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Charles E. Ransom Beach
4.3★ · 102 Google ratings · Bayville, New York
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
340 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Water
75°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of Charles E. Ransom Beach
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1Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive midday on summer weekends
The parking lot was nearly empty during a summer midday weekend visit.
Come for a short visit, not all day
Reviewers describe it as ideal for a quick stop, walk, or picnic rather than extended beach time.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the sunset experience and views across Long Island Sound toward Connecticut.
Wear water shoes or closed shoes
The beach has significant rocky areas and playground sand contains debris like glass and plastic.
Check residency requirements before visiting
Multiple reviewers report this is a residents-only beach, though access policies may vary by season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
75°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the S
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:07 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:34 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 37 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709
🌊 Water 340 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Charles E. Ransom Beach?
340 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Charles E. Ransom Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Charles E. Ransom Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
