As I sit in the sand writing this, I wonder why/how I ended up the Yelp Duke of Field 2 in Jones Beach. I mean, if I had like 24 check ins then I'd say "well duh," but I only have 3. What I also ponder is how I'm the first to review this spot. C'mon people, Field 2 is fine!
Okay, I know it's not Field 4 at the hoppin' heart of JB. Yeah, it's not Field 6 either with its super close parking to the beach and non-radio signage (for those quieter beach days). But Field 2 still has it goin' on. They have their own little building with some food and drink (and beach shop). Their parking is just like Field 6, pulling right up to the cusp of the sand (and not having to walk half a mile from the lot like at 4). Oh and that umbrella line even helps to get you a little closer to the water (if you don't have one) without any obstructions. There's a lot to like here.
Maybe the biggest downer would be the walk. It's wonderful Jones Beach has those mats down in the sand to make the stroll to the beach easier, but Field 2 feels like a trek, an expedition, a fourth installment of The Lord Of The Rings as Frodo journeyed through Middle Earth. Okay, maybe not that bad, and from start to finish, still shorter than Field 4's total steps, but it's easy to understand why some people just park themselves way back in the sand. If you're not in good walking condition, consider getting up early and going to 6. Besides this, and perhaps the bathrooms that leave something to be desired, Field 2 is on par with the rest of Jones Beach.
Overall, like I just said, Field 2 is a quality beach spot for your summer needs. It's got quite a walk to the shoreline, but once there, you get everything you want from any other beach on Long Island. Go at an off time and you might even feel like you're on some (mostly) private beach getaway. Give it a shot before the warm weather ends. And hey, you might even see Field 2's Yelp Duke there. read more