Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island, NY

Step inside Long Island's Gold Coast on the North Shore for a glimpse inside the elite's exquisite and affluent existence. Many of these residences, which are owned by former presidents, artists, and nobility, formerly housed monarchs, chiefs of state, and celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin. The Gold Coast houses served as inspiration for The Great Gatsby and were frequently used as a backdrop for Hollywood productions. These estates, which are open for tours and activities, will transport you to a bygone age.

How many mansions do you think there are on the Gold Coast?

During the Roaring Twenties, the Great Gatsby Era, mansions on the Gold Coast were built. Once numbering in the hundreds, there are now only about 200 left. The remaining Gold Coast Mansions serve as hotels, event sites, travel destinations, and parks. Some are now held by municipalities, counties, and states.

What is considered Long Island's Gold Coast?

The area along the northern coast of Long Island, New York, abutting Long Island Sound, is known as the North Shore of Long Island. The North Shore, known for its great richness and extravagant houses, exploded into affluence at the turn of the twentieth century, earning it the moniker "Gold Coast."

Where are the mansions from the Gold Coast era?

The estate, which is located at Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island's highest point, is the second-largest private mansion in the United States, with 127 rooms and over 109,000 square feet.