Goldsmith Inlet County Park

The walk

Short beach walk at the mouth of Goldsmith Inlet, a tidal pond on the Long Island Sound. Harbor seals in winter, osprey in summer, and a rarely crowded stretch of Sound beach.

Access & parking

Mill Road off NY-48 in Peconic; follow to the Sound.

Parking: Small free county lot; fits about 10 cars.

What to bring

• Water
• Binoculars

Plan the visit

• Best season: spring fall
• Dogs: Allowed
• Bikes: Not allowed
• Features: Sound view, Dunes

Sources

• Suffolk County Parks