Going to Fire Island for a day

We have never been to Fire island and thinking of going this friday. We have a 4 year old and a nearly one year old.

Where should we go? what should we do? any recommendations for a nice place for lunch?

Any tips for travelling with two kids and not having a car ( the thought of not having the car terrifies me but I guess I will have to learn to travel light)

TIA

Re: Going to Fire Island for a day

Flynn's or Surf's Out, not sure what part you are going to

Re: Going to Fire Island for a day

Do you have a wagon? I'd bring one It can tote your stuff and your kids!

Are you going to Ocean Beach? There is a restaurant on your left called Rachels--it's known for their bakery but they offer a great lunch or dinner too.

You can't eat on the beach in Ocean Beach, keep that in mind. (There is a part of the beach if you walk all the way to the right,once you get off the ferry and down to the beach that you can eat, there is literally a dividing line down the beach. However keep in mind, it's party central then I know when we had our share 2 summers in a row, that's the beach we went to so we could drink, play music, eat!)

Message edited 7/19/2010 11:55:14 AM.

Re: Going to Fire Island for a day

Davis Park is very family oriented. You can buy lunch there and eat it wherever you want. I'd definitely bring a wagon or a wponder wheeler.

Re: Going to Fire Island for a day

thanks - can you walk from davis to ocean beach or do you have to pick the place you intend to stay at from the start and stick with that?

I was thinking of taking the jogging stroller as it should get on the beach okay - do you think? we dont have a wagon.