Best places to go on Suffolk's South Shore

Kayaking spots on LI

An instructor leads a weekly kayak tour on the Connetquot River, plus more places to paddle.

X-Team photos from the annual summer party.

The X-Team caught you at the St. Pat's festivities.

Food for the ferry or a meal by the water.

Idyllic setting along the Connetquot River.

The info you need before getting on the causeway.

Where's your no-fail place to meet for a blind date?

There are treasures in secondhand stores. Show us what you've found on LI.

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The South Shore's summer hot spot, with info on bars, beaches, ferry schedules and more.

Get a 360-degree view of LI from atop lighthouse.

Our cameras, your faces. The X-Team caught you enjoying Sayville Summerfest.

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