Our beaches will be open this summer and to help you beach responsibly we’ve compiled a guide to navigate your favorite sandy spots during these unprecedented times. Please remember to follow CDC guidelines at all times including wearing a mask and keeping a safe social distance from other patrons.
State Parks Open to The Public
Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh: Open daily at 7 a.m. with lifeguards on duty. Realtime parking updates will be posted at parks.ny.gov, 516-785-1600.
Robert Moses State Park, Babylon: Open at 7 a.m. daily with lifeguards on duty. Parking updates will be posted on parks.ny.gov, 631-669-0449.
Gov. Alfred E. Smith/ Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park: Open sunrise to sunset with lifeguards on duty beginning Friday, May 22; 631-269-4333, parks.ny.gov
Heckscher State Park, East Islip: Open at 7 a.m. daily for the park set on the Great South Bay (no lifeguards), 631-581-2100, parks.ny.gov.
Wildwood State Park, Wading River: Long Island Sound beach oopen daily, 631-929-4314, parks.ny.gov.
Orient Beach State Park, Orient: Open daily, 631-323-2440. parks.ny.gov
Hither Hills State Park, Montauk Open with lifeguards on duty. 631-581-2100, parks.ny.gov.
Sailor Haven/ Watch Hill, Fire Island Accessible by ferry from Sayville and Patchogue, the Fire Island National Seashore beaches are open to the public; 631-597-6183, nps.gov.
For a more private and exclusive beach experience the following hotels are open and offer easy access to top beaches across the island:
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
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Nassau & Suffolk County Beaches
The following beaches are currently open to residents-only for the time being:
Eugene Nickerson Beach, Lido Beach (Nassau County): Open to Nassau County residents only. Lifeguards on duty 10am-6pm. Limited capacity allowed.
Smith Point County Park, Shirley and Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton (Suffolk County): Open to Suffolk County residents only.
Beyond Beaches: Long Island has an abundance of outdoors adventures at your fingertips. Be sure to check out our instagram-worthy hiking trails and pristine parks and preserves.