From Gold Coast mansions to pristine beaches, Long Island offers suburban estates, coastal charm, and the legendary Hamptons within easy reach of NYC.
Gilded Age mansions, manicured grounds, and Great Gatsby-era architecture for period pieces and luxury productions.
Atlantic beaches, Long Island Sound shores, vineyard country, and the world-famous Hamptons beach communities.
Classic American suburbia with tree-lined streets, downtown villages, and diverse residential communities.
From the glamorous Hamptons to the historic Gold Coast estates, we help you access the perfect locations for your production.
Historic estates, equestrian properties, Old Westbury Gardens, and Gatsby-era mansions.
Iconic beach communities - Southampton, East Hampton, Montauk - with celebrity appeal and coastal luxury.
Car-free barrier island with beach communities, lighthouse, and unique pedestrian-only atmosphere.
Vineyards, farm stands, and charming villages offering wine country alternative to Napa.
Classic Long Island suburbia - Garden City, Great Neck, Oyster Bay - for residential and commercial settings.
Robert Moses-designed beachfront, boardwalks, and accessible ocean beaches close to NYC.
Our local fixers know these Long Island locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.
200-acre estate with Westbury House mansion and formal English gardens. Featured in dozens of films including American Gangster and The Age of Innocence.
Old Westbury Gardens manages permits directly. Production fees vary by scope. Early booking essential for peak seasons.
Second-largest private residence in America. French-style chateau with 443 rooms, formal gardens, and Taylor Swift music video history.
Private venue - direct booking through Oheka management. High fees reflect exclusivity. Operating hotel - coordinate around events.
Easternmost point of New York State. 1796 lighthouse with dramatic cliffs and Atlantic Ocean views. End-of-the-world atmosphere.
Montauk Point State Park (NYS Parks permit). Lighthouse museum separately managed for interior access.
Consistently ranked among America's best beaches. Wide sandy beach with dunes and Hamptons atmosphere.
Town of Southampton permit required. Beach access fees apply. Off-season (Oct-May) easier for production access.
Car-free barrier island accessible only by ferry. Beach communities, Fire Island Lighthouse, and unique pedestrian atmosphere.
Fire Island National Seashore (NPS permit) plus individual community approval. Equipment transport by ferry or barge - plan logistics carefully.
60+ wineries across scenic agricultural landscape. Bedell Cellars, Wolffer Estate, and Pindar among film-friendly options.
Individual vineyard negotiations. Many wineries actively seek production exposure. Fall harvest season most photogenic but busiest.
6.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach with iconic Art Deco structures. Jones Beach Theater hosts major concerts. Accessible by public transit.
NYS Parks permit required. Beach areas easier than buildings. Summer weekend crowds challenging.
216-acre Gold Coast estate with three historic mansions including Hempstead House (inspiration for Gatsby). Falaise is a Norman-style manor.
Nassau County manages. Individual mansion permits vary. Popular wedding venue - check calendar.
Essential logistics information for planning your Long Island production.
Islip - Central Long Island
Queens - Western Long Island border
East Hampton - private/charter only
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is primary transit. Branches to Montauk, Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, and more. Penn Station NYC connection.
Crew tip: LIRR essential for crew without vehicles. Peak/off-peak pricing. Bike permits available for scout mobility. Hamptons Jitney bus alternative.
Hampton Jitney and Hampton Ambassador provide luxury bus service to East End. Suffolk County Transit for local routes.
Crew tip: Jitney useful for talent transport to Hamptons. Reserve seats in advance during summer.
Local taxi services in each town. Uber/Lyft operational but less dense than NYC. Many areas require advance booking.
Crew tip: Pre-arrange transport for remote locations. Montauk and Fire Island ferry towns have limited options.
Fire Island ferries from Bay Shore, Sayville, Patchogue. Cross-Sound ferries to Connecticut. Shelter Island ferries.
Crew tip: Fire Island equipment transport requires advance ferry booking. Some ferries accept production vehicles - verify capacity.
Generally easy parking except Hamptons summer season and Fire Island (no cars). Beach parking permits often required. Estate locations typically have ample space.
Long Island is 118 miles end to end. Manhattan to Montauk: 2.5-4 hours depending on traffic and season. LIE (I-495) is main highway - notorious for congestion. Plan North Fork/Hamptons shoots as multi-day. LIRR Montauk branch takes 3 hours from Penn Station.
Let us handle permits, estate access, and logistics while you focus on capturing the Hamptons, Gold Coast, and beyond.