Atlantic Beach New York Map

About Atlantic Beach, New York

Atlantic Beach is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,422. The population density is 1157.7 people per km². Atlantic Beach is located at 40.5890°N, 73.7290°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11509.

Atlantic Beach, a slender barrier island, faces the vast Atlantic with a determined, sandy resolve. It lies 3.7 miles west of Long Beach, NY (from Long Beach, NY: bearing 271°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-south-east of Springfield Gardens Queens. Its landscape is a study in coastal resilience, a narrow strip of land where dunes, crowned with sea oats that whisper in the ceaseless wind, define the edge of the ocean's embrace. The air here carries the briny tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a perpetual reminder of the sea's dominion. Homes, many painted in cheerful blues and whites, hunker low against the elements, their foundations testament to a constant negotiation with the tides. The sun, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, casts a pale, diffused light that softens the sharp lines of the wind-swept grasses and glints off the wet sand left by the retreating surf. For generations, Atlantic Beach has been shaped by the rhythm of the sea and the ingenuity of its inhabitants. Once a more exclusive enclave, its character has broadened, welcoming a diverse mix of year-round residents and summer sojourners who find solace and recreation along its shores. The local economy, intrinsically tied to its coastal identity, thrives on the seasonal influx of visitors who come for the sun, surf, and the simple pleasure of sand between their toes. While the island lacks grand historical monuments, its history is written in the weathered pilings of old piers, the enduring architecture of beachfront homes, and the shared memory of nor'easters weathered and summers savored. The gentle murmur of beachgoers, the laughter of children building sandcastles, and the low hum of boat engines from the nearby bays form the quiet symphony of everyday life in Atlantic Beach.

About This Atlantic Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atlantic Beach, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.588994, -73.729021. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Atlantic Beach and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Atlantic Beach includes the ZIP code (11509), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Lawrence Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Atlantic Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.