Really love this spot. Private small town beach atmosphere with gorgeous waters and sand. Great for…read morepicnics, walks, public restroom stop, and playground for the kids. Very clean and well kept. We see local families walking their dogs here, but there is a sign that says no dogs on sand. We wish they allowed dogs in the evening or early morning hours to make it more family-friendly!

Beautiful, peaceful spot to spend a day, or just a few hours... A more "hidden," tranquil…read morealternative to its neighbor, Centerport Beach across the way, this is a great spot to swim, take in the sunrise/sunset, kayak, or just enjoy the view. Rocky, so be sure to bring your beach shoes. Worth a visit (after hours/post Labor Day to avoid non-resident fees) if you're in the area!!

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.

I come to this beach a lot to take photos and just relax. It's a beautiful little area I've been…read morevisiting for years. There are two "sides"... one side is the marina, where there is a long pier with benches and the sailing club. The other side is the public beach, with restrooms, playground, tennis court, small picnic area and walking path and beach. During the on-season there is a lifeguard during the day. I'm not sure of the dates, but starting in May and going through mid October is their on-season and they charge a ridiculous amount to park for non Islip Town residents. On top of that, they charge up until like 7:30pm which is terrible since nearly all local beaches stop charging after about 5pm. They are literally the only beach I know of that keeps someone at the booth until almost sundown. They also charge a fee even if you do have an Islip Rec card, and I was recently told by another beach employee they aren't allowed to do that. I don't know if it'll be the same guy this year, but he's mostly been not very friendly when I've encountered him. All of this is a huge bummer for an otherwise cool little beach! Needless to say, during their on-season, I pretty much don't go there except on rainy days and if no one is at the booth. The way they treat people is obnoxious. And for the record, I am an Islip town resident. Meanwhile, one town over the beach is free. One town further and it only costs money to park (until 5ish) and they have nicer amenities. This is a good example of why Long Island needs to create better beach access passes that make it easier for people to enjoy the shore.

This beach isn't the cleanest but the park and tennis courts are nice…read more They charge to get in but you're able to park on the street or in a public parking lot a couple houses down and walk in for free.

My favorite beach on the Island! Nicole and I frequent here every spring and summer. Sometimes you…read morewill catch us longboarding the mile-long path or chilling down the beach watching the sunset. The sunsets here always feel different and are always beautiful. There are fairly nice bathrooms and an outdoor shower to rinse off the salt water. The beach has a wide variety of activities you can enjoy. There's a playground for you to bring your kids, and a long path if you want to go on a walk. There are also environmental reserves and you can bird watch in the morning. This place will always hold a strong memory in my heart. We liked this place so much I proposed to Nicole on this beach :)

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.

Been to this lake a couple of times in my life and I don't think this lake is that great in my…read moreopinion... sorry to the people who live this lake. I used to go to this lake when I lived in Centereach and it was very rocky and the water was just murky. My soles would always be in pain every time I walked deeper into the lake. Just very very rocky and I don't think the lake even had sand when I was there because it was that rocky. Also this lake is named after a Native American princess who drowned herself so it is spooky for those who believe in that folktale. Although many people still visit this lake on a good sunny day.

LoopI grew up in a town close by so I am well acquainted with this lake, and after many years away…read moreit was good visiting again, and seeing how nice they have maintained the beach area. It's not the largest area to utilize, but offers ample parking, a terrific view, and does not get as crowded as the major beaches on LI can be. You'll find some benches to picnic, along with bathroom facilities, and some wildlife too such as geese, ducks, swans, etc. In the area can be found tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, and playgrounds. Formed by ancient glaciers, Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest of Long Island's freshwater lakes. The fishing is decent here, as I spent many weekends casting a line for bass, pickerel, bluegills, perch, and pumpkinseeds among others. Fishing license is needed. I recently ran the LT Michael P. Murphy 4 Mile Run Around The Lake and it brought back many memories of fun times here. More than once I had a cop tap on my car window while parked there late at night with a lady friend. Debauchery indeed.

Grew up nearby, and this was our closest N. Shore beach option. Always preferred the S. Shore…read moreocean beaches, but only recently have learned to appreciate this and other N. Shore gems. Bring water shoes, as it's extremely rocky, especially during low tide, but it's a wonderful place, especially if you're wanting to avoid crowds and take in the awesome scenery!! **No resident fees after 5pm/Labor Day**

We came here for the day. The beach is clean and has a good number of pebbles on it, but not bad…read more Lifeguards on duty. $30 for a daily pass, cash or credit. No ratchet people here, so you don't have to worry about people smoking or playing their music loud like in the city and can just enjoy yourself and listen to nature. No dogs on the beach and bathrooms do the trick. Plenty of parking.

I love to go off roading at Gilgo. They recently reopened the outer beach. There are a lot of…read moresurfers here. The beach is always empty. You do need a permit to get on and they do usually check.

Limited access beach…read more Beaches - we all love them except for the crowds. I am not a huge fan of any crowd situation - ever. Because of this, I tend to limit my trips to the south shore beaches since they are almost always mobbed. There are exceptions however. Gilgo State Park is located on the south shore of Nassau county but there is no road nor parking lot- in fact you would miss it if you do not know where to look for the entrance. Even better is that you can walk in (not advisable) or drive in with a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Even this is limited though as you need a state issued fishing permit to gain access. I have to admit I've never actually used the official name of this place, it is known as the sore thumb locally. What does this mean? Well- if you are lucky enough to have the wheels and the pass, you can drive out and park on the waters edge and enjoy the entire day with hardly another soul around. There are some catches - you are supposed to be "fishing" and you have to take everything out with you that you brought in. There are many off limit areas due to nesting birds and sometimes the flies can really make you miserable (if there is no breeze). To obtain the pass is not easy - you have to have an assortment of items available for inspection, but it is worth the hassle. The park is undeveloped- there are no restrooms or concessions nor first aid stations- so you have to be a boy scout and sew up that gash on your own. The area is well maintained and great pains are taken to ensure it remains in pristine condition; even with the 4-wheel vehicles, there is little in the way of damage done to the environment. So- you have a summer day fishing, you are on the beach and the double bonus is that you are almost always completely alone there - and yes, you can sun the nether parts there so long as you keep an eye open for the odd wandering soul... Bliss!

This is a great beach, especially after Labor Day, because you don't need to show you live in…read moreBabylon Town (not village). Always surfers here and the beach is very clean. Caution: there are strong currents here, with an offshore sand bar and you could get caught in a rip current quickly without even realizing it (happened to me). Know you abilities and limitations as a swimmer but otherwise it's the best small ocean beach on LI.

One of my favorite Long Island beaches. I drive on on the 4x4 part. Beautiful sand. Great spot for…read moresurfers. You need a compressor to fill back up when leaving. A permit is required to ride on.