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Crescent beach
4.4★ · 21 Google ratings · Glen Cove, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 50 ft away
Walk
230 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 30 ft away
Water
75°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 3% of 91 over the limit · 2025
Map of Crescent beach
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1Parking50 ft from the listing2Restrooms3Covered shelter190 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for brief visits or bike rides
The compact size and peaceful setting work well as a quick stop during outings rather than a destination.
Go for sunset views
Reviewers consistently praised the sunset experience as a primary reason to visit this small beach.
Check residency requirements first
Access appears restricted to Glen Cove or Glen Head residents, though policies may vary by season or day.
Verify water quality before swimming
One visitor found a sign warning of elevated bacteria levels, so check conditions before planning to swim.
Expect minimal facilities
The beach has old cement bathrooms and a very small sand area with a grassy section behind fencing.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
75°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 05:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:10 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:17 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 298 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 230 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 30 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Crescent beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Crescent beach?
230 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Crescent beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 30 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
