Fire Island National Seashore Rated No. 1 Beach in New York State by Readers of USA Today

We always knew Fire Island’s natural beauty and renowned beaches placed the island among the top vacation destinations, but a new poll has solidified the barrier island’s spot as the best beach destination in the state.

USA Today’s 2018 Readers’ Choice rankings have revealed that readers chose Fire Island National Seashore as the No .1 rated beach in New York State. Our beaches are operated by the National Park Service out of Patchogue.

“Visitors to Fire Island National Seashore have 32 miles of white quartz sand beaches to choose from,” USA Today wrote. “When not sunbathing or swimming, park goers will find numerous nature trails for hiking and wildlife viewing as well.”

Out of the top 10 beaches, six of them were on Long Island. Here’s the full list:

10) Green Lakes State Park – Fayettevill

9) Hither Hills State Park – Montauk

8) Coopers Beach – Southampton

7) Million Dollar Beach (Lake George Beach) – Lake George

6) Cupsogue Beach – Westhampton Beach

5) Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk – Brooklyn

4) Tiana Beach – Hampton Bays

3) Robert Moses State Park – Babylon

2) Jones Beach State Park – Wantagh

1) Fire Island National Seashore – Patchogue

After taking the Fire Island ferry over, we invite you to visit William J. Newman Realty. We have serviced Fire Island’s western communities since 1969 and offer the experience and professionalism to meet all real estate needs for people who want to take the Fire Island ferries over and stay on the Island for a few days or for the entire summer! We specialize in rentals from Fair Harbor to Dunewood, Lonelyville, and Saltaire.