Discover Bayville
5 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Centre Island Beach
Small Long Island Sound beach with wide water views, reflective sand flats at low tide, boats and docks nearby — ideal for minimalist seascapes, sunrise/sunset color, and intimate shoreline details. Visit at golden hours for soft light and reflections; weekdays and early mornings have fewer visitors. Expect seasonal parking along Bayville Ave and possible beach fees or restricted areas in summer; bring waterproof footwear for exposed sandbars and birdlife. Accessibility is generally easy from 0.
Soundside Beach Park
Small waterfront park on the Long Island Sound offering wide water views, docks, rocky shoreline and tidal marsh — great for sunrise/sunset reflections, cloudscapes and local shorebirds. Easy roadside parking; best light at golden hour. Weekday mornings are quieter; bring shoes for slippery rocks.
West Harbor Beach Memorial Park - Village Of Bayville
Small North Shore beach with close views of Bayville Bridge, Oyster Bay and Center Island — ideal for intimate waterscape and shoreline compositions. Resident parking and village sticker required in summer; guest beach passes available at Village Hall. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and glassy water; windy afternoons create textured skies. Facilities and lifeguards on duty in season; water shoes recommended for rocky shore.
Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Park
Small waterfront park on Long Island’s North Shore with direct views over Oyster Bay/Bayville Harbor. Shoot piers, moored boats, tidal flats and reflective water; dramatic skies at sunrise/sunset. Easy, no-fee access from W Harbor Dr with limited nearby parking—best visited at golden hour or weekday mornings to avoid locals. Flat paths are generally accessible; expect light breeze and changing tide lines that add foreground interest.
Harrison Williams Woods
Small coastal wood with mature oaks, shrubbery, bat and owl houses and crisscrossing trails — ideal for intimate forest scenes, textural bark detail, and wildlife/structure shots. Best at golden hour or overcast for even light; weekday mornings reduce mosquitoes and crowds. Limited parking across from village offices; leash rules for dogs; easy short hikes.