I come to this beach a lot to take photos and just relax. It's a beautiful little area I've been…read morevisiting for years. There are two "sides"... one side is the marina, where there is a long pier with benches and the sailing club. The other side is the public beach, with restrooms, playground, tennis court, small picnic area and walking path and beach. During the on-season there is a lifeguard during the day. I'm not sure of the dates, but starting in May and going through mid October is their on-season and they charge a ridiculous amount to park for non Islip Town residents. On top of that, they charge up until like 7:30pm which is terrible since nearly all local beaches stop charging after about 5pm. They are literally the only beach I know of that keeps someone at the booth until almost sundown. They also charge a fee even if you do have an Islip Rec card, and I was recently told by another beach employee they aren't allowed to do that. I don't know if it'll be the same guy this year, but he's mostly been not very friendly when I've encountered him. All of this is a huge bummer for an otherwise cool little beach! Needless to say, during their on-season, I pretty much don't go there except on rainy days and if no one is at the booth. The way they treat people is obnoxious. And for the record, I am an Islip town resident. Meanwhile, one town over the beach is free. One town further and it only costs money to park (until 5ish) and they have nicer amenities. This is a good example of why Long Island needs to create better beach access passes that make it easier for people to enjoy the shore.

This beach isn't the cleanest but the park and tennis courts are nice…read more They charge to get in but you're able to park on the street or in a public parking lot a couple houses down and walk in for free.

A great place to relax and get the summer started…read more Memorial Weekend Park Rangers, Police on guard Memorial Grounds Park kept meticulous by Parks Department Officers

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.

Excellent experience and all the amenities you need. Have been coming out to Southampton all my…read morelife though had not been to Coopers Beach for years. Now that we have kids, this is the perfect spot and has all you need for an A+ day. Please note you ARE allowed to bring your own chairs and umbrellas, additionally, handicap parking was great with my elderly Mom. Attentive lifeguards and ample bathroom and food availability.

4.5 Stars but rounding up to 5 Stars. Why not a perfect 5…read moreStars? Cooper's Beach is a public beach, not a private beach, but they charge $50 for parking!.....Outrageous!! Cooper's Beach is just BEAUTIFUL! We even saw 2 rainbow when we were there! White sand and hardly any garbage on the beach. They even have a dispenser with suntan lotion! Slather some on and don't get sunburned! They also have a cafeteria, outdoor shower, and restrooms near the parking lot.

Just a short 20-minute ride across the bay and you'll find a magical place called Davis Park…read more Tucked away on this stretch of Fire Island, it features just one store, one lively party spot, and an upscale dining option. Cars are rare, the locals are friendly, and boardwalks stretch for miles, inviting you to explore. It's an absolute must-visit destination if you live on Long Island.

Davis Park is all sorts of 'eh' for me if you're going for the day. If you're renting a beach house…read moreout there, then it's a different story. The beach is PACKED, which means the ferry is also just as packed. You're not able to purchase a ticket beforehand to snag a spot, so you're waiting on line with everyone else just hoping to squeeze onto the ferry. This may just have been the day I went...luckily they pulled a back-up boat for the rest of the people waiting otherwise it would have been another hour. Tickets are $17 RT for an adult and the ticket window is CASH ONLY. Last I checked this was 2016, but who's counting... Overall, I suppose this does the job getting you from point A to point B but not my cup of tea.

This is my fav "town" beach since moving to north shore 7 yrs ago from south shore. At Long Beach…read moreNissequogue, the water is so clean, you can see to bottom most days and although we have rocks on our beach; I'll gladly take a rocky beach with clean water and S P A C E : ) to breathe, and not be crowded than a beach with no rocks; but water is dirty and ocean beaches are too crowded. Also, your car is...where now? Parked far away. Now you have to carry everything farrrr. UGH. I hesitated to write this....as I want to keep Long Beach all to myself and the "regulars" that love it as much as I do. Then I felt guilty for not sharing... so here ya go : ) PS) DO NOT TAKE MY SPOT!!!!!!!!!!!! ; )~

Gorgeous large beach indicative of the north shore complete with cliffs and mansions. The most…read morebeautiful way to start any day is to take a walk or run on the beach. Sound on one side with marsh on the other. Very clean and relaxing.

This is a lovely beach with a variety of ways to arrive. The ocean side is beautiful as are all…read morefire island beaches along the strip. There is also a bay side, which is easier and less of a commitment since it's right at the marina. On your walk from the marina to the ocean, you'll find restrooms and a no-frills establishment (the only one here but that adds to its charm!) to grab food, a treat, or sit at the bar for a refreshing summer cocktail. Live music on the weekends is a plus!

I love Atlantique Beach. It's my favorite beach on fire island. What I love the most about this…read morepart of fire island is the locals. There all very nice it really is just great place to relax and enjoy a nice quite day near the ocean. The downside is there is no alcohol allowed on the beach. But that does not stop people but what it does is make sure that people don't get too sloppy which is great. There's also a cool little shack that plays live music in the summer.

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.