Five miles of shoreline with pristine beaches, picnic areas, and the historic Fire Island Lighthouse. Less crowded than Jones Beach with excellent facilities and fishing pier. Designated surfing areas available.
Beaches for Volleyball
Ponquogue Beach
Popular Southampton Town beach with wide stretches of clean white sand. Features modern facilities, concession stand, and volleyball courts. Less crowded than many Hamptons beaches.
Orchard Beach
Known as “The Bronx Riviera,” this 1.1-mile crescent-shaped beach features a hexagonal-block promenade, snack bars, and playgrounds. Created in the 1930s as part of Robert Moses’ park development projects.
Compo Beach
A town beach featuring 29 acres of beautiful shoreline with amenities including volleyball courts, playground, marina, and concession stand. Adjacent to Ned Dimes Marina with a scenic boardwalk.
Jennings Beach
Fairfield’s largest beach featuring a wide sandy shoreline with excellent facilities. Adjacent to the South Benson Marina with sailing and boating activities plus a playground and concession stand.
Calf Pasture Beach
A large municipal beach with extensive facilities including a fishing pier, playground, volleyball courts, and sailing center. Hosts summer concerts and events with views of offshore islands.
Jones Beach State Park
Iconic 6.5-mile beach with boardwalk, two swimming pools, and an outdoor amphitheater. One of New York’s most popular beaches with excellent facilities including restaurants, concessions, and playgrounds.
Cooper’s Beach
Consistently ranked among America’s top beaches with pristine white sand and magnificent views of the historic mansions along Meadow Lane. Features concessions, chair/umbrella rentals, and bathhouses.
Craigville Beach
One of Cape Cod’s most popular and accessible beaches along Nantucket Sound. Features a wide sandy beach with lifeguards, food options, and a lively atmosphere popular with younger visitors.
Misquamicut State Beach
Rhode Island’s largest state beach with a half-mile of shoreline on Block Island Sound. Features a lively beach town atmosphere with arcades, restaurants, water slides, and regular events.