Walk to Fire Island’s Kismet from Robert Moses State Park this Summer

We’ve all used the ferry as a tried and true means of transportation to get to Fire Island, but there’s another option that provides plenty of exercise and a new perspective of the island. This summer, try walking from Robert Moses State Park to the westernmost community of Kismet, with a lunch break at Surf’s Out.

It’s $10 for a parking pass at Robert Moses State Park. Once you’ve parked, head in the direction of the Fire Island Lighthouse on foot, which starts at the boardwalk on the farthest end of the parking lot. Walk the boardwalk until you get to the lighthouse, where you have the option of climbing the 182 steps for a unique view of Fire Island. If physically exerting yourself isn’t your thing, continue on to walk on the beach, heading east along the ocean. After about 30 minutes, you will arrive in Kismet.

After all that exercise, you’ve surely worked up an appetite. Surf’s Out is celebrating their 10th anniversary this summer, located on Kismet’s bayside, and offers meals like burgers, sushi and fresh salads. Beginning July 1, Surf’s Out has a Shipwrecked Bottomless Brunch special for $45, with live music starting at 11:30am.

Although the ferry is a reliable and quicker way to get over to the barrier island, walking from Robert Moses State Park offers a unique alternative that will renew your love for Fire Island in the summertime. After all, there aren’t many vacation destinations on the east coast more popular!

After taking a day trip to walk over to Kismet, 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.