Virtually untouched beaches, I went on a windy day in May and there was nobody. I even saw foxes on the sand dunes. The South Shore of Long Island has miles and miles of pristine sand, I think these beaches are among the best in the US.

There is a lot to love about this stretch of beach along the south shore of Long Island. Since most of the towns are seasonal there is not a lot of retail, some towns will even just have one shop that doubles as a grocery store/ sandwich shop. Each town will also be served by a local ferry from a town on the mainland. There are “water taxis” which will take you from town to town but these services are catch-as-catch-can. The island has some of the most exquisite beaches on the east coast. Deep soft white sand and tall grassy dunes make many sections feel truly wild. Thanks to conversation efforts the coast is again teeming with wildlife including dolphin, whales, sharks, rays and a host of other fish. The Great South Bay sits on the north shore of Fire Island and is what separates it from the mainland. This body of water has also experienced a renaissance as the tides now cleans the water creating expansive clam beds. If you can find an opportunity to spend time on the beaches here you will be thrilled.

This portion of the long island sea shore is pretty wonderful. The weather is nice and the water is simply amazing on a warm day. It's a great destination if you have friends to visit or need a day escape from it all. Fine experience. Food out here can be sub par and super expensive so I'd you plan to come out think ahead. You can get great ice-cream out here though

When I think of New York, I generally think of a bustling city with lots of activity and excitement. I would never think that just outside of Long Island I could find a beautiful, natural retreat. But that’s exactly what Fireside Island National Seashore offers, a retreat back to nature to regroup and reflect. In addition to the seashore and boardwalk, we enjoyed the Light Station, Lighthouse Tower, museum and the gift shop. There are two buildings to explore, the Light Station and the Lighthouse Tower. The building that houses the Lighthouse Tower is also where you’ll find the the museum, restrooms and gift shop. (There is a cost to access the Tower, so please check the “Notable Mention” section of this post to see which discounts might apply to you and/or your group.) The beachfront is gorgeous and so pristine. It was a welcomed surprise to see all the different shells and birds. We also enjoyed the boardwalk which allowed us to take in the scenery without disturbing the natural habitat. All in all, this area was a great unexpected find, and we certainly hope to return! Notable Mentions: The Lighthouse Tower offers the following discounts: Active military are free! Veterans and Seniors receive a reduced rate Please Note: The tower is closed right now and will likely reopen in August 2023.

Not the easiest beach to get to, as you need to coordinate a ferry and then walk through a very unique little "village". But the beach is wide and goes on for miles, with nice water and beautiful sand for a beach so far north. There are also some decent restaurants and shops in town. Will be back next summer for sure!

For a nice relaxing nature walk with the possibility to see some of the wildlife. It's an excellent take in some fresh air and explore the island.

This is one of my favorite places ever... The 4x4 Beach is awesome pet friendly beautiful and for the most part quiet and private. It's been one of my favorite places to go since I'm 16 years old the regular Beach is really nice too and certain nights there are bands that play and everybody looks like they're having a good old time not really my cup of tea but looks like a good time . You can also camp in RVs or tents beautiful views can't you can't beat and tons of waterfront fun. Amazing sunrise and sunsets 💜💜💜

Visited the town of Ocean Beach on Fire Island via FI Ferry. Great community. Great beach!

My second time here. Great place to watch the sunset and take a walk on the beach.

Visited some friends that were camping at Smithspoint; lived on Long Island my entire life and have been to the beach there many times but never went into the campground…it was actually really nice in there and we ended up having a really great couple of days. The beach was empty, clean bathrooms, sites weren’t too ontop of one another and didn’t have any problems with bugs at night, which I was blown away by. Very pleasant experience!

Beautiful & remote location. Easy to get to private dock by boat. Davis Point 1 mile away. Water taxi 1/2 a mile away. Recommend sticking up on rations. Pack light, living in bathing suits & sunblock is the norm, sturdy sandals a must, cool at night & hot & humid during day.

great beaches and trails. Visited Davis Park and Watch Hill, as well as the beach.

A gorgeous gate away from NYC, cute island where there's no car or traffic.. refreshing.. clean beach and nice biking path.. just remember that you cant bring food to the beach so hit it with full stomach

One of my favorite places to visit in the summer. Everything from the lighthouse to the Sunken Forest makes this a gem making our state proud. The beaches are so pristine and stunningly breathtaking. Each beach here is unique, you see so much wildlife here from deers, egrets, crabs, etc. They need public water fountains or water refilling stations and more public restrooms spread out amongst the island and communities. There also needs to be a inter-community transit asides from the ferry, like a trolley or bus, even a tram.

Over $150 dollars just to get to the beach. $25 per person for ferry. $30 per car for parking. Quality of water was terrible, restaurants not worth it, shark attack day prior, and deer/possible ticks. Packed!!! Lifeguard overbearing also

Full of historical value and a great place to have family fun.

Great 1st time experience off roading on the beach at Smith's Point Beach. Let enough air out of the tires and off we go driving in the sand! Little tough to maneuver in the beginning, but hubby did great. Beautiful day, too. Water was icy cold, brrrrr🥶

Amazing town! Family oriented. Great food! Beautiful homes

A hit ! Came upon n this super charming area after visiting the lighthouse and beach. Quiet , relaxing , great vibe

The national coast of Fire Island is a real pearl of the coast. Its pristine beaches, rolling dunes and vibrant ecosystems make it a true paradise for nature lovers. Do you like to sunbathe, watch birds or explore the seaside forest as much as I and my family love it? If so, Fire Island offers a unique combination of natural beauty and tranquility. Visiting here is like returning to a simpler, calmer world, away from the stresses of everyday life.

I love how warm and friendly everyone is here... Both the locals and the other vacationers.

Great place for a quick or a bicycle ride. You can also go to the top of the lighthouse. I've been there once but they are closed for renovation till the middle of August from what I've been told last time we were there sometime in June. The view from the top of the lighthouse is breathtaking

Nice beach, but way too many rules. No music, no food, no drinks, no volleyball, frisbee, football. It does force you to either read, soak up the sun or play in the water.

We always have fun at the seashore. Picnic, cooler, dogs, music and the sea. Nothing better for a fall evening.

We that live on long Island sould enjoy it more often

I found it crazy that there's a three or four foot ledge from the shore to the ocean shore the beach is insane looking but I did appreciate the mat that went down to make it easier to walk down to the shores. The lifeguards seemed cool and you can see how hi the ledge of sand is compared to the actual real sure by looking at the people in the water.

Great place to hang and walkable fr the beach

The most beautiful shore on the mid-Atlantic coast. Desolate, haunting, and gorgeous. You truly feel removed from it all. If you enter the wilderness preserve, bring something to carry water and very good bug spray. There are no services or potable water.

Probably not the best time of year to camp there. It was beautiful out on the beach but the mosquitoes were ridiculous! The guy at the general store was helpful and nice! The food is good but pricey. But the Mosquitoes! Omg!!

Awesome place to camp. Beautiful beaches

We were there for sunset, and definitely going back.