BEACHES AROUND LONG ISLAND, NY

Long Island is home to almost 100 miles of beautiful white sand beaches. They are situated on the barrier islands of the South Shore which face the Atlantic Ocean. Their beauty lies in the dunes and grasses which add to the attraction of these beaches. The North Shore beaches face Long Island Sound and have a different texture. They are rockier but also provide calmer waters for swimming. The Long Island beaches are famous and are not to be missed when visiting. Click here for a Tide Table. To see the location of these beautiful sand escapes, click beaches.