South Jamesport Beach — Attraction in Town of Riverhead

Very nice beach on Peconic Bay, featuring enclosed bathhouse, outdoor shower for rinsing off, pavilion with table, large playground on the upper beach adjacent to pavilion, blue pathway mat on sand for both ease in walking, pushing a wheelchair, stroller, or for pulling a wheeled cart, cooler, etc. Lifeguards in-season. Town of Riverhead residential beach parking pass required year-round. Yes, the beach is full of pebbles, but there's plenty of sand for sandcastles and relaxation; bring water shoes! Additionally, as you enter the road leading to the beach, on the right there's a tennis/pickleball court, as well as picnic area with grills and tables. Must be town of Riverhead resident. Highly...

I really like this beach! I love that there are plenty places to sit under the shade. I like that there’s a playground for the kiddos. And there’s a net for beach volleyball. There’s plenty of space for parking, and bathrooms are available. It’s a small beach but big enough for a lot of people. The sand is nice and white; it’s not rocky. I’m not sure how the permits work at this beach because when I was there; I didn’t need one. But I enjoyed coming here and I will be back...

This beach is nice for a picnic or day with the family. It’s small, quiet, a few families with kids. Not a party place or place to meet new people. It doesn’t have a snack bar or any food and beverage area. You have to bring your own food and drinks. The plus side is it is well cared for and the beach staff/life guard always makes sure there’s no litter in the area. It’s always feel like a small private...