Historic. Majestic. Prosperous. Long Island, located at the doorstep of New York City, is as diverse as it is spectacular. With its five distinct regions representing four counties and 1,377-square-miles, Long Island is the largest island adjoining the continental United States. The five Island regions include: the historic North Shore; the South Shore with its world-class beaches and entertainment; Central Suffolk that features the magnificent forests and natural inlets; the vineyards and the farms of the North Fork; and the South Fork, commonly referred to as "The Hamptons." Long Island enjoys a moderate climate, making it an ideal place to visit any time of the year, and a comfortable place to live. Just a short ride from anywhere on the Island brings one to the fabled Gold Coast with its turn-of-the-century mansions, once home to the likes of the Vanderbilts, the Guggenheims and the Phipps. Quaint villages dot the landscape on the Long Island Sound where fishing and boating are enjoyed as much as world class golf. Long Island has something for everyone.