This is one of the most beautiful State Parks in the system. It's great in all seasons, and a good…read moreplace for birders and paddlers.

Opened to the public in 1920 and made a National Natural Landmark in 1980. Orient Beach State Park…read moreis just a beautiful example of a natural beach environment. Orient beach offers a gorgeous environment for passive recreation as well as a paradise for beach goers. There is a 2.1 mile bike path along the park road which stretches along the section of the park called long beach. This road is also the entrance and exit to the park which is situated at the end of this stretch of road. Being part of the bike path it provides for an incredible walk with views of Gardiner's bay on one side and marsh lands on the other. There are many species of Birds and other wildlife life within the park and an amazing and unusual red cedar forest which encompasses the picnic area. Hobbies here include swimming , paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and a playground for the kiddies . Facilities here are very nice and clean, including a bath room and showers for when you get off the beach. Truly an incredible place to visit at least once in your life, its natural beauty is impressive.

Nice public beach. Parking available at very end…read more Looks great to watch a sunset. Rocky bottom so don't forget your water shoes if you are there for a swim. Food, snacks and drinks available across the street.

Most of the parking is by permit, but there are a few spots for public down near the end. You can…read moreactually go to town hall and get a day pass for $25, but free is better! There are some rocks near and in the water so bring water shoes. You don't have to worry about waves as this is the sound, except for speed boats passing by. No lifeguard and there is a restaurant nearby but was closed when we were there.

Had a wonderful afternoon paddling around the calm waters in Orient. So peaceful! A one hour rental…read morewas perfect for our first outing, as there wasn't a ton to see. Fair rates, helpful and friendly. Offered for us to leave valuables in the hut. Will definitely be back to paddle towards the west. Only downside (not the business's fault), is having to also pay $10 for park entry.

Best time ever... Weather and the Water were both amazing. Ali was super nice. She gave us a quick…read morelesson and even snapped a few pics. Bring bug spray the bugs are for sure happy to see you.

I don't know why Greenport and the environs would choose to require a town parking permit to access…read moreits various stone beaches. Nevertheless, it does. This beach is the only one we found where you could simply drive up, park, and get in the water without spending a dime. The swimming area is marked off by safety ropes. There is at least one lifeguard on duty until 5. You're technically swimming in the Peconic River just before it empties into Gardiners Bay. The view is of Shelter Island, and it's quite charming.

The Town Beach. A cute and diverse park, beach & playground at the base of Fifth Street in…read moreGreenport. Small area for swimming (lifeguards on duty 11am-5pm in the summer), a couple fun and interesting playground structures with swings for babies and big kids, a sand floor volleyball court and wide open grassy space for running & ball-playing. Also some picnic tables & BBQ grills, public bathrooms and public parking spaces. The beach is rocky & full of shells, but fun for kids to explore.

Love this beach! You are on a bay so swimming is much easier than in the open ocean. During the…read moreSummer there is a snack bar and souvenir shop available.

After arriving on the ferry, I drove my way into the County Park (not the separate State Park!) to…read moreget a better picture of the lighthouse. Nearly all of the park is dirty and rock road, not very smooth. Signs are posted that a park decal is required but I decided that was a rule I could bend since I wasn't sticking around. Down the road and out to the end, I found a nice parking area (not smooth and ouchies on my car). Despite the chill and the howling wind, I was able to get quite close to the lighthouse and enjoy the view of Plum Gut. This is the very tip of the northern fork at the very end of Long Island. There are no amenities here. It's a beach park without toilets or shelters. Probably great for fishing. On a warmer and sunnier and less rainy day, this would be a fabulous park. Maybe a better road would get us to five stars. [Review 15305 overall, 807 of 2021, number 194 in New York.]

Water was filthy. Murky. Algae. Sea grass. Plastic bits. Gross. Beach is pebbles. Hot day and no…read moreone swimming. Life guards told me I shouldn't swim as the water was too dirty

What a great find in Greenport to spend the day at the beach. We have a beach permit/pass from the…read moreperson we're renting from for the summer so it's a no brainer. We like Kenney's beach & McCabe's on the sound but it seems that the beaches on the bay are much calmer and you can keep your umbrella up without the wind blowing it over. Very serene watching the sailboats and shelter island across the bay. The parking is really great and bathrooms are available too. P.S. Go to Billy's by the Bay (Wednesday-Sunday opened only) after to get some lobster as located on the same road :)

Gorgeous in winter too. Small park, trails well marked, quite lovely. Nice pond with swans, short…read morestretch along Long Island Sound.

Hidden park in Greenport located within the North Fork Audubon Society with hiking trails leading…read moreto Inlet Pond and a tranquil beach on the Sound. The trails are well marked and it's a nice, scenic hike through the woods. Even better, on a hot day, the trails are under a canopy providing ample shade. Just note that the trails are narrow and there's quite a bit of poison oak along them so use caution. Also note, the entrance on 25A is hidden but noticeable by the red Audubon Society House. A nice park for a nature walk and recommended.

We booked this place about an hour and a half in advance, and everything exceeded our expectations!…read moreThe boat was perfect for our 2 families: very comfortable and spacious, but could still be used for tubing, etc. Captain George, or should I say King George, was amazing! He is an excellent driver, both navigating out of the marina and trying to throw teenagers off the inner tube. He's a perfect mix of friendly and nice while still allowing you to have private conversations and enjoy yourself. Anybody looking to spend an afternoon on the water should seriously consider booking this place. Bring some food and drinks, and expect a great time!

We rented the 32 foot Sunray for a half day sail for my girlfriend's birthday. It was the most…read moreAMAZING experience, and my girlfriend said it was her best birthday ever. The boat was immaculate, and had plenty of room for us to lounge, drink, and dance. The sound system was amazing. The sail was beautiful. And most importantly, I cannot say enough about our captain JR. He was friendly, fun, and did everything in his power to make sure we had a blast. (Side recommendation- we added on a few hours of a jet ski to our sail and it was worth it!). I 100% recommend. It was worth every penny and was a day we will never forget.

This was a highlight of our bougie Bachelorette party in Montauk! We rented our own private…read morecatamaran for six people for three hours. It was about $700+ after fees, tip, etc, and it was totally worth it. Our captain, Mason, was super cool. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and we felt comfortable being really annoying and weird in front of him. The sail itself was just a short ride in the bay, where we anchored close to a beach. We loved dancing on the boat, trying out the SUP board (included), basically chugging our BYOB drinks (no hard liquor allowed on board), taking pics lounging in the net, gawking at the yachts, and pretending the pool noodles were seahorses that we were riding. Bachelorette stuff! I think we had the Mon Mini boat, probably the smallest option. Included: one SUP board, bluetooth speaker, cooler, two pool noodles, the captain.

I booked the 26' catamaran for a Friday sunset cruise from 5-7pm. The catamaran was larger than I…read moreexpected. Also, the bean bag chairs were very comfortable compared to other boats. They provided two Yeti coolers and a Bluetooth speaker for music which was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped take pictures for our group and the sailing was very smooth. I would definitely book again, probably earlier in the summer for the 3 hour cruise to be able to do the paddleboarding.

Booked a lesson and what a great time we had. My sister-in-law and I are retired and are always…read morelooking for new, fun things to do. This ranks as one of the best things we've done so far. We will definitely do this again. Really good exercise, too.

From the owner: Thanks to everyone that shared their early moments in surfing with us. We are available for…read moredestination private lessons until Memorial Day when we will be back in Quogue.