Point Lookout is a charming hamlet and census-designated place located at the eastern end of the Long Beach Barrier Island, within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. Surrounded by water on three sides – the Atlantic Ocean, Reynolds Channel, and Jones Inlet – it's a primarily residential community known for its beautiful beaches and close-knit atmosphere. Point Lookout offers a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with a strong sense of community, often referred to affectionately by locals as "PLO."