Day trip to Fire Island

What is there to do? Was thinking of going next month with DH and DD who will be 9 months then.

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I've only been once, a couple years before Sandy, before DS was born, and JMO, I was not super impressed.

I went to the "Ocean Beach" section.

It seems to cater more to people that are staying there.

There was like one small bathroom with a couple stalls, NOT close to the beach. It was near where the ferry docked.

We basically walked around for awhile (not much to see, just vacation houses), went to the beach, went for a late lunch at one of the restaurants and then got back on the boat and went home.

I feel the same way about Montauk though.

I think these places purposely do that to keep visitors out.

Maybe others who go more frequently would have a different opinion though. I haven't been to the other sections.

Day trip to Fire Island

There isn't much to do! Ocean Beach has the most restaurants/stores. Ocean Bay Park has a few restaurants, Kismet has 2 restaurants. Davis Park has one.

Day trip to Fire Island

Oh really? DH hates the beach so we wouldn't be going for that. I figured a few hours just to go. Guess we will think of a different place!

Day trip to Fire Island

Oh, it's such an amazing place. If you like things that are laid-back and low key..it's perfect for you.

I would recc Ocean Beach for you and your family. It's very clean...family friendly....you can hit the beach (obviously), grab lunch....grab ice cream, walk around to the little stores. Even seeing the really cool beach houses is fun, if you're into that kinda thing. I love seeing how different they all are. Some are really simple...some are ornate.

I don't think I saw a park at Ocean Beach..but I could be wrong.

There are usually lemonade stands sometimes in the areas, too. Always a nice treat.

Overall, I think you would like it. Most do. Let me know how you like it, if you do go!

ps..........the ice cream shoppe is cash-only.

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If you only are planning to go for a few hours, you should be totally fine.

The ferry trip is fun if anything.

I think I was expecting something completely different though.

I also don't remember a lot of shopping. Maybe a place or two and I didn't buy anything because it was pricey if I recall. (I get it, not an easy place to get to).

You should look into going now before the season really starts. I remember the boat being really, really crowded and we left super early in the AM.

Have fun and let us know what you think!

Day trip to Fire Island

Try going to the Sunken Forest. It's a gorgeous walk and then you can have lunch at the marina.