Long Beach New York Map

About Long Beach, New York

Long Beach is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 34,756. The population density is 6048.5 people per km². Long Beach is located at 40.5884°N, 73.6579°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11561.

Long Beach, a barrier island city, unfurls like a sun-bleached ribbon along the Atlantic's edge, its wide, sandy shores a constant murmur against the restless sea. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-west of Oceanside, NY (from Oceanside, NY: bearing 195°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-east of Springfield Gardens Queens. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt and brine, a breath that never quite leaves, even when the wind shifts inland. Streets, laid out in a grid that feels both sensible and slightly weary, are lined with a mix of modest bungalows and more ambitious beach houses, their porches often weathered by the incessant salt spray and the fierce summer sun. The rhythm of life in Long Beach is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that draws both permanent residents and a vibrant summer influx, all seeking the solace of the ocean's vast, unblinking gaze. Even the stoic facades of the older buildings seem to absorb the coastal light, their paint faded to soft pastels that echo the sky at dawn. This stretch of land has a history as deep and shifting as the sands beneath it, shaped by both the raw power of nature and the tenacious spirit of its inhabitants. Once a haven for those seeking respite from the city's clamor, Long Beach developed a distinct identity, a place where summer cottages gave way to a year-round community. The local economy has always been intrinsically tied to the water, from the fishing fleets that once plied these waters to the bustling boardwalk that now serves as a vibrant hub of commerce and recreation, a testament to the enduring allure of the seaside. The iconic boardwalk, a grand promenade that stretches for miles, is more than just a wooden walkway; it is the pulsating heart of Long Beach, a place where laughter mingles with the cries of gulls and the scent of funnel cake hangs heavy in the air, a distillation of the island's enduring character.

About This Long Beach Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Long Beach, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Long Beach and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Long Beach includes the ZIP code (11561), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Long Beach City 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 Long Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.