Long Island beaches are famous for their white sand, ocean waves, boardwalks, beach trails, restaurants, picnic areas. For many Long Islanders spending a day at the beach is part of their favorite outdoors activities. Long Island beaches are also popular tourist destinations for fishing, kayaking, surfing and scuba diving. Whether you are local to Long Island New York or are visiting here as a tourist, make sure you will make the most of what Long island's famous beaches have to offer such as Jones Beach, Long Beach, Fire Island.