Sailors Haven Visitor Center — Attraction in Town of Brookhaven

I went here on a day trip on my boat with a date and I really wanted her to have a good time so I found this place on Google and couldn't be happier with my choice. Steve, the guy that runs this place was waiting at our slip with his lovely assistant ready to help us dock and was incredibly helpful with his knowledge about the area and activities which helped make our date perfect. I was amazed to see that aside from being the dock master, Steve is also the bartender, repair man and general do everything guy in the area. He was literally everywhere at the same time and we were beginning to suspect there was more than one of him. LOL. I can't praise Steve and his amazing staff enough for helping make our day trip the best day ever. Thanks Steve from Devin and Stephanie (Your new...

This place is so far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The National seashore VC sits just above the marina with a classic porch (veranda). The orange Adirondack chairs are very comfy and there is fresh, potable water from the drinking fountain / bottle tap. The VC has limited staffed hours given severe budgetary pressures at the NPS. There are good leaflets available outside to the right of the double doors. If you go inside they feature National seashore souvenirs, a compact exhibit on the history of the national seashore, and a table for kids to explore some of the sea and beach creatures. Don’t forget the Junior...

Lots and of information on Fire Island, but very little on the actual Sunken Forest besides a map, which is very poorly made and looks outdated. It has no info, aside from very simple markers on the path. The concession stand was out of water, on a hot summer day! HOW?! And the water fountains were closed. They need a water bottle refilling station because it’s ridiculous that we’re on a island with nowhere to buy or get water nearby except...