Take 01
2013
The Great Gatsby
Old Westbury and Sands Point Gold Coast research, North Shore estates
40.7062°N, 73.6188°W
Long Island
From Gold Coast mansions to pristine beaches, Long Island offers suburban estates, coastal charm, and the legendary Hamptons within easy reach of NYC.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Long Island
Take 02
2004
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Montauk beaches, LIRR Montauk branch, Wainscott
Take 03
2003
Something's Gotta Give
Hamptons beach houses, Sagaponack and East Hampton estates
Take 04
2008
Revolutionary Road
Connecticut-styled Nassau County suburbs, Garden City and surrounds
Take 05
2009
Royal Pains
Hamptons villages, Southampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Long Island
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Old Westbury Gardens
200-acre estate with Westbury House mansion and formal English gardens. Featured in dozens of films including American Gangster and The Age of Innocence.
Oheka Castle
Second-largest private residence in America. French-style chateau with 443 rooms, formal gardens, and Taylor Swift music video history.
Complex
Montauk Point Lighthouse
Easternmost point of New York State. 1796 lighthouse with dramatic cliffs and Atlantic Ocean views. End-of-the-world atmosphere.
Moderate
Cooper's Beach, Southampton
Consistently ranked among America's best beaches. Wide sandy beach with dunes and Hamptons atmosphere.
Moderate
Fire Island
Car-free barrier island accessible only by ferry. Beach communities, Fire Island Lighthouse, and unique pedestrian atmosphere.
Complex
North Fork Vineyards
60+ wineries across scenic agricultural landscape. Bedell Cellars, Wolffer Estate, and Pindar among film-friendly options.
Easy
Jones Beach State Park
6.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach with iconic Art Deco structures. Jones Beach Theater hosts major concerts. Accessible by public transit.
Moderate
Sands Point Preserve
216-acre Gold Coast estate with three historic mansions including Hempstead House (inspiration for Gatsby). Falaise is a Norman-style manor.
Moderate
North Shore (Gold Coast)
Historic estates, equestrian properties, Old Westbury Gardens, and Gatsby-era mansions.
The Hamptons
Iconic beach communities - Southampton, East Hampton, Montauk - with celebrity appeal and coastal luxury.
North Fork Wine Country
Vineyards, farm stands, and charming villages offering wine country alternative to Napa.
Nassau County Suburbs
Classic Long Island suburbia - Garden City, Great Neck, Oyster Bay - for residential and commercial settings.
Jones Beach & South Shore
Robert Moses-designed beachfront, boardwalks, and accessible ocean beaches close to NYC.
Scene 03 — The Case for Long Island
Why Film in Long Island
- ✓ Gold Coast mansions serve as versatile period and contemporary estate locations
- ✓ Hamptons locations carry built-in luxury and celebrity cache
- ✓ Fire Island offers unique car-free beach community atmosphere
- ✓ North Fork vineyards provide wine country without California travel
- ✓ Suburban settings within 90 minutes of Manhattan production infrastructure
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports ISP (Islip - Central Long Island) · JFK (Queens - Western Long Island border) · HTO (East Hampton - private/charter only) ▼
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) — Islip - Central Long Island
TaxiPrivate transferLIRR from Ronkonkoma
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — Queens - Western Long Island border
TaxiPrivate transferLIRR via Jamaica
East Hampton Airport (HTO) — East Hampton - private/charter only
Private transferBlade helicopter from Manhattan
Local Transit train · bus · taxi · ferry ▼
train
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.
bus
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.
taxi
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.
ferry
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.
Production Parking easy · Permits required
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Generally easy parking except Hamptons summer season and Fire Island (no cars). Beach parking permits often required. Estate locations typically have ample space.
Most Long Island locations accommodate production vehicles easily. Estate shoots often include grounds for base camps. Beach locations may require off-site staging in summer.
Getting Between Locations ▼
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.
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Plan Your Long Island Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the Hamptons and Gold Coast.