This is actually my first time visiting a beach in ny it was such a refreshing experience I…read morecouldn't have picked a better day the weather was perfectly breezy, making it ideal for a peaceful walk along the shoreWhat really stood out to me was how calm and uncrowded it felt. Coming from LA, where beaches are almost always packed this was such a nice change of scenery. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to just slow down and enjoy my walk .I also loved seeing so many people biking along the boardwalk it definitely inspired me to bring my bike next time it was a simple but memorable experience, and I'm already looking forward to going back.

It's a great beach go get to if you rely on public transportation. There is a train station and bus…read morestation just a few blocks from. The beach. There are a few places on the boardwalk that you can get a bite to eat, but you have more options on the main road, or down in the West End. During the summer if you don't get there by 10am if you're driving, good luck finding a parking spot. During the summer you do have to either pay to get on the beach, unless you have a beach pass for the season.

If you can find parking... this beach is money! There's a small spot that sells ices and drinks, an…read morearea for beach volleyball, a playground for the children, and, oh yea, the beach! The beach is wide in this part of town and there's a new ramp leading you right to the sand. Avoid the crowd and head on down this way!

Best beach in Long Beach in my (not so knowledgeable) opinion. Not close to any train, so not as…read morecrowded as the other beaches in the summer. Seems to be a family beach - lots of kids, but thats ok. Lifeguards are a bit overzealous, but its understood because there are lots of morons who aren't good swimmers who think they can swim out 200 yards in strong currents.

Con's - Parking fees…read moreare out of this world - obnoxious locals - Parking fees are insane! Worth repeating lol.. Pro's I visited off season and after hours: my lovable Kylie would enjoy her time and run freely. Usually quiet, only the sound of the ocean, and it was just us. Today, I miss our times together @ Lido beach. May she run free through these waters; enjoy her afterlife experience. I love you Kylie - I miss you

I'm not really a NY beach person, per se. I love visiting beaches when on holiday because they are…read moreusually cleaner. However, Lido Beach was a nice surprise. Non-resident cars must pay $50 for parking and non-residents on foot pay $25. Residents pay $10. I believe the upped the non-resident fee significantly which is kind of crazy. I would suggest investing in one of those beach trolleys with the large wheels. It makes life so much easier. Unfortunately, I had one with thin wheels so it was a lot to drag that thing in the sand. We picked a spot not too far from the entrance but it was hell getting there with my cart. I have since returned it for a larger-wheeled cart. The water was very rough. I likely wouldn't return here with my toddler in tow but I wouldn't mind an adult's beach day outing here. The beach is very clean and there is ample space where you don't feel on top of other beach goers. The kids had a great time playing in the sand, making sand catles and running around. The seagulls are very aggressive. They were attacking people's unattended food. One guy had to chase away a pack of seagulls that descended upon some unsuspecting person's goodies. They're brazen and will go through your stuff while you're enjoying the water. After spending time on the beach, we went to the showers to rinse off. The shower water is really cold so be prepared for that. It was nice to see that the bathrooms were still clean after a full day out on the sand. Usually, these places look worse for wear after so many people have been using the facilities all day. I'm just happy that this outing made my daughter enjoy the beach and even the sand. She used to not want to walk in the sand. We had to carry her and place her on her chair or a mat but this day, she stopped being particular about her sensory issues with the sand and gave in, enjoying everything else she could do with it. It was great to see her evolution.

Great Bar Mitzvah party the whole family seemed to enjoy immensely. Food was great service was…read moreamazing couldn't do enough for us

I'm doing 250ish weddings/year NY/NJ . Don't go there, thank me later. Photoset will be mixed with…read morenaked people passing by. No food for vendors provided. Rude management. Aug21 2023 manager attempted to steal my video gear,and returned after spent 3hrs looking e. everywhere instead of shooting portraits . Returned after I told em I'm calling police

What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Get there before noon on a warm Weekend but it was a great…read morewalk filled with beautiful nature close to home right in merrick. We even saw a goat herd part of the parks natural clean up staff,

We love it here. The staff is so nice & the place is immaculate! We were members of another club…read morefor many years (very close by) & this blows it out of the water. The food/drink options are phenomenal. My only con is the size of the pool. Wish it was bigger.

Oh how I love coming here! it's a private beach that's clean…read moreand safe. I sometimes walk the beach picking up shells or rent an umbrella and lay under the sun for the day having lunch and picnicking. Some of my most beautiful summer tans have come from this private beach. If you have the privilege of being a member or living in the area we're having a friend live in the area don't miss out coming here! At times there are lovely events in the building and you can also go there to eat.

This was a free show for the City of Lido at the park. A great 70's show Anjoli did a great…read morejob..The Tavares did their thing and so did the Sugarhill Gang this was a great show.

This beach is 12 minutes from our front door, so you can't beat if for convenience. Every year, we…read morego to park headquarters and buy a summer parking pass for fifty dollars (senior rate). At peak times and peak season, parking can be five or six rows back, but we've never had any real trouble parking. The lifeguards here are amiable and efficient. There are good restrooms and a snack bar. The beach is magnificent, with great opportunities to see bird life such as American Oyster Catchers and cormorants. Only problem some years is the seaweed, which can turn some parts of the beach into a soup. On the other hand, once you are on the beach, you can walk as far as you wish towards Long Beach, and set up your beach chairs anywhere. The Parks Dept. continues to improve this every year. This season they have added a large ramp from the restroom area to the beach, covering about half the distance to the water. Regular admission is ten dollars, so we make sure to go more than five times to get more than our money's worth.

Looking good after the beating from Super storm Sandy!…read more I have always loved this little beach, you park in field one walk past the snack shack and the restrooms and boom you are on a nice strip of beach. I personally cannot deal with going to Jones beach. Long Beach is still being repaired so, I come here every weekend. Smaller Cleaner Nicer

Beach is $10 for town members $25 for non members…read more You can always find the ice cream truck and little stand up near the parking lot. Today the beach had a lot of seeweed. Almost swamplike. This beach is much less crowded on a weekday as i always go to the beach during the week Sometimes there is junior lifeguard training... Fun to watch

Hewlett Point Park is truly a hidden gem of south shore Long Island, Town of Hempsteads community…read moreparks/beachfronts. Nestled deep within East Rockaway, Bay Park - Hewlett Harbor, Lynbrook area. It has a small playground, pool and beachy areas. Not too big, but not to small, just right for a peaceful walk on a sun shining kind of day. It's just before the season really opens, so still quiet enough to take it all in. In past summers I know this location to host Town of Hempstead Music in the park evening event(s). Its an easy beautiful sandy area where you park your beach chair and listen to the mellow sound of the ocean waves behind you as the musical sounds of joy face and embrace you. :) Can't wait till the season really starts and I can enjoy a local park like this even more. Maybe I even bring my kayak down and ask to push myself off from their shore. :)

We had such a fun day at the beach and pool today and we can't wait to go back !! Super clean,…read morenowhere near as busy as - say - the TOH lido beach. Lifeguards at the pool were on POINT. they were great. Pool got a little busy but nowhere near as busy as other TOH pools, which we loved! And the beach part had TONS of room. I'm going to go back alone just to lay out and tan because it's so pleasantly quiet !! We are hewlett residents so we paid $5.50 (kiddos under 10 were $2.75!) it might be slightly more for TOH residents who live outside of east rock or Hewlett, but not by much. If you're not a TOH resident make sure you go with someone who is otherwise the cost is $30. No rafts allowed in the pool area (even floaties) but the pool only goes up to about 6 feet. We had a couple non-swimmer kids with us and they had a blast in the low end. There's also a really cute kiddie pool/splash pad area for the younger ones! I can't believe I didn't know about this gem sooner! It was wonderful. Small, easy parking, easy to get around. There is apparently food on-site but I don't think it was open when we were there so we just headed to Lazy Lobster for fish and chips after our day at the beachpool (the term I coined for this amazing spot!) Cannot wait to go back!!

I attended the free 2 hr pickleball clinic in Baldwin Harbor Park, located in in The Town of…read moreHempstead. It was my first time playing, and I took to it like a duck to water. We played doubles, and my partner and I won the game against the other two players. Points are scored only when the serving team wins a rally, and I am a good server. I learned fast how to make the ball hit the court in front the blue line, which is known as the kitchen. Elvis, the head coach, was thorough in his explanation of the fundamentals of the game. We practiced our skills with our peers, getting feedback from the coach that was assigned to our court. There was a coach for each of the eight courts, and each court had four players. I learned the rules of the game and how to score. The goal is to keep the ball out of the kitchen. You can only volley outside the kitchen. The class lasted approximately two hours, and we all had fun. I will definitely be back to take more classes. Go to "Hempsteadny.gov keyword: pickleball lessons" if you are interested in learning this highly popular game. ADVISORY: Coach Elvis said that classes registered for online usually fill up within 15 minutes, and summer registration begins on 6/3/2025.

This place is my own little sanctuary. When I say my own, I don't mean that I actually "own" it…read more. as it belongs to Mother Nature (and also the Nassau County Parks Department, ha). What I mean is that, when I'm here I am able to find peace and solitude, which is rare today. I'm currently experiencing a profound personal loss and feel my world will never be the same. My mind's been racing and my heart's been beating fast, from both being sick and from ruminating thoughts, however standing along the water's edge provides a much needed sense of tranquility. It's a feeling that inspires hope and reminds me that while sometimes our best made plans go awry and tides made change, the current of life still flows. When you can't change things, perhaps the best thing to shift is mindset. I'm still working on that one, one day at a time.. and walking along the sand here at Baldwin Harbor Park's secret beach gives me the mental space I need to keep on at it.