Nice little park that overlooks the water and with a dock…read more There is free parking and also a bathroom. It's a good place to Spend 30 mins to an hour with the kids. The playground is on sand so you might need bring the right shoes to avoid your car being full of sand

The spot is a hidden little gem on the edge of Mastic Beach, private little beach you can bring…read moreyour family. They have a lovely playground and a picnic area couple of chess tables and a beautiful here for the avid fisherman in your life...

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!

By far one of the best places to relax on Long Island. I visited last night, finally getting some…read moretime to use my night photography permit I purchased back in April! The sky did not disappoint, and the weather could not have been better.

Clean, beautiful park with pristine beaches and small crowds. The bathrooms were large and clean,…read morethe concessions were delicious and plentiful. Their ice cream is just so delicious! We would come back for a beautiful day at the beach! Pictures are from Field 3, which we were told was a quieter, smaller beach.

Great spot to catch a few frames or fish! Between the boat basin, restaurant, and sand beach there…read moreis plenty to do, and see. I came here for the full moon, with about 100 other photographers to catch the moon rising over the lighthouse across the inlet. 10/10 will be back.

Captree state park is located at the eastern most tip of Jones beach island, with access from ocean…read moreparkway as well as being a stop over on the way to Robert moses state park. Being one of the smaller state parks in New York what it lacks in size it certainly makes up for in recreation. Known for its charter fishing fleet stationed on the North side of the park which embarks daily on fishing adventures (equipment provided) on the great South Bay or North Atlantic. There are two major fishing peers in the park one on the north and my favorite that over looks the Robert Moses causeway on the south, unlike the charter boats you are on you own with equipment for fishing off the peers but the good news is that there is a bait and tackle shop located near the North peer should you need some hooks or bait. Captree offers a bar and restaurant of sorts and concession stand if you're hungry after a long day of charter boat fishing or just stop in for the occasional live music. Don't forget to take a walk or bike ride on the ocean parkway green way, the trail head begins here and ends 13.7 miles away on jones beach. Come to captree to get out in the ocean air and maybe even have a picnic if you desire, the views from the south end on the overlook beach are fantastic.

SEVEN STAR FISHING EXPERIENCE Jul 2025 * Friends…read moreFour of us went fishing on Long Island Sound yesterday from 12 pm to approximately 6 pm with Eric, AKA Captain Fish, from Port Jefferson, Long Island. What a glorious experience. It was the first time of deep sea fishing for two of us. We not only caught tons of fish but got wonderful lessons from Eric as to how to do it right. He is a great teacher, always watching and correcting you so that you don't develop bad habits, but doing so with a ready smile. He is also very ethical and would only let us keep porgies (11 inches +) and sea bass (16.5 inches +) that meet regulation. Our end of the day haul was 30 large sized fish which was way beyond expectation. Most importantly we had 6 hours of pure fun. Also, his boat is extremely clean and well kept. If you ever want to go deep sea fishing, look no further and just call Eric / Captain Fish! I have already recommended him to all my friends who are chomping at the bit to go. They are, I bet a little envious as well - wondering how a novice like me could so much fish. All credit goes to Eric!

Thank you Eric and Cap't Fish! Had a great trip out in November scoring nice weather and…read moredelicious blackfish! Eric had so many spots in his GPS that we had no trouble getting on the fish right away. We had loads of action the whole time and got a few beauties for dinner. The boat is fast, comfortable, and the Cap't was a super nice, laid back, non-smoking!, knowledgeable guy. As an avid angler I appreciate a captain who truly enjoys fishing, doesn't watch the clock, and doesn't mind sharing his knowledge. Plus he is a dog lover - just an added bonus in my opinion. I look forward to fishing with him again!

This beach has come a long way, but the beach itself is getting smaller due to erosion, running out…read moreof space, go east or west and avoid the midsection. Then again, the beach hut has lots of live music all season long and it's a solid go to when you can't quite make it to another beach, that being said, I think the journey elsewhere is worth it. If you've got a camper, or an off road pass, you've now unlocked the golden ticket to a better time at Smith Point.

We love this beach! I don't ever mind driving to come here because of the accessibility. The cafe…read moreand the playground aren't bad either! Our recent visit here was perfect. We got there early and parked ourselves in a nice spot. About noonish, the kid was so exhausted. He also started to see dolphins swimming out in the water. We thought it may be time to head back home. It was a great day and I hope we get to get back out there one more time this summer.

I can't believe you can just rent a boat here with no prior experience at all, but honestly this…read morewas pretty great. I booked a day boat here for an afternoon with four of my girlfriends. Upon check-in we'd learned that the limit is typically 4 people (700 lb maximum), but since most of us are pretty small we were well under that weight limit even as five people, so they allowed it (and I lived to write this review so, all good). After signing my life away and a very quick motor tutorial by a kid who looked like he couldn't be older than middle school, we were on our way. The motor on this boat took a little getting used to, but once I got the hang of it I was a pretty good captain (I'd like to think). We put down the anchor and got out to explore Bird and Gull Islands, then headed over to another beach with a hill to climb up and get a bird's eye view of the area. Before we knew it, it was time to head back to the harbor, but we kept the party going with some drinks and food (will review that separately). Jay (who I think is the owner or manager?) told us we were only allowed to rent a boat if we took a picture and it turns out he was serious (see the photo shoot results in my photos which turned out pretty cute). He took these on his phone so not sure what else he plans to do with them.

Beautiful spot with an outstanding staff to ready boats and life jackets for boaters. Early on…read moreSaturday is quiet and calm then things get busy as boaters show up. At noon the food stand opens where you can get a beautiful lobster roll as well as many other foods and drinks. Ice cold beer and lobster roll was superb. Gift shop is fun. I highly recommend this spot for a lovely day in East Moriches.

The Rosie is a party boat with an experienced captain that knows how to put you on the fish. The…read moreboat is clean, well equipped and maintained. They follow the rules according to the DEC regulations on limits and size.

Rosie Fishing Charter Boat Is the best boat on the south…read moreshore of Long Island. Knowledgeable, Friendly, Fun and Accommodating. It's a Diamond in the rough.

This lovely spot is an hour from our house but totally worth the drive. In our most recent visit,…read morewe found a thriving bird watching culture on their back deck, watching hummingbirds and gold finches. Moving out from the headquarters, we took the walk on the eastern side of the river. Only one good place there to see the water, but it was magnificent, as a cormorant posed for us on the tree and a great blue heron took flight right over our heads. This is now the only place on the island to buy Nation Parks passes. A marvelous resource.

The last day of Winter, Wednesday March 19, 2025. It's about 65 degrees and winter seems to be…read moregone but there are usually a few winter punches left on Long Island before it quotes Roberto Duran and mutters, No Mas.

This formal access site quasi-adjacent to Hess/Subway boasts mini docks bordering the hand launch…read morezone. The property is dotted with bamboo around the walkways that bring you through wooded area over to the other end from the lot. It's a quick jaunt to/from the LIE (though we always take the back roads) and is kinda equidistant in terms of the entire Peconic route, offering some nice portage (including a ramped launch between tunnels that seems to amaze newcomers every time when they spot the bottom of a not-that-severe dropoff into tunnels, which complement the one up the road). All in all, a useful and pretty well-maintained spot that's rarely frequented by unsavories, at least during peak kayak times. Hit the link for more details (Calverton/Manorville kinda blur here).