Aqua, Long Beach, NY

Aqua brings new luxury living to the shores of Long Beach, New York.

Aqua, Long Beach, NY Resembling luxury living along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Aqua truly stands out among other oceanfront properties in the Northeast. Located along the beaches and boardwalk in Long Beach, New York, Aqua is the area’s only resort-style oceanfront condominium.

The eight-story building features 36 stunning residences. With prices starting at $999,000, Aqua offers two- and three-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 1,730 square feet to 2,395 square feet. Every residence has expansive oceanfront views, a private terrace, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The building also offers six penthouse homes with private rooftop terraces and outdoor kitchens.

Adding to the exclusivity and privacy of Aqua, each home is accessible by a private elevator. Homes also feature rich hardwood bamboo flooring, open kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, gracious marble master baths, and living rooms with gas fireplaces.

The resort-style amenities include a 24-hour concierge, valet parking, a stunning lobby with a dramatic two-story waterfall, cabana service, an indoor pool and sundeck, an outdoor hot tub, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an oceanfront club room with a sunset terrace. The building also features a serene Zen garden with a putting green and an outdoor children’s play area. aquaontheocean.com.

New York Boat Show to be held January 19th-23rd

Taste the Tropics, Meet Deadliest Catch Star, Escape to the British Virgin Islands & Cruise Back in Time with One-of-a-Kind ‘History of Boating in America’ Exhibit at the 2011 New York Boat Show

WHAT: The 106th annual New York Boat Show will turn the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center into a boater’s paradise this January, showcasing the newest and best in boating, plus plenty of blockbuster attractions for enthusiasts of all ages. Lifelong boaters and those just discovering the boating lifestyle have the unique chance to shop and compare boat brands side by side to find competitive deals on everything from luxury motor yachts and sport fishers to performance boats, sailboats, and thousands of marine accessories. For those looking to escape the winter blues and get a taste of life on the water, the 2011 show is bringing in new attractions, free daily and interactive boating courses, and more.

WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, January 19-23, 2011; Wed/Thu/Fri: Noon-9pm; Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 10am-6pm

WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

History of Boating in America. This unique exhibit will showcase a variety of museum-quality classic and antique boats from private collectors and classic boat manufacturers across the country. Visitors will cruise back in time to see an 1899 Elco electric launch, a full restored 1937 Syracuse electric launch, an 8-ft. model PT boat and other classic boats. A special section of the exhibit will see history come full circle with a showcase on the future of electric boating – a greener, quieter alternative for those who love life on the water.

Meet Russell Newberry, Star Deckboss from the hit TV show Deadliest Catch! Catch a photo op, an autograph and the inside scoop about life aboard three of the most popular crab boats in America. Visitors will have the chance to meet Russell Newberry, “Dangerous Deckhand” from Discovery Channel’s hit series Wednesday-Saturday; check NYBoatShow.com for appearance times.

Taste the Tropics at the Mount Gay Rum Tasting Bar! Find out why boaters and sailors favor Mount Gay Rum as you sample the World’s Best Rum Punch, Mount Gay “Rita” and other specialty cocktails from the Barbados mixology team at Mount Gay Rum!

Boat Handling Clinic: Designed to teach boaters how to maneuver a boat around docks and other boats in various weather conditions, this clinic consists of a 30-minute seminar followed by a hands-on session that utilizes a remote controlled boat to apply those skills learned during the seminar.

Check out the luxurious ‘Queen of the Show’ – 49-foot Sunseeker 47 Portofino. Tour the accommodations of this $1.15 million sports cruiser, which revolve around a large saloon and well-equipped galley with a master stateroom and a twin bed cabin, both en suite. There’s plenty of room to entertain, with a second social area with seating, wetbar and sunpad. With all the creature comforts of home, plus high-tech offerings, it’s good to be Queen!

Travel Alert: Enter to win a Boater’s Dream Vacation at the Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands! Those who aren’t shopping for a boat can still enjoy the lap of luxury by entering for a chance to win an amazing BVI getaway. Winner will enjoy a 8-day/7-night trip for two to Virgin Gorda’s Bitter End Yacht Club in a beachfront villa or a North Sound suite including three meals daily, use of the vast club fleet of over 100 boats, snorkel excursions, sailing school 101 and more! Includes standard airfare for two from the Northeast courtesy of the BVI Tourist Board; valued at over $9,000 – enter in the Show Lobby for a chance to win!

Get a Hull of a Deal! Visit the expanded Affordability Pavilion, featuring boats that can be financed for less than $250 per month, and spend some time in the Discover Boating Center to get unbiased advice from the experts on boats for every lifestyle and budget.

Fishing & Boating Education: Informative, free, and entertaining daily sessions hosted by top local pros; produced in partnership with The Fishing Line. For schedules and more information, visit NYBoatShow.com.

Annual favorites include the Wing-A-Thon contest; SpongeBob SquarePants appearance; Fish Tales Contest with Garmin 540 GPS prize; and the Miss GEICO race boat!

Tickets: $12 for adults; children 15 and under get in FREE; Buy advance tickets online at NYBoatShow.com

Edward Mermelstein

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East Hampton, New York

easthamptonPrivacy and panoramic views are just the beginning for this exquisite oceanfront home. This gated property on 1.86 acres includes six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, a professional kitchen, a formal dining room, and a gym. Guests can relax in their own separate wing or join in a game in the bowling alley in the finished basement. Enjoy a swim in the massive heated pool with pool house or a summer cookout on one of patios or second floor porches featuring breathtaking views of the ocean. This oceanfront gem also offers a private deeded path over the dune that leads to the wide sandy beach. $26,000,000; Kathy Konzet, Sotheby’s International Realty–East Hampton Brokerage, 631-324-6000, sothebyshomes.com/hamptons.

Southampton, New York

southhamptonThis dramatic oceanfront home is situated on 2.3 acres featuring beautiful views of Meadow Lane’s Coopers Pond as well as the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Barnes Coy, this traditionally-styled three-level home features seven bedroom suites (including a full master on the second level) with ocean-facing baths, dressing rooms, four fireplaces, three laundry facilities, and a covered deck all spread out over 10,150 square feet. The finished lower level has something for every member of the family to enjoy. Take the elevator (or the grand three-story staircase) down to catch a film in the movie theater, relax in the spa with its steam room, sauna, and massage room, or sip a glass of vino in the wine vault. The one-of-a-kind landscaping designed by Edmund Hollander can be enjoyed while wading in the Gunite pool or on the spacious deck with a walkway straight to the beach. $31,000,000; Harald Grant, Sotheby’s International Realty–Southampton Brokerage, 631-283-0600, sothebyshomes.com/hamptons.

The Top 25

The finest oceanfront homes for sale from Hawaii to Maine.

We searched high and low for the best of the best. From quaint oceanfront villas to palatial cliffside estates, these dream homes currently for sale represent the top of the market in the most desired and most exclusive seaside communities in the United States. If you want an oceanfront home, your search begins right here.

Laguna Beach, California
Along Laguna Beach, you will find this creative modern home designed by Christian Light, known for his contemporary oceanside residences.
Malibu, California
Massive stone fireplaces, wood beams, walnut floors, and hand-forged designer hardware bring warm comfort to this Californian villa located on La Piedra State Beach in Malibu.
Malibu, California Set back on the quiet, pristine shore of Malibu’s El Matador Beach is the marvelous stone house of Elephant Rock..
Santa Barbara, California
Sitting on a bluff with the Santa Barbara mountain range behind and the Pacific in front, this estate not only features some of the finest views in the state, but it also serves as one of the best homes for entertaining you’ll come across on the West Coast.
Greenwich, Connecticut
This newly built palace located on 2.2 acres on Long Island Sound should cause a few jaws to drop.
Boca Raton, Flordia
Located within the exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, this gated, Italian Renaissance-style estate offers spectacular views on 475 feet of water frontage with protected deepwater yacht dockage.
Coral Gables, Flordia
For those who want the best, this South Florida estate situated on three acres of prime oceanfront land on Biscayne Bay with views of the Miami skyline provides the ultimate in decadence.
Manalapan, Florida
Surrounded by meandering and swimmable water gardens, the home features a first-ever glass “water floor,” an arched aquarium wet bar with over 100 exotic fish, and a 10-foot kitchen water wall.
Palm Beach, Flordia British West Indies/Georgian-style architecture merges with contemporary interior design at this stately 12,700-square-foot oceanfront mansion on North Ocean Boulevard.
Sea Island, Georgia
Once you drive out to Sea Island and breathe in that sweet Southern air, you’ll know right away that it’s time to slow down.
Honolulu, Hawaii
This spectacular 1.4-acre estate, located on Honolulu’s most prestigious Kahala Avenue, includes three residences with a total of 18,300 square feet of roofed living area.
Kamuela, Hawaii
The elegant landscape and interior design of this spectacular oceanfront estate gives a tropical feel to indoor and outdoor living at its finest at the Mauna Lani Resort.
Kapalua, Hawaii This breathtaking beachfront home is surrounded by a quarter mile of sandy beach on Oneloa Bay.
Maui, Hawaii
Located just south of the Kea Lani Hotel and only steps to one of Maui’s pristine, white sand beaches, this home is set on two-thirds of an acre and overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
With two acres of manicured lawns, alluring perennial gardens, natural privacy of the coast and wooded areas, and over 10,000 square feet of indoor space, this five-structure home is both exquisite and functional.
Deer Isle Point, Maine
Both unique and beautiful, this four-bedroom property set on 5.2 acres known as Lighthouse Point is perfect for a true ocean lover.
Figure Eight Island, North Carolina
When it comes to seclusion, privacy, and luxury on the East Coast, it’s hard to beat this 4,000-square-foot beach cottage on Figure Eight Island.
East Hampton, New York
Privacy and panoramic views are just the beginning for this exquisite oceanfront home. This gated property on 1.86 acres includes six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, a professional kitchen, a formal dining room, and a gym.
Southampton, New York This dramatic oceanfront home is situated on 2.3 acres featuring beautiful views of Meadow Lane’s Coopers Pond as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
Gold Beach, Oregon
This 4,500-square-foot Pacific Northwest lodge-style home combines the best of the mountains with a spectacular setting perched high atop steep cliffs on this rugged section of the southern Oregon coast.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
This romantic four-bedroom, three-bathroom Ocean Road estate calls to mind ancient English architecture with its stone masonry arch, 30-foot turret, and decorative wrought iron gates, as well as romantic interior design details such as oak panel doors that open to a spacious living hall with an inglenook fireplace and a master bedroom suite with its own fireplace.
Charleston, South Carolina
Take a stroll through this historical low country town, past the Old City Market, along Rainbow Row, and down to Battery Park and before you know it, you’ll be looking for a home here.
Corpus Christi, Texas In the search for that ideal oceanfront estate, it’s rare that one’s eye turns to the Gulf Coast of Texas, but for the discriminating buyer, it’s obvious that this 5,000-square-foot estate situated on 4.18 acres along Corpus Christi Bay is the top choice.
Eastville, Virginia
If you’re in the market for a piece of history, as well as some of the most spectacular land available in the region, Point Farm should be your only choice.
Port Ludlow, Washington
Situated in a recreational area of Port Ludlow, this incredible custom-built timber lodge boasts a one-of-a-kind structure with panoramic views of Hood Canal.

Restaurateur Michael Stillman’s Estate In Sagaponack, New York

ohma10_sealife_1For NYC restaurateur Michael Stillman, the local produce and the cold water of the Hamptons make it all worthwhile. Continue reading Restaurateur Michael Stillman’s Estate In Sagaponack, New York

Southampton, New York

ohmj09_25_211Set in one of the most desirable locations in the Hamptons, this shingle-style home sits on two acres with 222 feet of ocean frontage. The house includes nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a double-height great room, formal dining room, solarium, and a third-floor master suite, all with fireplaces. A covered deck, granite pool, and a sunken Har-Tru tennis court are just some of the amenities.

Details: $33,000,000; John McHugh, Sotheby’s International Realty, Southampton Brokerage, 631-283-0600, www. sothebysrealty.com.

Bridgehampton, New York

ohmj09_25_222Set on two and a half acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this estate is protected by expansive dunes in the heart of the Hamptons. With over 200 feet of sandy beachfront access, this two-year-old home is spread out over 9,500 square feet and has the charm of cottages built a century ago. The residence features two master suites plus six bedrooms, separate dens, a conservatory, and even a second story salon. Eight-foot French doors lead out to the gardens, terraces, decks, and a 50-foot pool and spa.

Details: $32,500,000; Michael DeSario, SVP, Cocoran Real Estate, 631-907-1491, michael.desario@corcoran.com, www.corcoran.com.

Hamptons Hideaways

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