Discover the Top Beaches of Suffolk County
Suffolk County in Long Island, NY is home to two of the Top Ten Beaches in the country.
Long Island’s Cooper’s Beach in Southampton and Main Beach in East Hampton are both named on Dr. Stephen Leatherman’s (AKA Dr. Beach) “2008 Top Ten Beaches” listing.
Long Island has had beaches named on the Top Ten list for the last several years. These beaches are ranked alongside beaches from California, Florida and Hawaii.
Coopers Beach in Southampton places fourth in the Top Ten Beaches in America according to Dr. Beach. Visitors can enjoy the white sandy shores with the backdrop of nature and nearby historic villages and mansions. Located on Dune Rd., the beach has full facilities including concession, bathhouse and umbrella rentals. Parking fee applies.
Main Beach in East Hampton is ranked sixth among the Top Ten Beaches in America, according to Dr. Beach. With its stunning, pristine shoreline, Main Beach has seasonal lifeguards on duty and an ocean awareness program offered several times during the summer. Wildlife, such as piping plover, can be seen making their home on the beach. Parking fee applies.
Dr. Beach, a PH.D Coastal Scientist with over 30 years experience studying beach health and safety, has been compiling his annual listing of top ten beaches in America since 1991. He takes into consideration 50 criteria when evaluating beaches, including water and sand quality, waves, presence of wildlife, noise, intensity of use, views and vistas, absence of rubble, facilities and amenities, and ‘non-urbanism.’
For more information on Long Island’s other spectacular beaches, click here.
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