Fire Island Summer Travel Guide

Each summer season, thousands of vacationers head to Fire Island, New York for rest, relaxation and fun. There aren’t many vacation destinations on the east coast more popular than Fire Island. You can choose to spend your days with your feet in the sand, enjoying cocktails or reading a book on the comfort of your own porch, or you can visit all the restaurants, bars and historical sites Fire Island has to offer.

Below are attractions and communities to visit in just some of the towns of Fire Island. There’s something for everyone here, so bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes, plenty of sunscreen and enjoy your summer!

Fair Harbor

• Le Dock restaurant
• Not big on night life
• Low-key

Saltaire

• Members-only Saltaire Yacht Club
• Saltaire Market
• More laid-back residential hamlet

Davis Park

• Boating community
• Casino Café
• The Casino Bar
• Leja beach

Ocean Beach

• Rachel’s Bakery
• Island Mermaid
• Houser’s Bar
• Matthew’s Seafood
• Plenty of shops
• Ice Castle Sweet Shoppe for ice cream

Kismet

• Kismet Inn
• Surf’s Out
• Robert Moses State Park Field 5
• Fire Island Lighthouse in walking distance

The Pines

• Modernist architecture
• Canteen
• Pines Bistro & Martini Bar
• Pavilion for nightclub atmosphere

 

William J. Newman Realty has 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.