Beaches in New York

New York State has some of the best beaches anywhere, with a perfect stretch of shoreline for just about everyone. You can fish, hike, boat, kayak, surf—on both the ocean and the Great Lakes—and so much more.

While New Yorkers are being asked to recreate locally, the best way to find a beach close to you is to visit the New York States Park Department website, which offers a tool that allows you to search by region and amenity. Please note that beaches will be operating at 50% capacity and will fill up quickly. Social distancing measures will be enforced and masks will be required to be worn when social distancing is not possible. Check with each specific beach before visiting, whether going for a relaxing walk in the sand or taking a dip in the water.