Suffolk County Travel Guide

New York

A lighthouse with a white and red tower, a white building, and a grassy area with a path leading to the lighthouse.
A small house with a red roof on a sandy island in a body of water.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with waves lapping at the base.
A lighthouse, a coastal road, and a grassy area.
A coastal landscape with a pebbly beach, a lighthouse, and a clear blue sky.

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Montauk
Known for Beaches, Sea and Boating
With its rugged coastline and a peaceful atmosphere, “The End” of Long Island has never felt more removed from city life.

Reasons to visit

  • Montauk Point Lighthouse
  • Montauk Point
  • Ditch Plains Beach
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A sandy beach with wooden fences and houses on a dune.
East Hampton
Known for Ports, Bowling and Sharks
When you dream of Long Island beaches, this may be the place of your dreams. In addition to sun and sand, find history, shopping, great food and outdoor activities.

Reasons to visit

  • East Hampton Main Beach
  • LongHouse Reserve
  • Georgica Beach
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A beach with a wooden fence, a lifeguard tower, and a house with a balcony overlooking the ocean.
Southampton
Known for Biking, Museums and Festivals
Learn about the colonial settlers and the Native Americans who preceded them at the intriguing museums around this picturesque New York town.

Reasons to visit

  • Cooper's Beach
  • Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum
  • Halsey House
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A sandy beach path with wooden fences on either side leading to the ocean.
Hampton Bays
Known for Beaches, Sea and Boating
Travel east from New York City to enjoy the beaches and amenities of this small town on the southern coast of Long Island.

Reasons to visit

  • Ponquogue Beach
  • Tiana Beach
  • Sandbar Beach
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Drone panoramic view of a golf course in Riverhead Baiting Hallow New York
Riverhead
Known for Shopping, Wineries and Aquariums
Get away to Riverhead! Enjoy the aquarium, wineries and local cuisine.

Reasons to visit

  • Jamesport Vineyards
  • Safari Adventure
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An aerial view of a harbor with boats, a ship, and a dock extending into the water.
Greenport
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Islands
Escape to Greenport! Enjoy its natural setting, beaches and boating.
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Stony Brook University

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Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Stony Brook University during your travels in Stony Brook. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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