Where to see Loggerhead Sea Turtle

4 public access observation sites.

Napeague State Park
coastal · summer · best at dawn
State park. Walking dunes, maritime forest, oceanfront.
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Mecox Bay
coastal · fall · best at dawn
Tidal bay between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. Report cold-stunned sea turtles to the NY Marine Rescue Center hotline (631-369-9829).
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Shinnecock Bay
coastal · fall · best at dawn
Shallow bay complex behind the barrier island. Cold-stun strandings reported to NY Marine Rescue Center (631-369-9829).
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Gardiners Bay
marine · summer · best at day
Open bay between the North Fork, Gardiners Island, and East Hampton. NOAA-documented loggerhead foraging waters.
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Napeague State Park