if you like playing, I'm not good at basketball but it is fun to shoot around. They also have a small museum with some fact about the beach and history of the park and wildlife. They also have a food court and out door benches if you want to eat out and in the summer they open up the stage to local bands and artist to preform. To me having something fun and close to my house is great when you have nothing planned I'm your day. I can walk to the park for some much needed exercise and feel productive by getting out rather then playing my Play Station 4 all day. If you get the opportunity come see the TWA memorial, it's a way to remember all those that lost there lives that target day of the coast of Long Island. I plan to spend more time at Smith Point over the summer. read more

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