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East Beach (Glen Cove)
4.3★ · 23 Google ratings · Glen Cove, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 130 ft away
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Water
75°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
350 ft from the water to the back
Map of East Beach (Glen Cove)
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1Parking130 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring kids for tide pools and shells
The rocky areas and calm water make it ideal for children exploring shells and small sea creatures.
Plan for fishing or pier photos
A long pier accommodates both anglers and visitors looking for scenic viewpoints and photo opportunities.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit outside summer for access
Residency requirements apply during summer season, but the beach opens to all visitors from fall through spring.
Check water quality before swimming
One reviewer reported murky water conditions, suggesting conditions may vary by visit date.
Bring leashed, well-socialized pets only
Dogs are welcome if friendly with other visitors and owners clean up after them.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · light drizzle
Water
75°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:29 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:33 AM.
Practical
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📍 Glen Cove, NY 11542
🅿 Parking 130 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at East Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 130 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at East Beach?
90 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 East Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
