Ocean Beach, Fire Island: A Day Trip Guide

Ocean Beach is beautiful not just because of the beach, but also because of the community.Ocean Beach is a part of Fire Island, but makes up one of the larger communities on the Island. There’s no driving or biking allowed on Ocean Beach, so you’ll find yourself in a place that will have you active whether it’s walking around enjoying the sight of beautiful homes, visiting local shops and stands, enjoying festivals, or heading to a local restaurant or pub for great food and nightlife fun! It’s a destination suitable for time to yourself, as a couple, or with the family!

If you're looking for the perfect place to get away for a day of relaxation, sunshine, and fun, then head over to Ocean Beach this Summer, and enjoy one of Long Island's favorite local destinations!

To Check Out LongIsland.com's Ocean Beach Fun Guide, click here!

Photo by LongIsland.com reader Joy Raines.

NWPLI Exhibition at the Fire Island Lighthouse

Photo by Alida Thorpe

NWPLI 

(Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island) 

Spring Exhibition at the Fire Island Lighthouse

April 19 - May 10, 2008

The Spring 2008 NWPLI Exhibit opens this Saturday, April 19th. 

There will be an opening reception party from 5-8 PM at the Lighthouse. 

Parking is at Robert Moses Field #5 (east end) 

and a shuttle bus will be available for the duration of the party.

If the weather is nice, you can walk on the boardwalk to the lighthouse. 

Handicapped parking is available at the base of the Lighthouse and a ramp leads from the unpaved lot to a side entrance of the Lighthouse. 

Free admission to the exhibit. 

Weather-permitting, tower tours may be available for a small fee.

Please join NWPLI to celebrate the opening of the show. 

If you cannot join us for the opening, 

the show remains at the Lighthouse until Saturday, May 10th.

It is available during the regular Lighthouse hours, generally 9:30-4:00.

We hope you can come and see some of the beautiful nature photography presented by NWPLI.

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Have you been to Watch Hill?

Photo by Alida Thorpe

The photo above was taken at Watch Hill on Fire Island.

Have you been there lately"

There is so much to do and see that you must check it out for yourself.

(Click on the photo to see the larger version.)

You can take the ferry from Patchogue. The ocean beach has life guards.

There are nature trails, a marina and an information center.

The restaurant and snack bar are now open after having been closed for the last few years.

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For more information, click here for the National Park Service, Watch Hill site.

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Storm Damage at Davis Park, Fire Island

I just thought you might like to see some photos of the recent damage to the Davis Park area on Fire Island.

Although none of the homes were totally swept away by the waves, many were damaged and need to be moved or reinforced. Some may have to be torn down.

Here above is just one photo, but you can follow the link to see a slideshow of addtional photos.

Slideshow of a recent Davis Park.

Just a reminder...

photos by Alida Thorpe

Just a reminder to stay off the dunes while visiting Fire Island.

The dunes protect the beaches and the shores of Long Island. If you walk on the dunes or let your children play on the dunes, the grass is disturbed, and the sand will blow away in a storm.

Fire Island is our barrier beach and protects us in many ways!

Learn more about it!

Fire Island

photos by Alida Thorpe

First day of Spring and the snow is melting!
As the temperature rises, people visit the beach for long walks and fresh salt-air.
This photo was taken just east of Parking Field 5 of Robert Moses State Park.

Snow and the Lighthouse

Photo by Alida Thorpe

The Fire Island Lighthouse in the snow.....Spring begins on Wednesday!

Fire Island in Winter

A panoramic view of Fire Island, today, after the snow of the last two days.

It was a beautiful day!

Many people were walking the walkways and along the beach for fresh air, exercise and sunshine.

Beautiful...in winter or summer!

Click on the photo to see the larger version.................photo by Alida Thorpe