Cedar Beach Town Nature Preserve — Attraction in Town of Brookhaven

If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle for a chill birthday hangout, Cedar Beach Town Nature Preserve is your go-to spot. This place is a hidden gem, offering a serene backdrop that’s perfect for a laid-back celebration amidst nature.

Nestled by the water, Cedar Beach offers stunning views that make every snapshot Instagram-worthy. The vibe here is pure relaxation. It’s all about soaking in the beauty, whether you're lounging on the beach, strolling along the boardwalk, or just chilling with your crew on the soft grass.

For the nature lovers, the preserve is a dream. Bring your binoculars and get ready to spot some local wildlife. Bird watchers will especially love this spot—it's like nature's own party entertainment. And if you’re into hiking, there are plenty of trails weaving through the area. They’re perfect for a leisurely walk to work off that birthday cake or just to explore and get a little lost in the wilderness.

Speaking of cake, while there aren’t any fancy food stalls here, the setting is perfect for a picnic. Pack a cooler with your favorite snacks, maybe some sandwiches, and a few cold drinks, and you’re all set. It’s a chill way to dine out, and with the sound of the waves and the rustle of leaves, it beats any restaurant ambiance.

Remember, Cedar Beach is all about simplicity and nature. It’s not your typical loud and wild party spot, but if you’re looking to unwind, connect with friends, and have a laid-back birthday surrounded by nature’s beauty, this place is perfect. Just kick back, relax, and let the natural charm of Cedar Beach set the tone for a peaceful and...

Not the beach I grew up with during my childhood. It used to be alright during my childhood and the last time I came here when it was still decent was with my parents when I was 16 back in the summer of 2012. I came here today with my buddy who we knew each other since high school and believe me it was so not worth the day we couldn’t even survive 2 hours here.

There’s rocks and sticks all over the ground hurting our feet and getting into our sandals and it’s invested with dragonflies, mosquitoes, horseflies, and stubborn seagulls. A seagull flew right out of nowhere and snatched my buddy’s sandwich right out of his hands. Next thing you’ll know a family next to us started getting attacked by the seagulls and took all their food away.

My buddy then just cursed out “F* THIS S*” and we got right out of there. This beach is not what it used to be. Not your type of beach unless if you enjoy stubborn seagulls. Will no longer be coming back here unless if they clean up their act and do something about the rocks and sticks and especially the stubborn seagulls.

For a better beach to go to on Long Island go to Jones beach. At least not all the seagulls are...

As a Photography . . . this is a 5 star place. Amazing views and compositions to be explored utilizing all different types of lenses focal length and aperture.

To the East you will find fantastic sunrise views both out on the pier as well as inside the Harbor. Often silhouettes of fisherman and/or the local deer can work well with the rising Sun.

To the West the sunsets offer many views to choose from. The rock jetties add texture and the cliffside homes also make fantastic subjects.

Great place to practice your long exposure photography.

As a general beach goer or fisherman I would give this place 4 stars only because on weekends it has quite a bit of boat trafficAlthough if you pick your time wisely I'm sure you could catch some really great prize fish at the mouth of the Harbor off up the pier the beach or the jetti.

Over all it's just a great place to go it's one of my frequent spots sometimes just to look at the water and think.

Highly...