Long Beach is the New Hamptons, Website Says

Lifestyle website Thrillist thinks a few Long Island towns are underrated when it comes to summer appeal.

Skip the hours of traffic for the overcrowded and overpriced East End and plan a trip to these eight Long Island towns instead.

Visiting Long Beach, the website says, is a must for anyone interested in the bay and oceanside views.

Here are some fun activities you can do in Long Beach, according to Thrillist:

• Stretch out on the sand or walk the boardwalk to soak up the seaside vibe.
• Eat at Swingbellys on Beech Street for real-deal slow-smoked barbecue, including the best ribs this side of St. Louis.
• For dessert (or breakfast), grab some handmade donuts in flavors in maple bacon and s'mores at the Dough Hut.
• Visit the Diner by the Sea for crazy, multicolored milkshake concoctions you don't have to wait hours in line for.

Other towns mentioned by Thrillist include Huntington, Oyster Bay, Bay Shore, Patchogue, Fire Island, Riverhead and Greenport.

Where’s your favorite summer spot on Long Island? Do you think Long Beach has more to offer than the Hamptons? Tell us below!