Long Island beaches are the best. So it follows that we also happen to have the best beach bars as well. We listed just six of our favorites from around the Island. Did we miss yours? Add it to the comments or on Facebook.
Tiki Joe’s - They have pretty much cornered the market on Long Island beach bars with drinks, food and live music. Locations: Captree Boat Basin, (631) 333-1063; Cedar Beach Mt. Sinai, (631) 743-9410; Cupsogue Beach, (631) 333-1781; Meschutt Beach, (631) 333-1538; Smith Point Beach, (631) 399-2024; Tobay Beach, (631) 218-9067.
Surf Shack - Amazing views and fun atmosphere right on the beach. Location: 1 Ocean Pkwy, West Gilgo Beach, (516) 468.6874.
Beach Bar Grill at Blu Iguana - Great views while you drink and dine with friends and family on Hempstead Harbor. Location: 494 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, (516) 214-0458.
Salt Shack - Fun chill spot that is all beach. Great stopover on the way home from the beach or a destination with friends to see a live show. Location: 100 Cedar Beach Way, Babylon, (631) 422-7222.
John Scott's Surf Shack - Stop on the way home from Cupsogue. Great fun beach bar with views of the bay in Westhampton. Lots of outdoor seating, with great food, the drinks flow, and a regular slate of live music. Great both for friends looking to party or an ultra-casual family meal. Location: 540 Dune Road,Westhampton, (631) 288-5810.
Bodhi's Beach Shack - Specialty cocktails and oceanside comfort food near Corey Beach in Blue Point. Catch a band while taking in the Great South Bay. Location: 1 Corey Ave, Blue Point.