My boyfriend and I came here later in the evening and we loved this beach to sit and enjoy the…read moresunset. We dipped our feet a bit in the water a bit, looking to come back for a full beach day.

10 dollars per hour parking in Wes Meadow Beach in the town of Crookhaven, if you park and leave…read moreyour car to get your parking pass that costs $10 an hour a meter maid will run up to your car and give you an $80 ticket. Beach is full of large rocks, no soft sand. I don't recommend this awful place, across the water you see three smoke stacks from a large industrial factory. Not safe to swim there.

Our friends said let's get together on Saturday. Want to go to dinner? Nah, let's hang out at the…read morebeach. Hang out? Now I live by west meadow beach in Stony Brook. There are a lot of rules! No dogs, keep the noise down and be courteous of the plantings. Cedar Beach has a much more pleasant vibe. There's a live band playing and you can bring a cooler with no hassle from the local police. We have a Brookhaven virtual summer pass and cedar beach is a town beach. There's a Veteran discount on the pass, high five Brookhaven! There's a reason why the next town is "Rocky Point". The beaches on the north shore are so rocky! The beaches on the south shore are powered sand, this is a south shore thing that I always like to point out. (My beach growing up was Smiths Point) The band is playing CCR, we're drinking cold beers and having a good time at Cedar Beach. The sun is setting and now we're getting up to dance? I like hanging out.

It is difficult to review Cedar Beach, because essentially it is reviewing the Long Island Sound,…read morewhich is vintage Long Island. This viewpoint is from the eyes of a person who's Dad is a Town of Brookhaven resident. The thing to take into account when reviewing Cedar Beach is that it is a Brookhaven Township amenity where admission is very reasonable for it's residents. On the contrary, for the residents residing outside of Brookhaven, their price to enjoy access to the Long Island Sound could seem to compete with Six Flags Great Adventure prices. The Town of Brookhaven, NY website displays the prices. Whether you are a Town of Brookhaven or non-resident the days of paying at the admission gate appear to be a memory. I'm not a fan of the parking meters because they can be an annoyance for Cedar Beach guests at the same time that they do not provide the safety measure that a controlled access gate does in maintaining a sense of safety.     Cedar Beach is one of a few Town of Brookhaven Long Island Sound beachfront parks. The other one that I am familiar with is West Meadow Beach. Cedar Beach is situated on a peninsula in a scenic location that starts off with a drive along bucolic and windy Pipe Stave Hollow Road that gives a nod to the East End with its bordering woodlands, estates on rolling forested hills, and the picturesque Mount Sinai Harbor that brings images of the Great Peconic Bay. A left turn onto Harbor Beach Road continues the drive on the peninsula where Mount Sinai Harbor with the boats are to the south and the beachfront, nature trail, concession stand, and amenities are to the north. One advantage of the meter system is that if you want to see the beach scape by vehicle, you can drive to the end of Harbor Beach Road without paying.    The peak season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It is my understanding that they provide lifeguards during this busy season. However, it was off-season when I went with my Dad, a Brookhaven resident, to see Cedar Beach. Living in the Las Vegas desert, it just made sense to spend some time by the Long Island Sound when I visited my dad. Please keep in mind that I am no stranger to Cedar Beach. My memories go back to the early 1980s when I was a child that spent time with my dad at Cedar Beach. Not much has changed since President Regan was in office. Cedar Beach is still a very rocky North Shore Beach that is unstable for swimming in barefooted. However, one change that was administered over the years is that dogs are prohibited at Cedar Beach.    My Dad and I visited Cedar Beach in May. Before peak season the beach was very unpopulated. If my dad did not have a Brookhaven pass, the parking meters could care less that the parking lot was relatively empty. Waiting for us were several spaces overlooking a band of white sand fronting a large expanse of Long Island Sound water spread out towards Connecticut. Unlike West Meadow Beach, Cedar Beach provides a prime vista of a beach scape taking in the Connecticut shoreline. On a serene Long Island day the waves were very gentle. With so few people sharing this experience, this was a mellow way to spend some time with my dad. We did go for a short walk on the beach. Being a hiker, of I was alone and had sufficient time, I would of hiked west on the sand that would take me onto the nature trail that would ultimately lead me to the end of the peninsula at the Cedar Beach Fishing Pier Area where Harbor Beach Road ends at a water view overlooking Belle Terre.     I am a fan of Long Island Sound, I am a fan of Cedar Beach. Being that my Dad is a Brookhaven resident, I could see a return visit here when I spend time with my Dad on Long Island.

Candor , went here because I needed a bathroom. It's very pretty and if I had the time I would have…read moreliked to wander about.

Such a cute little park! I love it here. Anyone I saw here was just looking to have a peaceful,…read morerelaxing break from the high-paced energy that we are used to on the island. Usually people bring beach chairs to watch ducks flying into the pond and communicating with one another. Most people here are locals, and they are usually friendly. If you are in the area, it would be nice to take a minute out to breathe here.

Great off-season visit. We pretty much had the place to ourselves on a chilly mid-March weekday …read more Beautiful beach views, lots of woodsy trails (most still too muddy at that moment to check out...) a cute playground, and lots of picnic spots. We didn't check out the camping area, but I'm sure it's super busy during the summer months. Took a long walk on the beach, and loved the rocky LI Sound shoreline and the gorgeous views of the hills in the distance. First time here, I'd be happy to come back again, off season or after hours; I bet the sunsets are AMAZING!!!

Picnic site: I wouldn't recommend it if you're traveling far to come here…read more Camping site: 100% recommend to get away from your busy everyday life! Just make sure to pack your sprays for protection against bugs (ticks). Forget about firewood. You're not allowed to bring your own. You make your reservation through a link on NYS parks. You pack up your car, truck, trailer & you make your way out there! Don't forget your grill! They have sites available for tents and another section for trailers so you can cook up for water and electricity. Oh, and they have cottages you can reserve but they're booked in blocks of 7 days. What I love about wildwood state park is that it's very clean and they have great staff and the park rangers. They are very helpful and nice. They made checking in very easy. They'll give you a pass for the car and make sure it's on your dashboard so you don't end up with a ticket. The restrooms are super clean and they have shower stalls in side. They're always cleaning. I can hear them SCRUBBING the shower stalls as I use the toilet. Of course, keep in mind that during the "rush", it isn't as clean but they come and clean it. It's open 24/7. There are sinks outside of the restroom and some people use it to wash their dishes. I wish they'd clean up after their food scraps but humans are humans. Once you set up your camp, you can leave for the beach. Or you can go out to check out the local farms or shops if you're willing to drive out. It's nice. You should especially if you have little ones with you. If you don't want little creatures and critters all over your food, make sure you pack it away once you're done eating and throw out the garbage. They have dumpsters stationed through the camping grounds along with bins where you can dump your hot coals. I'm not taking chances with raccoons or squirrels so I dump my garbage at the end of the day. Wildwood state park also has a nice camp store. The gentlemen who work there are very nice so please don't be rude to them. (Someone was screaming at the poor man over chicken tenders/fingers). They sell ice cream, bags of ice, food, coffee, firewood, and fire pits for rental. Happy camping!

I've been coming here since I was a toddler. The place is just magical, especially in the summer…read more Mattituck/greenport/Hamptons I'm obsessed! Just watch out for the sharks

Love this beach! Very clean and love seeing the sunset here. I would definitely come back here. The…read moreonly downside is that there's a lot of rocks on the beach, make sure to bring water shoes!!!

As I was out on a run in the area I took a break to relax a bit at this park…read more Saw some moms with their kids playing on the equipment and swings. Perfect for families with small childen. Nice open park area with a large lawn to play sports on or have a picnic. Equipment looks pretty new here and there is parking. No bathrooms though. Fenced in all around. Very clean and well maintained. Picnic tables and benches too.

This was a nice experience. Good Visitor Center with wonderful docents. The Observation Deck was an…read moreeasy walk from the parking area and the path was top notch. Bench and binoculars make for an easy observation time for those who just drop by like we did. Saw their signage along the highway and decided to visit. Glad we did. Two bald eagles, a swan, a turkey, and a Monarch Butterfly was our reward.

Great trail. I'm a slow walker now, about a 22 minute mile. The long loop is 2 miles, perfect…read morelength and barely any incline. I wished they had better facilities, the main building was locked up and the "pit" toilets were about a 1/2 mile in. I did notice a lot, I mean a lot of dead trees. Hopefully no lighting storms.

extremely rocky. That's good though, yeah? I enjoyed it but I'll never get used to walking on rocks…read moreand shells. I was in so much pain. It's okay if you're nearby and want to be near the ocean. Other than that I was in pain. Great views

This beach is part of the Southold Town Beaches. The residents and guests in the hamlets of…read moreSouthold Town can obtain a beach sticker and have exclusive use of the beach. They have lifeguard during the summer season, so bring the crew and have fun. This is one of the best beaches to watch the sun set over the water every evening. Nice and relaxing beach with lots of walkable beach frontage. With a fishing permit you can surf cast off the beach.