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Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree is Long Island's oceanfront paradise
Sandy beaches, tiki bars and year-round fishing make Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree a popular destination for homeowners looking for a vacation lifestyle. As part of Long Island's South Shore, this oceanfront destination offers plenty of fun on the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay. Whether you’re looking for a full-time home or a place to spend a few months during the summer, this waterfront community is easily accessible, less than 60 miles from Manhattan.
Residents and visitors gather at the beach in Western Fire Island near Oak Beach.
Enjoy the sun and the sand at Smithpoint County park.
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Why homes on the beach are priced similar to the mainland
Two-story beach houses fill the community, often built on stilts with garages beneath. There are some smaller cottages with cedar siding as well. Wraparound porches offer views of the ocean, and waterfront properties typically come with piers and private boat docks. Swimming pools are another common feature. Despite being a popular shore community, the housing costs might surprise you. “The houses here are less expensive than you might think, and the interesting reason why is that the land is owned by the town of Babylon. We own our houses and have to lease our property from the town,” says John Savoca, a resident and sales agent with HomeSmart. “A canal-front house or bayfront house on the mainland is every bit as expensive as what we have.” Homes typically cost between the lower $900,000s and the lower $2,000,000s. Savoca says the leases cost about $4,400 per year and are long-term, currently lasting through 2065.
Oak Beach homes that have grand views all year round.
You can find many exquisite multifamily beachfront homes in Oak Beach.
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How flood risk and insurance work in this coastal community
With its location on a barrier island, flooding in the area is a concern, but Savoca says the threat here is similar to that of the mainland. “Much of the community, like a lot of the communities on the South Shore, requires flood insurance. It’s not prohibitively expensive,” he says. “There is a section in Oak Beach that didn’t take any water during Hurricane Sandy and doesn’t require insurance.”
This stunning beachfront home sits on the bayside in Oak Beach.
Copaigue Neck County Park is surrounded on all sides by water.
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Where to boat, fish and swim in Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree
Boating and fishing are popular year-round, but most recreation in the area happens during the summer. “It’s spectacular. It’s paradise. Paddleboarding, kayaking. We’re a quick ride over to Fire Island and there’s a beach next door called Sore Thumb that you can ride your Jeep up there,” Savoca says. Some other spots you can get outside include:
Captree State Park, known for its boat ramp, fishing pier and charter fishing tours
Gilgo Beach for swimming in the Atlantic Ocean or lounging on the sand
The par-3 Cedar Beach Golf Course for an 18-hole round of golf
Enjoy expansive bay front views on the beach at James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville.
Fishing is a popular pastime at coastal spots in downtown Bay Shore near Oak Beach.
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Stores and services are just minutes from the island
Living in Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree can give you a feeling of relative isolation, but also without sacrificing convenience. “My house is about 10 minutes to the mainland,” Savoca says. “It’s much less off-grid than people think.” When you need to pick up groceries, you can head across the Robert Moses Causeway to stores like Stop & Shop or Best Farms, about 8 miles away. The town of Babylon has locally owned grocery stores like Gemelli Fine Foods and Babylon Village Meat Market. Health care is also close by, with Good Samaritan University Hospital just 7 miles away.
Stop & Shop on Montauk Highway is a choice in Downtown Bay Shore, near Oak Beach.
Pizzeria of Bay Shore offers indoor and outdoor dining in downtown Bay Shore near Oak Beach.
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Popular island spots for seafood and drinks
Restaurants are also a short drive away on the mainland, but there are some popular spots closer to home. When you want a good meal on the island, you can head to:
Salt Shack, a seasonal beach bar known for its live music, cocktails and lobster rolls
Tiki Joe’s, another seasonal spot serving tropical drinks and fresh-caught seafood in Captree State Park
Gilgo Beach Inn, which serves bar food on the bay side of the island and is open year-round
The Salt Shack offers shaded dinning with an extensive menu at the Annual Fall Festival.
Feel the warmth of the greenhouse at Verde Kitchen & Cocktails in Downtown Bay Shore, near Oak Beach.
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Babylon schools include AP and dual enrollment options
Babylon Union Free School District serves the area and includes the highly rated Babylon High School. The school offers AP courses and dual enrollment classes through SUNY Farmingdale, Syracuse University and Suffolk County Community College.
The impressive football field at Babylon Junior Senior Highschool.
Babylon Memorial Grade School is another great school option close to Oak Beach.
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How long it'll take you to reach Manhattan
The Robert Moses Causeway is the main bridge onto the mainland. If you commute into Manhattan, you can take the causeway to the Babylon Long Island Railroad station, about 9 miles away. The train ride from here typically takes a little over an hour. If you prefer to drive, it’ll be a 57-mile trip that can take 1 to 2 hours.
The coastline in Captree State Park in Babylon is a great place to become one with nature.
Oak Beach has beautiful coast views of the ocean.
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