Outdoors
Beaches near Hempstead
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
3.5 mi
Harbor Isle Beach
Within 10 miles
13
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 3.5miHarbor Isle Beach
- 3.6miLido Beach
- 4.5miShort Beach
- 4.7miLong Beach
- 4.9miOcean Beach Park
- 5.3miLong Beach Barrier Island
- 5.7miHicks Beach
- 6.1miEast Atlantic Beach
- 6.5miJones Beach
- 7.1miAtlantic Beach
- 7.5miAlhambra Beachsand
- 9miJones Beach Island
- 9.8miTobay Beach
- 10.8miAmityville Beach
- 11miGilgo Beach
- 13.2miNorth Hempstead Beach Park
- 13.3miRockaway Beachsand
- 13.3miBar Beachsand
- 14.3miCedar Beach
- 14.6miJacob Riis Park
- 18.3miOrchard Beachsand
- 19.2miHallett's Cove Beach
- 19.6miWater Taxi Beach
- 19.9miConey Islandsand
- 20.7miLighthouse Beachsand
- 22.5miRye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach
- 23.6miGunnison Beachsand
- 23.6miBuono Beachgravel
- 25.3miGreenwich Point
- 35.1miCompo Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Hempstead; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Hempstead?
Harbor Isle Beach, about 3.5 miles from the center of Hempstead.
How many beaches are near Hempstead?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 13 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.