Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island, Huntington

About Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island

Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island is a directory and resource guide to the grand estates built on Long Island during the 1920s Gatsby era. Visitors explore information about iconic properties including the Vanderbilt Summer Home, Eagles Nest, now the Vanderbilt Museum; Westbury Gardens; Caumsett Park; Oheka Castle, the former Otto Kahn Estate; Chelsea Mansion; and Sands Point Mansion, also known as Castle Gould. The site documents these Beaux Arts and Mediterranean villa-style homes, many featuring fifty or more rooms with seven or more bedrooms, separate staff quarters, and grand entertaining spaces. Many original Gold Coast Mansions have been converted into hotels, event venues, and public parks, while others remain privately owned. Some are now managed by towns, counties, and state agencies. Located in Huntington, New York, Gold Coast Mansions serves as a historical reference for understanding Long Island's architectural heritage and the estates that shaped the region's character.