Most people know about towns like Babylon or Oyster Bay having access to Long Island's beaches, BUT for those Long Islanders who have bought into one of Long Island's best kept secrets, they have life-hacked Long Island and have access to a private beach at the end of their block. These houses are not just for the uber wealthy, but are available to all Long Islanders whether you're looking to buy a house for $600,000 or $6,000,000.
May 20th, 2026
Written by Emma Behrens
At the End of the Block: Long Island Homes with Private Beach Access
With Memorial Day right around the corner, most people want to go to the beach, but hesitate due to the crowds. Beaches like Jones Beach or Robert Moses can get hectic, and now with Kathy Hochul’s decision to waive the vehicle entry fees at Jones Beach this weekend, crowded will be an understatement.
Most people know about towns like Babylon or Oyster Bay having access to Long Island’s beaches, BUT for those Long Islanders who have bought into one of Long Island’s best kept secrets, they have life-hacked Long Island and have access to a private beach at the end of their block. These houses are not just for the uber wealthy, but are available to all Long Islanders whether you’re looking to buy a house for $600,000 or $6,000,000.
There is a quiet excess of Long Island homes, on both the north and south shores, that come with private beach rights where everyone on the block shares private access to a little beach. To have access, some neighborhoods include annual fees, which can even be as low as $150 to $200 a year in areas like Patchogue of Suffolk County. Other times, the rights are written directly into the deed of the property. Once the access is granted, a key or pass will be given to the property owners to enjoy the private beach at their leisure with their next-door neighbors.
Iaquinta Real Estate has its finger on the pulse of Long Island and all its best-kept secret perks. Reach out if you’re looking for a home with private beach access. We will show you what to look for, and once you know what to look for, you will never look at a regular house the same way again.
FEATURED HOUSES
Active: $2,500,000
This Centerport gem is located in the highly desirable Huntington Beach Community Association, providing private beach access for the ultimate in coastal living. Enjoy 40 feet of private waterfront views from three levels of your own residence.
Active: $649,999
Embrace the opportunity to join the North Shore Beach POA for private access to over a mile of beach on the Long Island Sound and summer kayak storage, located just a half mile from your front door. Experience pristine waterfront living from your Rocky Point residence with multi-level decking - perfect for indoor-outdoor living.
