Southold

McCabes Beach

Good for Relax
7.2
 / 10 Good
#75 out of 108
in New York

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+11 oC +9 oC
Air temperature
4.8 M/S
Wind
+10 oC
Water temperature
0.8 M
Wave height

Southold, New York,

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Beach overall scores

Water
Very good
7.9/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Good
7/10
Amenities
Poor
2.7/10
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"It's a stunning and serene beach that I love to visit, ranking as my second favorite spot to unwind."
Samantha Blake.
"Looking for a fantastic beach experience with your loved ones? Look no further than this amazing family-friendly fishing beach! Boasting a private parking area for your convenience, this beach offers the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family while enjoying the great outdoors. Keep in mind that a parking permit is required, but it's a small price to pay f..."
Jaxon Rivera
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Photo of McCabes Beach with bright shell sand surface (c) Paula Grattan Google
Photo of McCabes Beach with blue pure water surface (c) Joseph Mayer Google
"It's a stunning and serene beach that I love to visit, ranking as my second favorite spot to unwind."
Samantha Blake.
"Looking for a fantastic beach experience with your loved ones? Look no further than this amazing family-friendly fishing beach! Boasting a private parking area for your convenience, this beach offers the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family while enjoying the great outdoors. Keep in mind that a parking permit is required, but it's a small price to pay f..."
Jaxon Rivera
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • Little Fish 11 min walk
  • Erik's Breakfast & L... 21 min walk
  • The North Fork Shack 22 min walk
  • Señor Taco 23 min walk

Attractions

  • Treasure Exchange So... 2.5km
  • Southold Park Distri... 3km
  • Corey Creek Tap Room 3.5km
  • Duck Walk Vineyards 3.5km

Transport

  • HTO 21.3km
  • Old Saybrook Train S... 25.3km
  • Southold 2.4km

Localities

  • Southold 2.5km
  • Albany 205.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the McCabes Beach?

The McCabes Beach is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at McCabes Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the McCabes Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The McCabes Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

  • Surfing

Is the McCabes Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

McCabes Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the McCabes Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with shell sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the McCabes Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of McCabes Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on McCabes Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Little Fish is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the McCabes Beach?

There are 39 places to stay in the McCabes Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the McCabes Beach from parking?

The McCabes Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby McCabes Beach?

There are 4 attractions near McCabes Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Treasure Exchange Southold located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit McCabes Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in McCabes Beach is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 5°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

McCabes Beach (New York) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.McCabes Beach (New York) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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