I haven't been here in years but it's just as beautiful as ever.the beach is right on the long…read moreIsland sound that has some excellent swimming and fishing areas. Super large picnic area with plenty of tables and grills. Bike and walking paths galore. They also have beautiful 27hole golf course for your enjoyment. PS wifey liked all the beautiful Sea shells she picked up for her necklace making hobby.

Sunken Meadow is the perfect spot for a family beach day in the summer. We were excited for perfect…read moreweather on a Sunday and packed all our beach items and headed here. Parking is $10. There is amble parking in the parking lot. From the parking lot it's a brief walk to the beach stairs/ramp. It is a state park so it is upkept and clean. Bathrooms were extremely clean so that is definitely a huge plus. We got there early so there were a lot of people but it wasn't packed round about 3pm though it was just packed with people. I'm originally from Hawaii so it's hard for me to really enjoy beaches. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean this beach was though. The sand was nice and my kids were excited to pick through the pebbles. We will definitely be back for another summer beach day.

This is a scenic lookout on the Long Island sound and it's a beautiful relaxing scenery. It has a…read morepier from which residents and visitors can launch their boat/yacht etc. If you're working from home, you can sit on one of the many benches and have lunch. You can also walk on a couple trails from the KP Bluff to the Sunken Meadow State park (about a one mile walk).

Grew up in the area and brought my son to see how beautiful it is here. Enjoyed going to the top…read morelot and walking through the trees to the top of the big dune to look out on the water. Then Obviously the walk/run down the dune to the beach.

Private beach area, no public access/parking. Parking lot overlooking beach for locals onlyread more

Purchased in 1885 by kings county asylum of Brooklyn, the property went on to become a self…read morecontained community of sorts offering mental help and care as well as a home to the patients that lived here. Being completely self sufficient, Kings County Asylum boasted its own Vegetable gardens and dairy at its height, it also supplied its own power through a small private electric plant on the premises. Eventually through modernization and improvements in medicine and health care the property eventually started to decommission buildings and no longer took on new patients. Completely closing around 1996 it eventually was turned over to the state becoming a park in 2000. I found Nissquogue river state park to be a very interesting park to visit, the north end of the park offers a nice walking trail as well as beautiful views of the Nissquogue river with over looking bluffs and a small beach front not for swimming. You will find a marina on the property offering boat slips as well as a boat launch if you choose to trailer your boat in for the day and many places to launch your kayak from and travel the river. Most of the property appears to still be in a developmental stage as far as parks go. Walking the property is an explorers delight allowing you to check out the decommissioned hospital buildings and infrastructure some of which dates back to the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Beautiful state park. Free now but use your Empire pass or pay $8 or $10 per car during the summer…read more Was a mental hospital for veterans in its early years. The abandoned buildings and sad history may turn off some. It's not as popular as other nearby parks probably because of its history but the wraparound water views and green make this place a gem. Bathrooms open daily until sunset. Clean and well maintained. On a Spring rain day, I dined Al fresco with a friend and enjoyed being outdoors under cover.

Such a great value add to Fire Island activities. Being able to charter a boat with friends for a…read morefew hours, get on a paddle board or ride the fat tire bike really changes the dynamic, in a good way, for day time activities. Captain Keith was fun, knowledgeable and extremely professional when he took our group out for a day cruise. Can't wait to do it again next year!!!!

Our big family had a great time with Fire Island VIP! Keith was a great captain who took us on the…read morebanana boat and fishing. They have a small boat that can accommodate 6 people for fishing. He was able to take 6 for a banana boat ride while 2 sat in the boat and took pictures. We had 11 people for the banana boat so he made 2 trips for us. Everyone had a great time from the youngest (5 yrs.) to grandma and grandpa. Keith was so accommodating to all the needs of our large group and everyone liked him so much. My husband and boys went fishing and caught a couple fluke. The boys were excited to catch a couple of crabs and robinfish as well. We definitely felt like VIPs and we will only use Fire Island VIP for our yearly vacation from now on! Thanks for a great time we all thought it was awesome!

What a great experience we had with JK Kayak and SUP. This was our first time kayaking and we…read morewere in great hands with Joe and Connor. The website provided all the information we needed to be prepared for our adventure. Upon arrival, Joe and Connor got us fitted with our safety vests and our kayaks and then gave us lessons on how to use the paddle, get in/out of the kayak and provided general navigation and waterway guidance; from there we were off and loving life! We kayaked in Cold Spring Harbor just behind the lab and had an awesome time. It was so relaxing and quiet as we glided across the water. Joe led us in the front and Connor picked up the rear so we always felt safe and in good hands. Since this was our first time, we opted for a 1hour lesson/tour and Joe told us that most of his customers, at the end of the tour, say they wanted more time. We all felt the same way and can't wait to go back. If you're thinking about kayaking... go for it and definitely do it with JK Kayak & SUP. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Joe and Connor for such a fun afternoon!!!

My 13-year old nephew and I had a great time on our 2-hour tour with Joe. My nephew was I…read morefirst-time kayaker, and Joe patiently taught him the ins and outs of getting around. Joe was also very knowledgeable about the geography, wildlife, and history of the area. Our next trip is already booked!

Saw an ad on Instagram about Daddy & Me lessons for swimming, and we couldn't pass up the chance…read more We ended up taking our 3 month old to Rafe & Co Sports Club in Bellmore and were definitely not disappointed. The level of care and professionalism far exceeded my expectations, and we can't wait to continue our swim lessons. Getting our son comfortable with the water is high priority for us, and Rafe & Co was able to help us achieve that. Thanks to Joey and team!

Our kids loved swim lessons with Rafe & Co! Coach Joey met our kids where they were at - and…read morefocused on age appropriate milestones and instruction. Our kids were 2.5 years old and 8-9 months at the time of our lessons. We will definitely be using what we learned this summer and are recommending Rafe & Co to all our friends. I see more lessons in our future - they do surf too!