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The beaches on the north shore of the North Fork face the Long Island Sound (as pictured here). These beaches offer a calmer, more swimmable experience than many of the other Long Island beaches on the Atlantic. The beaches tend to be rocky (thanks to the ice age) and beach shoes are recommended for ease getting in and out of the water. These beaches offer the rare and beautiful opportunity to see a sunset over the water on the east coast.

The beaches on the south shore of the North Fork are even calmer. When the tide goes out they become like the perfect "kiddie pool." These beaches are typically sandy.

Many of the beaches require a town permit. As a guest of The Farm, you can purchase a sticker at the Southold Town Hall or online.

There are other beaches that do not require a town permit and might charge a daily parking fee.

There are MANY beaches. The list on this page is just a sample of the beaches on the North Fork. For more informaiton, visit the town website. 

Depending on the length of your stay and the number of days you plan to go to the beach, you can figure out which is best for you.

There is a beach on the North Fork that charges no admission or parking fees. Sign up for Farm updates below and you'll get an email with the location of this free beach in just a few minutes.

Orient Beach State Park  

Route 25, Orient (take Route 25 all the way to the end) Fee: $8 per vehicle in off-season, $10 in the summer  

This is the beach on the eastern tip of the North Fork. What Montauk is to the South Fork, Orient Point is to the North Fork. At the Orient Beach State Park you'll see exquisite views on the 45,000 feet of shoreline facing Gardiners Bay. Bring a bike, a picnic, kayak or any of your other beach toys. You can swim at this beach.

Town Beach

53005 Route 48, Southold Non-resident $25 per day Parking permits are available for purchase Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Labor Day.  

In addition to swimming here you'll also find a playground, picnic area, and a beach wheelchair for disabled patrons. This beach has lifeguards and restrooms.

New Suffolk Beach

2650 Jackson St., New Suffolk $25 per day, parking permits available for purchase Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Labor Day.  

At this beach you'll have lifeguards and beach attendants. See below for directions and description.

The Closest Beach to The Farm 

End of Duck Pond Road Cutchogue 

Exit the Farm driveway and make a right on Depot. Depot Lane becomes Duck Pond Road. This Long Island Sound beach (pictured here) has scenic boulders and is a favorite for fishing and swimming. Walk or ride a bike to this beach (about 1.5 miles) if you do not have a permit.

Pequash Avenue Beach  

End of Pequash Ave, Cutchogue

Exit the Farm Driveway and make a left onto Depot. Left on the Main Road and Right on Pequash Ave til the end (about 2.5 miles). This sandy bay beach has a park area with swings, slides, and playground equipment for young children. You'll find park benches, picnic tables, barbecue grills, basketball court, bathroom facilities, and a roped off swimming area with a lifeguard on duty.

New Suffolk Beach

2650 Jackson St., New Suffolk

Exit The Farm driveway and make a left on Depot. Right on the Main Road. Left on New Suffolk Road. Left on Main Street. Right on 1st Street (about 3 miles). A sandy beach on the bay. Perfect for swimming, great for little kids, lifeguards.

Goldsmith Inlet, Peconic  

End of Mill Lane Peconic , NY 11958

One of the most unusual and interesting beaches on the North Fork. The inlet creates a current that will give you a ride on your tube or other floaty toy. Fun in season. Beautiful off season too. No lifeguards or restrooms.

Kenney's Beach

475 Leeton ROad Southold, NY

Lifeguards, restrooms

67 Steps Beach

66 Sound Rd, Greenport, NY 11944  

Note: The water looks different at different times of the year and in different weather. This picture was taken in late summer/early fall.

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