CONEY ISLAND

Since 1923 Coney Island has been offering fun for all ages and doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. From the sandy beach & rolling waves to the 60 acres of amusement park there is much to do and see. Here are some attractions to check out: Astroland, Coney Island Circus Sideshow, New York Aquarium, Go-Cart City and local art exhibits.  Places to eat are all around the area, two of the most famous are Nathan’s Hot Dogs & Totonno’s Pizza.

Coney Island Amusements are open between Easter & Memorial Day on weekends, then seven days a week until Labor Day and again weekends only until the end of September. The beach and boardwalk are open year round with lifeguards on duty during the summer months.

Hamptons

The Hamptons are located on Eastern Long Island and include many long and beautiful beaches. Famous for the many celebrity residence “Going to the Hamptons” is a familiar phrase if you live in NY or the surrounding areas. Over the years the Hamptons have increasingly become more expensive to reside but many people still love to visit because of the beauty and the variety of activities the Hamptons have to offer. There are too many beaches to mention but our favorite area is West Hampton.  Besides the quiet and clean beaches the quaint shops and cafes draw us into town for an afternoon of shopping and people watching. Lashley beach is a favorite of the locals and they have parking, showers, restrooms and just enough waves for local surfers.

Fire Island

Nature, history, relaxation and adventure are what await you here. Fire Island is located one hour east of New York City and can be reached by car, ferry or train. Go to www.fireisland.com for more information on transportation. There are many species of birds and you may be lucky and see white-tailed deer along with a red fox or two. Recreation choices include surfing, sunbathing, boating, camping and backpacking the miles of scenic hiking trails.

One of the historic landmarks you may like to check out is the Fire Island Lighthouse. Built in 1857 and the state rebuilt the lighthouse in 1987 as a museum and observatory. Also, stop and visit the Sunken Forest where you can see trees that are well over 200 years old and the twisted canopy.

JONES BEACH

This state park is located in southern Nassau County on Jones Beach Island which is linked to Long Island by the Parkway. When heading to Jones Beach leave extra early on the weekends because the traffic is fierce but once you arrive there are huge parking lots to accommodate most everyone. The park has a two mile long boardwalk with restaurants, miniature golf, softball, tennis and park museum Jones Beach offers more then just sun & sand. Be sure to check out the Tommy Hilfiger Jones Beach amphitheater for up incoming shows.  

The beach is six and a half miles long lined with beautiful stone buildings and white sand. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer months.

ROBERT MOSSES STATE PARK

This southern coast of Long Island Beach is 875 acres of beach for those looking to relax and sunbathe without all the frills. There’s no boardwalk but the picnic areas, food concessions and lockers are enough for just a day at the beach. The beach is open year round from sunrise to sunset with lifeguard protection during the summer. If you are looking to do something other then catch some rays maybe try to can catch some fish off the Robert Moses piers. Be aware, no pets are allowed and there is a designated area for nude sunbathing.

ORCHARD BEACH