Cupsogue Beach County Park

Cupsogue Beach County Park is the sort of place where the Atlantic rolls up to meet miles of soft, clean sand and the salty wind smells like summer freedom. On a clear day, the expanse feels endless—families stake out umbrellas near lifeguard stands, surfcasters eye the shoreline for striped bass, and regulars wander down toward the breakwater in search of solitude. There’s a playful edge here: kids darting in and out of gentle waves, beachgoers sneaking fries from Tiki Joe’s before seagulls swoop in for their cut. Live music sometimes drifts from the tiki bar—sometimes charming, sometimes just background to the bigger soundtrack of surf and laughter. Locals know to flash their Green Pass for cheaper parking, while city escapees come for camping under wide skies or sunset rituals as the last light fades behind you. It’s a democratic stretch—dog walkers mix with weekenders, anglers with sunbathers—and it feels refreshingly public in an area known for private sands. This isn’t just a beach; it’s Westhampton’s open invitation.