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Veterans Beach
4.7★ · 244 Google ratings · Mattituck, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
50 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
300 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 9am
Map of Veterans Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Check for special events and programs
The venue hosts concerts, car shows, polar plunge events, and can accommodate private events throughout the year.
Ideal for families with young children
The fenced playground has equipment for toddlers through older kids, and the Peconic Bay waters stay calm.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Check parking permit requirements first
Mattituck residents need a park permit to use the main lot, while Southold residents can park.
Visit off-season for crowds and cleanliness
Mid-week visits after Labor Day offer empty parking lots and fewer people, while summer weekends draw larger crowds.
Confirm restroom hours upon arrival
Bathrooms close earlier than the beach's 5pm closing time, with no posted schedule visible at entry.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · heavy rain
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.7 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:49 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd, Mattituck, NY 11952
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Veterans 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 Veterans Beach?
300 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 Veterans Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Veterans Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 9am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
