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1. Callahan's Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Cedar Beach, Long Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Cupsogue Beach County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Hither Hills State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Jones Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Long Beach Boardwalk

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Main Beach, East Hampton

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Nickerson Beach Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Ocean Beach, Long Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Robert Moses State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Sunken Meadow State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Montauk Point State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Orient Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site - Roosevelt Beach

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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15. Watch Hill

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16. Cooper's Beach, Long Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From the pristine white sand beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to the rocky shores of the Long Island Sound, you can find a beach on our list that’s perfect for your needs when planning your weekend getaway from NYC. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for calm waters for little ones to splash around in or an exhilarating water activity to partake in, our list of Long Island beaches has you covered.

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