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.

Small bay beach only accessible by permit…read more The beach is deep with a nice center walkway. Lifeguards are present. The beach has an updated playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and bathrooms. Plenty of parking.

Lovely small , quiet low key beach by the bay . I have…read morebeen here a few times as a guest as you need a permit . It is clean and inviting . There is a life guard on duty and a nice playground for the children . They also have a volleyball net set up . There were just a few groups there today with everyone social distancing !

Clean, calm , quiet, easy. You'll need Town access to come here, and police to patrol checking cars…read morefor permits.

Nice rocky beach near Northport with water and boats even in mid October! Nothing particularly…read moreexciting but nice for north shore LI.

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.

In these days of political strife, it was a pleasure to spend an hour here. soaking in the best of…read morewhat America once was. Walking the grounds of century old buildings had a calming effect on us. Judging from the signs. most of this was assembled for the Bicentennial in 1976. Perfect timing for 2026.

I need to shout out Islip Grange for holding the beloved Apple Festival every year. Each year I…read moremeet my mom and sisters out there and we get Apple fritters, check out the craft booths, and now we get to partake in the ride they have for the kids. They also do a petting zoo. I do have to say, logistics are on point, as we got there early and the people directing parking had a handle on things. We can't wait to go to the festival again next year!

Nissequogue River State Park is a very nice place to spend a few hours outdoors. One of the unique…read morefeatures is the flying field where visitors can launch and fly model airplanes, which is always interesting to watch. The park is usually not very crowded, making it a peaceful spot for walking and exploring. Dogs are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times. There are several maintained paths throughout the property that allow you to explore the grounds and take in the scenery. The park is also known for its abandoned buildings, which were once part of a former psychiatric facility. While the buildings themselves are not open to the public, they add an interesting historical element to the park. You'll often see law enforcement in the area, likely due to visitors exploring around the former structures. Overall, the grounds are well maintained, the trails are easy to walk, and there is plenty of open space to enjoy. It's a great option for a quiet walk, bringing your dog, flying model aircraft, or simply exploring a unique piece of Long Island history.

Purchased in 1885 by kings county asylum of Brooklyn, the property went on to become a self…read morecontained community of sorts offering mental help and care as well as a home to the patients that lived here. Being completely self sufficient, Kings County Asylum boasted its own Vegetable gardens and dairy at its height, it also supplied its own power through a small private electric plant on the premises. Eventually through modernization and improvements in medicine and health care the property eventually started to decommission buildings and no longer took on new patients. Completely closing around 1996 it eventually was turned over to the state becoming a park in 2000. I found Nissquogue river state park to be a very interesting park to visit, the north end of the park offers a nice walking trail as well as beautiful views of the Nissquogue river with over looking bluffs and a small beach front not for swimming. You will find a marina on the property offering boat slips as well as a boat launch if you choose to trailer your boat in for the day and many places to launch your kayak from and travel the river. Most of the property appears to still be in a developmental stage as far as parks go. Walking the property is an explorers delight allowing you to check out the decommissioned hospital buildings and infrastructure some of which dates back to the late 1800's and early 1900's.

I adore shorefront park! I ride my bike here in the summer and always adore walking around the area…read morenear the water!

This pier front property has been transformed into an idyllic spot with beautiful live plant…read moresanctuary and a beautiful playground. It is kept in pristine condition. Before Mayor zpaul Pontieri and Patchogue village- it was run down..now it is a delight to visit!!!!

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.