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McCabe's Beach

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Yes if Kenney's is full — half a mile east, same Sound, lifeguards and restrooms, and usually more room on the sand.

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Southold

McCabe's Beach

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Southold

Budget

$

Lifeguards

Lifeguards on duty in season; the town publishes no hours

Restrooms

Yes

Food

No

Best at midday (N-facing)

Live cam

No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (26.3 miles)

Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Long Island Sound — calm water, no surf, no rip current to speak of. The town publishes no water-safety notice for this beach.

Best conditions

Faces the Sound off North Sea Drive; a NW wind makes it choppy, a southerly leaves it flat. Sunset beach.

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

Goes straight to a human. Not a public comment.