Unlike the names of its bayside siblings to the east and in the center, Moriches is just Moriches. This coastal hamlet is tiny, measuring a mere 2.3 square miles in total area. A journey from the southern tip to the northern border at Sunrise Highway takes only a few minutes. But size isn’t everything. Whether or not Moriches is officially Long Island’s “best-kept secret,” one look at the timeless shingle-style homes, tree-lined lanes, or views over Moriches Bay will demonstrate what makes the hamlet irresistible to those who know it. There’s an inherent calm that is difficult to dispute. In addition to the bay, creeks and inlets cut into the Moriches landscape, meaning you’ll rarely find yourself in a situation without access to water.