Community Corner

What Makes The Perfect Beach And Why?

Tell us why you love a particular beach.

This story was written by Lon Cohen and posted by Judy Mottl.

Long Island is lousy with beaches and the debate over the best beach has been raging ever since we can remember. Especially the debate of north shore beaches versus south shore beaches.

Our beaches come in all shapes and sizes from the tiny oasis in your town to the behemoths just over the Robert Moses Causeway. And everyone has their favorite spot to get soak up the rays. You know the perfect place. You go to it every single summer. You love it and have marked the years with memories of your seaside escapes.

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Tell us in the comments below which is the best beach anywhere in our area. But don't stop there. We also want to know why you picked it. Is the sand especially fine? Do the waves break the best on your favorite shoreline? Is the food stand simply exquisite? Do the coolest people populate your spot? What makes the perfect beach?


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