Goose Creek Beach
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Yes for small children — warm, shallow bay water, a playground, restrooms and lifeguards, and shelter when the Sound is rough.
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Goose Creek Beach
Family
Southold
Budget
$
Lifeguards
Lifeguards on duty in season; the town publishes no hours
Restrooms
Yes
Food
No
Best at midday (S-facing)
Live cam
No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (24.2 miles)
Dog policy by month
Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.
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Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs
Riptide notes
Southold Bay, inside Town Harbor — sheltered, shallow and slack. The town publishes no water-safety notice for this beach.
Best conditions
Bay-side and tucked behind Goose Creek, so it holds up when the Sound beaches are blown out in a northwesterly.
Accessibility
No accessibility features listed.
Community
LGBTQ+ friendly
Dog friendly (see schedule)
Parking
Permit needed: Southold Town permit, required at all times · residents only (lessees through a landlord, hotel guests through their hotel) · fee not published
Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?
Open parking checker