Photo of Shinnecock East County with bright sand surface

Photo of Shinnecock East County with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Shinnecock East County with spacious shore

Photo of Shinnecock East County with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Shinnecock East County and the settlement

Photo of Shinnecock East County - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.4

Good

Shinnecock East County

Newtown, United States

#47 out of 108 in New York

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Ponquogue • 4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bamboo Southampton

8 - Very good 1.4km

American Restaurant Southampton Publick House

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Italian Restaurant Dopo Argento

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Italian Restaurant Sant Ambroeus Southampton

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

American Restaurant Fellingham's Restaurant Sports Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

American Restaurant 75 Main

7.6 - Very good 1.7km

Italian Restaurant La Parmigiana

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Italian Restaurant Tutto Il Giorno South

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe Golden Pear Cafe

7.6 - Very good 1.7km

Park Shinnecock East County Park

50m

Park Ruth Wales DuPont Sanctuary

760m

Park Botanist Lawn and Garden

1.1km

Park Agawam Park

1.3km

Park Mecox Bay Park

1.6km

Park Rogers Memorial Library Rose Garden

1.8km

Farm Duck Walk Vineyard

2.5km

Park Smith Corner Preserve

4.3km

Farm Wölffer Estate Vineyard

7.3km

Dog Park Lola Prentice Memorial Park

2km

Playground BH Club Beach

2.4km

Grocery Store Citarella Gourmet Market - Southampton

1.7km

Ice Cream Shop Sip 'N Soda

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Bakery Tate's Bake Shop

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Coopers Beach

9.2 - Excellent 140m

Tourist Attraction Charles F Altenkirch County Park

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Museum Parrish Art Museum

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Sagg Swamp Preserve

8.6 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of St. Rosalie

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Museum Children's Museum of the East End

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center

8.2 - Very good 8.6km

Tourist Attraction Tripoli Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 9km

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About

Shinnecock East County is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 47th place out of 108 beaches in the New York region 227.7 km away from its center, the city of Albany. It is one of the beaches of Ponquogue settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Shinnecock East County coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ponquogue Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Shinnecock East County is located in New York within Ponquogue, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ponquogue • 4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bamboo Southampton

8 - Very good 1.4km

American Restaurant Southampton Publick House

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Italian Restaurant Dopo Argento

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Italian Restaurant Sant Ambroeus Southampton

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

American Restaurant Fellingham's Restaurant Sports Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

American Restaurant 75 Main

7.6 - Very good 1.7km

Italian Restaurant La Parmigiana

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Italian Restaurant Tutto Il Giorno South

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe Golden Pear Cafe

7.6 - Very good 1.7km

Park Shinnecock East County Park

50m

Park Ruth Wales DuPont Sanctuary

760m

Park Botanist Lawn and Garden

1.1km

Park Agawam Park

1.3km

Park Mecox Bay Park

1.6km

Park Rogers Memorial Library Rose Garden

1.8km

Farm Duck Walk Vineyard

2.5km

Park Smith Corner Preserve

4.3km

Farm Wölffer Estate Vineyard

7.3km

Dog Park Lola Prentice Memorial Park

2km

Playground BH Club Beach

2.4km

Grocery Store Citarella Gourmet Market - Southampton

1.7km

Ice Cream Shop Sip 'N Soda

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Bakery Tate's Bake Shop

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Coopers Beach

9.2 - Excellent 140m

Tourist Attraction Charles F Altenkirch County Park

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Museum Parrish Art Museum

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Sagg Swamp Preserve

8.6 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of St. Rosalie

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Museum Children's Museum of the East End

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center

8.2 - Very good 8.6km

Tourist Attraction Tripoli Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

8.1km from the beach

Villa Paulina - 4 BR Waterfront Villa w/ View of Shinnecock Bay

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Located at nearest locality

Ponquogue • 4.6km from center

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8.9km from the beach

Chic in Southampton

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ponquogue • 10.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

What to do in Shinnecock East County? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Shinnecock East County is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Shinnecock East County welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

3.1km

Ponquogue Beach Ponquogue Beach

7.6 Very good

6.2km

Tiana Beach Tiana Beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 6.5km

Coopers Beach Coopers Beach

7.4 Good

6.5km

Meschutt Beach Meschutt Beach

7.4 Good

10.7km

Quogue Village Beach Quogue Village Beach

7.3 Good

11.2km

Flying Point Beach Flying Point Beach

7.8 Very good

14.1km

South Jamesport Beach South Jamesport Beach

7.4 Good

14.7km

Ocean Road Beach Ocean Road Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Ponquogue • 4km

Main locality of province

Albany • 227.7km

Transport

Airport

FOK • 14.4km

Bus Station

Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter • 51km

Train Station

Hampton Bays • 6.4km

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What to do in Shinnecock East County? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

Andrew Stone

10 Exceptional

This beach is an excellent spot for swimming and also allows visitors to drive their trucks or Jeeps down to the ocean and park in the picnic area. It's perfect for families or a quick visit.

March 2023

Roberta Sommese

10 Exceptional

Outstanding view and its golden sand adds to its charm.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Shinnecock East County?

The coastline of Shinnecock East County is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Shinnecock East County?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Shinnecock East County, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Shinnecock East County is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Shinnecock East County good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Shinnecock East County does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Shinnecock East County good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Shinnecock East County secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Shinnecock East County?

Shinnecock East County can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Shinnecock East County?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Shinnecock East County.

What is the closest accommodation to the Shinnecock East County?

There are 59 places to stay in the Shinnecock East County area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Shinnecock East County include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Shinnecock East County from parking?

The Shinnecock East County has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Shinnecock East County?

There are 1 attractions near Shinnecock East County that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Charles F Altenkirch County Park located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Shinnecock East County?

The month with the highest temperature in Shinnecock East County is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 5°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shinnecock East County (New York) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Shinnecock East County (New York) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.