Jones Beach Island — Local services in Town of Oyster Bay

Used to come here as a kid all the time with family. It's a long walk from the parking lot to the actual shoreline where you can set up your towel and umbrella, so you're gonna get some hot sand on your feet for a good 5 minutes or so. Plenty of showers, and plenty of waves. I could never keep upright on the boogie board, but it's fun if you ride it simply laying down on your stomach. Very good beach! Wear Sun lotion! ...maybe, they have odd ingredients (or the fidelity of the ingredients, that can not be explained on the front of the label). Perhaps just reapply it as you get wet? Since the water washes it off? Not sure, best of luck though. I remember the generation (my parents generation) from the 60's and 70's eventually got a significant amount of Skin Cancer when they aged. Could have just been a weak atmosphere from back then due to regulators at the wheel not being so sharp.

Anyways, don't...

Summer again! It's time to go to the beach. Jones Beach is one of not too far and the outer barrier islands off the southern coast of Long Island New York. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty. There is no admission charge to visit the Jones Beach.

Dogs are only allowed off-leash and to swim in the southern area of Jones Beach. This area is indicated by northern and southern boundary signs on the beach. Dogs are prohibited at all times from all other areas of the beach, including dunes and the...

While the NY water is ice cold all year round, this beach provided a higher level of peace and relaxation when compared to the beaches of Brooklyn (coney island, Brighton , etc. ). The boardwalk resteraunt is rather expensive , though the facilities are well maintained. A landscaped entrance and seasonal lifeguards await you at this beach. Jones beach is vast with lots to do - make sure you check out their site before visiting....