Fire Island

Bay Shore NY

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Bay Shore NY is one of the main hubs for transportation to some of Fire Island’s most popular towns.

Bay Shore is located in the town of Islip, Suffolk County on the South Shore of Long Island. For a detained description of Bay Shore NY we advice you read the Wikipedia page for Bay Shore, NY.

From Bay Shore NY you can take the Fire Island Ferry to the following towns:

Ocean Beach
Ocean Bay Park
Fair Harbor
Kismet
Saltaire
Seaview
Dunewood
Atlantique

Bay Shore NY is of course not the only terminal location for Fire Island Ferries. You can also access Fire Island from Patchogue NY, as well as Sayville NY.

Patchogue NY Ferries provide access to the following locations.

Davis Park
Watch Hill

Sayville NY Ferries provide access to the following locations on Fire Island.

Fire Island Pines
Cherry Grove
Sailors Haven
Water Island

New York Travel Guide

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:58:10 +0000

New York Travel Guide | Fire Island

Fire Island is one of New York’s top travel destinations, its close proximity to New York City makes Fire Island an easy day trip as well as a sought out summer vacation spot, New York Travel Guide ranks this spot as #1. There are not many beaches in the United States that can boast such pristine beauty and isolation from the mainland yet is just a stone’s throw away from a major city. In fact it’s almost a paradox that one can spend the morning in the hustle of New York City and be barefoot and carefree watching white tail deer climb the velvety sands on the Fire Island National Seashores dunes by early afternoon.

New York Travel Guide has provided visitors with information on Fire Island since 1996! We have seen the island grow and we are astonished at how amazing the integrity and soul of this New York gem has been preserved. Over the past few years Fire Island has over taken the Hamptons as the New York Travel Guide favorite summer vacation spot and has not only been ranked New York’s best beach but one of the best beaches in the world, not just in New York Travel Guide but Forbes, and Coastal Living to name just a few. What started as a small bohemian getaway has turned into one of the most desirable beach towns in the United States. Despite the soaring Real Estate market and inflow of top Restaurants Fire Island has been able to maintain a much more rustic laid back vibe, a stark contradiction to summer in the Hamptons. Simple put Fire Island is flip flops and bongo’s its Matthew Mcconaughey’s kind of place. The Hamptons is the Kardashians, Paris Hilton and P-Diddy , need we say more?

New York Travel Guide: Fire Island

Top Attractions

New York Travel Guide: Fire Island Resources.

Fire Island National Seashore

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:32:07 +0000

Fire Island National Seashore

Simply put the Fire Island National Seashore is the government arm of our beautiful island. Since 1964 Fire Island has been part of the National Park Service. This agency is responsible for protecting the natural resources of Fire Island.

Some amazing benefits that the Fire Island National Seashore provides for the Fire Island community.

Fire Island Lighthouse or Fire Island Light

The Fire Island Light is located near the western end of the seashore near Robert Moses State Park. There are many Fire Island activities and events held at the Fire Island Lighthouse and you can find them listed in the event section of this site.

Fire Island Nude Beach
The Fire Island Lighthouse beach is a located directly in front of the Fire Island National Seashore Lighthouse. This is one of New York’s oldest clothing optional beaches. You can access this beach by walking west from the town of Kismet or traveling just east of Robert Moses State Park.

Sailor’s Haven and the Sunken Forest
One of Fire Island’s truly magical treasures. This part of the Fire Island National Seashore park is located between Point O’ Woods and Cherry Grove. This is a must see for every Fire Island visitor. The park features a visitor center, snack bar, gift shop, picnic tables, a life guarded beach, a 42-slip marina with hook ups, restrooms and a bathhouse not to mention endless twisting boardwalks through Fire Island National Seashores only forest.

Fire Island National Seashore Ferry Schedule

Sailors Haven Ferry Schedule Spring 2012

Sayville Ferry Service Inc.
41 River Road
Sayville, NY 11782

Ocean Bay Park Fire Island

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:04:12 +0000

Ocean Bay Park
Ocean Bay Park is a small town with big personality. Largely populated by share houses, OBP knows how to throw a beach barbeque blowout. The riotous weekend warrior reputation is reinforced by the serious drinking and all night dancing at Flynn’s, Schooners, and The Inn Between. This town’s laid-back, non-restrictive lifestyle is especially appreciated by the waves of young renters seeking a beach party environment.

We have selected a few of our Ocean Bay Park favorites to make sure you get the most out of your travels.

Ocean Bay Park Restaurants and Bars

Flynn’s

Schooner Inn

Ocean Bay Park Hotels

Fire Island Hotel

Seashore Condo Motel

Ocean Bay Park Ferry Schedule

Ocean Bay Park Ferry Schedule Spring 2012

Fire Island Map Ocean Bay Park

Fire Island Weddings

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:46:46 +0000

Fire Island Weddings

Want to get married on Fire Island? I can tell you first hand Fire Island weddings are amazing, my own sister got married here and it was without doubt one of the best wedding I have ever seen. Getting married on Fire Island does have its challenges but with the right planning your wedding day on Fire Island can be as amazing as you always dreamed.

We have put together a few of the top Fire Island wedding resources for you.
Fire Island Weddings
The premier planning resource for all of the personalized details necessary for your event. A full service event planning, coordination and design service directed by Lisa Jaffe, a resident local who has planned many beautiful and memorable weddings on the island. All services will be customized to fit your specific needs. Whether you need someone who can plan and produce your entire event or simply consult to get you moving in the right direction. For more information visit www.fireislandweddings.net or call (917) 306-1664 to schedule a consultation.
jaffeevents@gmail.com
(917) 306-1664

Island Wedding Official
Personalized Wedding Ceremonies on Long Island, New York. I am honored to perform wedding ceremonies for all. Your ceremony can be as traditional or non-traditional as you like, reflecting your style, your language, values, spiritual beliefs and personality. The service may be part of a spiritual or non-denominational ceremony. Please contact me to secure the date and time of day that your wedding ceremony is to take place.
info@islandweddingofficial.com
(631) 403-0955

Reverend Patricia Glaser
Ordained Minister in the Universal Life Church, available to legally perform your wedding at your desired location. I will work with you and your partner to make your wedding day as unique and special as your relationship!
ReverendPattiG@gmail.com
516-286-3163

The Party Elf
We are a one stop party source for any sized party providing staff (servers, bartenders, grillers) as well as party planning, rentals, catering, specialty bakery items, entertainment, set up/decorations and clean up.
deb@thepartyelf.com
631-650-5736

Find more Fire Island wedding business listing in our directory.

Cherry Grove Fire Island

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Cherry Grove
Considered to be the foremost gay friendly summer retreat in the United States, Cherry Grove is home to most of Manhattan’s Chelsea community. Often compared to Cape Cod’s Provincetown, Cherry Grove is traditionally LGBT enclave. Downtown features a range of amenities, including several restaurants, clubs, bars, and boutiques. Cherry Grove is known for its artistic expression, most evident in creative landscaping, murals, mosaics, and paintings produced by locals. There are around 300 houses in Cherry Grove known for their meticulous sense of design. Please visit www.cherrygrove.com for more information.

We have selected a few of our Cherry Grove favorites to make sure you get the most out of your travels.

Cherry Grove Restaurants and Bars

Cherry’s

The Ice Palace

Cherry Grove Hotels

The Grove Hotel

Belvedere

Cherry Grove Ferry Schedule

Cherry Grove Ferry Schedule Spring 2012

Sayville Ferry Service Inc.
41 River Road
Sayville, NY 11782

Fire Island Pines

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:19:32 +0000

Fire Island Pines
The Pines features zigzag boardwalks that lead to the island’s most ritzy real estate. The Pines turnout is known to be a bit more subdued than its neighboring Cherry Grove. Charitable fundraisers and cocktail parties fill the Fire Island Pines’ social calendar, with the annual “Invasion of the Pines” event being perhaps the most notable. The Pines caters to its Manhattan weekenders and features delightful markets, boutiques and restaurants.

We have selected a few of our Fire Island Pines favorites to make sure you get the most out of your travels.

Fire Island’s Best

Fire Island Pines Restaurants and Bars

The Blue Whale

Sip N’ Twirl

More Fire Island Pines Restaurants and Bars can be found on CherryGrove.com – It not just the grove.

Best Fire Island Pines Hotels

The Madison Fire Island Pines
631-597-6061

Pines Bluff Overlook
631-597-3064

Fire Island Pines Ferry

Fire Island Pines Ferry Schedule Spring 2012

Sayville Ferry Service Inc.
41 River Road
Sayville, NY 11782

Ocean Beach Fire Island

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:22:34 +0000

The Village of Ocean Beach, Fire Island

The unofficial capital of Fire Island, Ocean Beach is a 600-home community with the greatest concentration of bars, restaurants and stores on the entire island. Overflowing with small-town charm reminiscent of a simpler time, main street walks are lined with mom and pop markets and boutiques. Local children sell painted shell souvenirs out of red radio-flyer wagons. Just outside of town, Ocean Beach walkways are lined with traditional summer cottages that are both home to longtime Fire Island families and home away from home for many share-house transients.

We have selected a few of our Ocean Beach favorites to make sure you get the most out of your visit.

Fire Island’s Best

Ocean Beach Restaurants and Bars

Albatross
320 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach
631-583-5697

Matthew’s
935 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach
631-583-8016

Houser’s
785 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach
631-583-8900

CJ’s
479 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach
631-583-9890

Reviews of Fire Island Restaurants

Ocean Beach Restaurants

Ocean Beach Bars

Over the years a few fire island writers have writer some great reviews, the may be old but these are still pretty darn accurate so we wanted to share them with you.

Rachel’s Restaurant

Flynn’s Fire Island

The Albatross

The Chowder Bar

Maguire’s Restaurant

Ocean Beach Hotels

Our Pick for Fire Island’s Best hotel is simple. Year after year reviews prove The Palms Hotel in Ocean Beach to be the only place to stay!
This plush boutique resort boasts two locations centered in the village of Ocean Beach. Popular for the luxurious accommodations, the rooms at the Palms are bright and meticulously tended to. The rooms are furnished with the finest amenities including: flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, ipod accessibility, and a refrigerator. The customer service is friendly and incredibly efficient.
The Palms Hotel
631-583-8870

View a full list of Ocean Beach Fire Island Hotels.

To get to Ocean Beach Fire Island you need to jump on Fire Island Ferries Ocean Beach line. The most recent Ferry Schedule is below:

Ocean Beach Ferry Spring 2012

Check out the complete list of Fire Island Ferries

Download the new Fire Island Ferry App for up to date Ferry Schedules.

Read more about Ocean Beach and other Fire Island towns.

Map of Ocean Beach

Map of Ocean Beach Fire Island

Fire Island Lighthouse

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:26:24 +0000

Fire Island Lighthouse Events:

The Fire Island Lighthouse holds year round activities for kids and adults alike, from informative presentations “The History of the Life Saving Service” to romantic evening events like the Barefoot Black Tie Dinner Dance there is truly something for everyone. A complete list of Fire Island Lighthouse events can be found on the Fire Island Events page.

How to get to the Fire Island Lighthouse:
The Fire Island Lighthouse is located on the western end of the Fire Island National Seashore, between the town of Kismet and Robert Moses State park. Visitors can access the Fire Island Lighthouse via a quick walk from the field 5 parking area. This is probably the most common way people visit the Fire Island Lighthouse and although technically you are on Fire Island, you are able to access this area by car so it may lack some of the true no car Fire Island vibe. Another option is to make a real Fire Island day of it, take the Fire Island Ferry from Bay Shore to the town of Kismet. From Kismet the Fire Island Lighthouse is just a short 10 minute walk down the beach.

What to do on Fire Island:
There is plenty to do on Fire Island; we suggest that you read our Fire Island Things to Do post for more information. The Fire Island Lighthouse is an amazing historical landmark and great way to get a quick and easy taste of life on Fire Island. It’s also an amazing photography subject. I took the following photos with my iPhone, imagine what you can do with a real camera.

Contact:
For hours of operations and more information on the Fire Island Lighthouse or the history of the Fire Island Lighthouse contact.
Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
4640 Captree Island
Captree Island, NY 11702-4601
Information: 631.661.4876
Office phone: 631.321.7028
Fax: 631.321.7033

Fire Island Map

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:10:03 +0000

Fire Island is small at only 32 miles! However, with no public roads 32 miles can get real long. Knowing the topography of Fire Island is really important to understand where it is that you are visiting. We have put together some basic maps here for you to use.

Fire Island Maps

Fire Island Ferry Route

Click to enlarge Fire Island Map Ferry Routes

Fire Island Ferry LIRR Map for Sayville, Pachogue, and Bay Shore stops.

LIRR Map for Fire Island Ferries

Fire Island Towns

Click to enlarge Fire Island Map Towns

Fire Island Nautical Chart

Click to enlarge Fire Island Nautical Chart

Ocean Beach Fire Island Map