Con's - Parking fees…read moreare out of this world - obnoxious locals - Parking fees are insane! Worth repeating lol.. Pro's I visited off season and after hours: my lovable Kylie would enjoy her time and run freely. Usually quiet, only the sound of the ocean, and it was just us. Today, I miss our times together @ Lido beach. May she run free through these waters; enjoy her afterlife experience. I love you Kylie - I miss you

I'm not really a NY beach person, per se. I love visiting beaches when on holiday because they are…read moreusually cleaner. However, Lido Beach was a nice surprise. Non-resident cars must pay $50 for parking and non-residents on foot pay $25. Residents pay $10. I believe the upped the non-resident fee significantly which is kind of crazy. I would suggest investing in one of those beach trolleys with the large wheels. It makes life so much easier. Unfortunately, I had one with thin wheels so it was a lot to drag that thing in the sand. We picked a spot not too far from the entrance but it was hell getting there with my cart. I have since returned it for a larger-wheeled cart. The water was very rough. I likely wouldn't return here with my toddler in tow but I wouldn't mind an adult's beach day outing here. The beach is very clean and there is ample space where you don't feel on top of other beach goers. The kids had a great time playing in the sand, making sand catles and running around. The seagulls are very aggressive. They were attacking people's unattended food. One guy had to chase away a pack of seagulls that descended upon some unsuspecting person's goodies. They're brazen and will go through your stuff while you're enjoying the water. After spending time on the beach, we went to the showers to rinse off. The shower water is really cold so be prepared for that. It was nice to see that the bathrooms were still clean after a full day out on the sand. Usually, these places look worse for wear after so many people have been using the facilities all day. I'm just happy that this outing made my daughter enjoy the beach and even the sand. She used to not want to walk in the sand. We had to carry her and place her on her chair or a mat but this day, she stopped being particular about her sensory issues with the sand and gave in, enjoying everything else she could do with it. It was great to see her evolution.

This was a free show for the City of Lido at the park. A great 70's show Anjoli did a great…read morejob..The Tavares did their thing and so did the Sugarhill Gang this was a great show.

This beach is 12 minutes from our front door, so you can't beat if for convenience. Every year, we…read morego to park headquarters and buy a summer parking pass for fifty dollars (senior rate). At peak times and peak season, parking can be five or six rows back, but we've never had any real trouble parking. The lifeguards here are amiable and efficient. There are good restrooms and a snack bar. The beach is magnificent, with great opportunities to see bird life such as American Oyster Catchers and cormorants. Only problem some years is the seaweed, which can turn some parts of the beach into a soup. On the other hand, once you are on the beach, you can walk as far as you wish towards Long Beach, and set up your beach chairs anywhere. The Parks Dept. continues to improve this every year. This season they have added a large ramp from the restroom area to the beach, covering about half the distance to the water. Regular admission is ten dollars, so we make sure to go more than five times to get more than our money's worth.

This is a 'Town of Babylon residents only' beach that requires a beach pass (sticker). I mostly go…read moreto this beach, so I highly recommend it for these simple reasons: 1) VERY CLEAN. 2) Respectful, family-friendly atmosphere. There is no loud music and/or disrespectful behavior going on at this beach. Ever. I have been bathing here for 10 plus years now. 3) Updated children's playground. 4) Cantina with food and drinks (a bit pricey though). 5) Ample parking. Since this is a private(ish) beach, it doesn't get overly crowded. In short, this is a great beach if you're looking to just lay out, take a nice dip, and read a good book, without any loud teens kicking sand in your face.

This has been my beach for 58 years. I've seen the beach grow. I've seen the beach shrink. I've…read moreseen play items. Come and go. It's a great beach. It's protected by the Robert Moses sand bar. The food is good and fairly priced for being at a beach. They've added a bar area and it looks good. I'm not a drinker so I wouldn't know. The best thing they've added is closed showers. You can wash off and more showers outside to rinse feet. I love the upstairs area when I go in the winter it's protected, but you still get to enjoy the beach.

This is a great beach, especially after Labor Day, because you don't need to show you live in…read moreBabylon Town (not village). Always surfers here and the beach is very clean. Caution: there are strong currents here, with an offshore sand bar and you could get caught in a rip current quickly without even realizing it (happened to me). Know you abilities and limitations as a swimmer but otherwise it's the best small ocean beach on LI.

One of my favorite Long Island beaches. I drive on on the 4x4 part. Beautiful sand. Great spot for…read moresurfers. You need a compressor to fill back up when leaving. A permit is required to ride on.

GREAT spot, new to me, even though I've passed by here 8,000x over the years, on the way to visit…read morefriends/family in the area. Nassau County is SOOOO STRICT about being a resident to enjoy their rec. facilities during "prime time," but after hours/off season, come one/come all (well, sort of...) Beautiful beach, LOTS of space, MUCH less built up than its neighbor to the west (Long Beach) and added bonus the awesome, unique, "space age" picnic pods!! On a beautiful Saturday evening, we had the beach almost to ourselves at about 6/7pm. Walked a few shoreline miles in each direction and wondered how I was EVER going to return to "landlocked" Ohioooooo a few days later!! Questionable "exclusivity" aside (I think the OCEAN belongs to EVERYONE) this is a beautiful place!! ENJOY!!

Love this beach. Sand is fine & clean…read more Beach goers that frequent the beach are usually friendly and respectful. There are fairly clean bathrooms & shower area. Love to watch the sunsets here. My favorite local beach when visiting family. I think residents pay 10 dollars or so per car. Parking never an issue for us.

Its a bit of a walk from the parking lot but they added one of those walkway mats which wasnt there…read morebefore. There is no bar on this field but they have indoor showers of you want to wash up after.

As I sit in the sand writing this, I wonder why/how I ended up the Yelp Duke of Field 2 in Jones…read moreBeach. 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.

If you can find parking... this beach is money! There's a small spot that sells ices and drinks, an…read morearea for beach volleyball, a playground for the children, and, oh yea, the beach! The beach is wide in this part of town and there's a new ramp leading you right to the sand. Avoid the crowd and head on down this way!

Best beach in Long Beach in my (not so knowledgeable) opinion. Not close to any train, so not as…read morecrowded as the other beaches in the summer. Seems to be a family beach - lots of kids, but thats ok. Lifeguards are a bit overzealous, but its understood because there are lots of morons who aren't good swimmers who think they can swim out 200 yards in strong currents.

Awesome local beach/ park right on the Great South Bay. There is a boat ramp as well as plenty of…read moreball fields and tennis courts. The beach hut also serves food and drinks in the summer months and often has a great live music scene every night.

A really nice family-friendly place. My son loves the splash park here. Fortunately it isn't ever…read moretoo crowded here which is great. There are plenty of lounge chairs and regular chairs to watch the kiddos splash and play - or you can join in the fun as well! An hour or so of playing here and my toddler is wiped out. Be mindful of your own children here - obviously surfaces can get slippery with the water so running is not a great idea. The lifeguards are teenagers usually looking at their phones or chatting with one another. Hours for the splash park at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and last day of the season is Sept. 2nd. There are also fun lawn games when you first enter like giant connect four and corn hole. If the sand and beach is more your thing, Venetian has you covered. There is a small section roped off in the water designated for swimming. The food section is fast-food esque - think burgers, dogs, that sort of thing. Last time we got a soft pretzel which, at $6.50 was a bit outrageous. And it was underwhelming. We sat at one of the picnic tables - no food allowed in the splash park area. They do have concerts here at night which is fun, and a great (free) family summertime activity. In the off-season, the playground here is awesome. Great for the 3-8/9 year old range. It is also completely closed in via gate, which always makes me feel more comfortable.