Jones Beach State Park

Beautiful beach, waves, friendly environment, and peaceful. To many sections to pick and the walk to the beach was long! Overall way better then going to anything in the Bronx. Watch for the waves cause they will knock u

Love Jones Beach. The beach is huge, miles of sand and water. There are 6 giant parking lots, $ 10 for parking if you get in between 8am-​4pm M-​R, 6am — 6pm F-​S.
The sand is very fine and soft. Doesn’t burn or stretch your feet. The water is always cold though. They have like a 4 mile boardwalk where you can enjoy a walk, jog, bike ride. There’s also a outdoor public pool next to the beach when it’s too cold to swim in the sea.
There is a concessions in the middle of the boardwalk. They sell Nachos, fish and chips, candies, ice cream etc. There are also little ice cream/​drinks carts circling around beach on the weekends.
After Jones Beach, I like to hang out in Seaport about 5 mi away for seafood or a drink. Seaport a street long of bars/​seafood restaurants. It’s fun. Recommend.

It’s a beautiful park with a fantastic 2 mile boardwalk. I love going to concerts during the summer. In the west end they have a nature center that offers programs all year round for all age groups, a real great spot to bring the kids.

Last Summer 2015.
OK– so here’s what happened.
I get all my beach gear together and I even made a tent type thing for sun protection. When I go to the beach I don’t just go for like 3 hours– I make the day of it.
A mini-​vacation for me– I do not get to go away too much.
I usually stay till the sun goes down.
I set up my home-​made tent type thing midway thru the day it got a little cloudy – no big deal. Not even a drop of rain. ALL of a sudden the cops & security cars do a sweep «EVERYONE OUT OF THE WATER AND ON TO THE BOARD WALK»… I was a little panicked… what the HELL was going on? A massive shark attack? Radiation waste in the water? What ???
Got all my stuff together and got to the boardwalk. Nobody knew what was going on. Not the workers or vendors… people looked dazed and confused. Many started to head home. Soon after… still nothing happened… a few drops of rain I think & a little cloudy.
I hung out for like an hour and went home. It really ruined the day for me. And it now costs $ 10.00 to get in as well.
So I write a firm & demanding letter to the address above «To Whom it May Concern…» and wanted to know why the beach was evacuated AND wanted to know why NOBODY was told WHY we were doing so.
I expected to hear nothing as a reply.
Weeks later – I get a letter explaining that a «major storm» was pushing through — but it was a FALSE ALARM. They said that if I mailed them my ticket I will get a refund. I save all my beach tickets anyway so I mailed it back to them and in like a month – I got a $ 10.00 refund check!
Thank you.
They really stepped up to the plate. They could have thrown my letter in the garbage and I would have had NO RECOURSE. (I send REAL letters — not emails — when I demand action taken. It also proves that I am not lazy).

You can’t beat the beach, esp. on LI’s south shore, and Jones Beach is the grand daddy of them all (at least one of ‘em)!! Everything you read about this place is true, the good, the bad, and the PERFECT! Walking the boardwalk is like a wonderful living history lesson, with informative plaques showing how it all began back in the 20’s. There’s so much going on here, from nearly constant special events (walkathons, concerts, festivals, etc…) but for me, the leisurely walk down and back the wonderful boardwalk off season, and the lure of the ocean ANY season is more than enough reason to be here… I’m a Fire Island/​Robert Moses girl at heart, but for this LI girl «exiled» to Ohio, the ocean is the ocean (and will always be!!) DON’T miss it!

If you gave this beach anything less than 4 stars you should be disappointed in yourself. People love the beach, there will be other people when you go here. You may sit next to one another, this too is normal. The beach is clean!!! If it isn’t at the moment — SEAGULLS must’ve recently struck the garbage cans! No worries, the staff will clean up soon, they are terrific! BIG KEY: Don’t let yourself be let down by the fried junk and potato chip food options, that’s to be expected. Pack yourself a cooler with lunch and snacks, bring plenty of water and other drinkies and enjoy a beautiful day or in my case every single summer weekend you can possibly squeeze in. Crowded days or not, there is always a space to toss a ball and water to swim in. Everyone is there to have a great time, so talk to each other, smile and be thankful. ILY NY!

Once you find the actual ‘beach’ you’re in good shape. As a first time visitor though there were way too many ‘fields’ and places to turn. But the actual beach itself was lovely once we found it. I think it was field 6.
It got kinda crowded as the afternoon went on, but I never felt smothered while playing in the water. But the «shower area»? I mean, I don’t go to many beaches so I could be misinformed. But it would make more sense to dump a bottle of water over your head to clean off. I’ve seen worse so I guess I shouldn’t complain but next time I’ll probably pass.
Had a ton of fun & surprisingly, the food (despite it being located very far away) wasn’t half bad (I had the fish & chips).

Best to come to this beach in the evening for the free summer concerts on the weekends or to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. During the day, it’s much too crowded and the pollution is disgusting before the trucks come to clean it all after the crowds leave. Take a stroll on their wonderful boardwalk. You can even come for dinner. They now have Smokin’ Al’s at the East Bath House! Great at night, but not so nice during the day.

A popular beach area for people in and around Newyork, the drive to the state park is beautiful. An ideal place for a beach slacking afternoon, the place has ample parking space. However it lacks in shower areas and the refreshments stalls are also quite few in number. Also, the beachside is pretty populated during the summer season.

Since I first came to NYC whenever the family declared we were having a Beach Day it was presumed we were having it here. It used to be a really remarkable place with a huge historical restaurant (destroyed by Donald Trump pre-​Sandy and never reconstructed/​replaced with anything), a sun deck that has been closed down and reallocated to emergency care (since Sandy, I think, but perhaps Katrina or earlier). Today it’s not quite the same, but there are a few things you can’t find at many of the other local beaches: shuffleboard; basketball, tennis and volley ball courts; golf and mini golf; old towers from the earlier days; a pool house; a healthy variety of foods at the numerous concession stands along the boardwalk… Don’t forget the rollerskating area and the little amphitheater!
There aren’t too many touristy shops like they have along the Jersey Shore, but there are numerous fares and festivals throughout the summer, which are supported by the local radio stations and other organizations. Fourth of July here includes a day-​long festival ending with an air show and a fireworks display.
If you’re driving in, best to purchase their summer pass (in early April when it’s cheaper), which you can use there and at other state parks/​beaches in the area.
It’s still our go-​to place in the summer.

This is my number 1 beach to go to in NY since it’s close to my house and it’s not as crowded as Rockaway Beach. It’s only $ 10 to park your car (prices usually go up every summer; there is a beach pass for $ 65 for those that like to go to the beach more than twice a month and can be used for other beaches as well). Bring your own food and drinks, unless you want to cash-​out minimum $ 10 per person for not so great finger food.

I was never a beach guy. I grew up on Long Island but went once or twice a summer. My wife LOVES it! We bought an Empire pass for $ 65 and went 3 days in a row the first week. Field 4 is great. Gets crowded but there is a handicapped accessible walkway that goes pretty close to the water. We just found Field 1 (only open on weekends) and it was super. Very quiet but a long walk on the sand to get to the water. Need to invest in those carts that wheel over sand. That or a personal helicopter to drop us off. Not sure how the other beach goers would feel about that one. We shall see.

My favorite beach to visit in all of NY, haven’t been to Fire Island yet, will visit soon. But for now I’ll stick to Jones Beach.
Not too many beaches in NY are clean and well maintained, the staff is doing a great job at Jones Beach, 6.5 miles of clean sand and cold atlantic water is all I need to get comfortable. Hope to come back soon. It doesn’t compare to the beaches in the caribbean, but for a beach in NY it is very descent and worth the trip.

One of my favorite beaches to go with my parents or my friends. The drives is easy if you head out super early. My favorite field is 6 but this year I haven’t really had a beach day since it fills up so quickly. Last weekend me and my friend drove to field 2… what in the world… long ass walk in the hot sand to get a spot close to the ocean. Today me and my friends ended up on field 4 which is a walk from the parking lot to the boardwalk and there are bathrooms next to a restaurant with service or the food court. I love the mats for the walkway which makes everything super great. The sand was unbelievable HOT and field 4 is the party zone with people gathered together. It was so freaking crowded from the morning till afternoon we were there. Billions of umbrellas everywhere.

Why you getting two stars:
1. I didn’t like it. I went to Field 1 for a church event and I felt like I was in the Sahara dessert. Why is the beach five city blocks away? I had pick my mother up after she realized she was not going to make it. I understand you can’t manufacture beaches too close to sold ground but there is no promenade going towards the beach for elders and handicap citizens?
2. Expensive Food: The last thing I want to buy from a beach is french fries, hot dogs, chips, and nachos. The worse part they were charging the same prices as IMAX theater. I almost fainted out of dehydration because I refuse, REFUSE, to pay $ 3.00 for a small bag of potato chips.
3. No Ice Cream or Spanish Ices: I was looking for a hermana or a Mr. Softie to purchase slushies for my cousins, or a coconut ice for me but there was none. It was 95 degrees I’m at the beach and there is no establishment or vendors selling goodies for the adults and kids? I couldn’t believe it. I was disappointed, I had to leave.
4. Sand: The sign said no sandals but the amount of broken glass seashells on the floor I walked onto the sand with my flip flops. Jeez, the one minute I took a few steps barefoot because I felt I was being disrespectful, unidentified piece scratch my foot and I was like
«WOYYYYY.»
Overall Here’s My Advice:
1. Food:
If you go there bring a cooler with sandwiches and wraps and keep it in the trunk. I didn’t want to be bougie and bring my Spicy Grill Chicken Wraps and Potato Salad with a cold bottle of Angry Orchard but… I should have!
2. Distance from the beach and the benches:
Very far so please if you have any children or elders make sure they use the bathroom before they go to the beach. The walking distance is approximately 10 minutes.
3. Ice Cream
Bring something sweet for the kids or the adults like spiked ices or small cups. My cousins were going through sugar withdrawals and the only thing I could give them was peppermints from my purse.

I love this beach!!! It is better than most. About 40mins from NYC, it easily accesible by either car, train, or bus. The Field of preference is 6. The parking lot is close to the beach and the bath stations are close as well. The beach is nicer than most. The beach is clean and the waves are manageable. Great for the family and friends. A lil oasis away from the hustle and bustle.

I love coming to this beach because it is always clean, close to my house and parking is free after 6 pm on weekdays. The crowds here are mostly Long Island families with kids or couples who come here to play, read or fish. There is plenty of parking and restrooms/​showers too.

$ 10 to get in with a full car, if you plan on coming more than 6 days get the pass for $ 65 (it works for the other state parks). Family friendly with lots of stuff for the kiddos to do, Boardwalk, playground, mini golf, basketball, swimming pool and even a safe no wave beach. We usually bring our own snacks and beverages but thy have plenty of shops and restaurants. Do mea favor and don’t
Park in field 6 as it’s the best lot (closest to the actual water). But if you park there, save your boy a spot.

My family really likes this place. Be sure to get the parking ticket at the toll booth on the highway on the way in. You can’t buy parking at the parking lot. Get there early as parking can fill up. It’s good family fun. The beaches are very wide and lifeguards are all over the place.

Not bad for a New York beach although nothing like Miami, Mexico, Caribbean, or similarly «exotic» destinations. Still, it’s close by, only costs $ 10 buck (to park), and has enough real estate to accommodate the masses. The beach area is usually pretty clean and sand is fine and light. During peak season and events, parking is a little tight and it may take you 15 minutes to get to your spot once you’ve parked.
The dining hall offers many items on the menu although I haven’t been wowed by any of the food. If you’re hungry and didn’t bring food with you, it’ll do in a pinch.

The beach that I have spent most of my life at has fallen into some disrepair. There is a lot of construction going on at the bathhouses and concessions– like there wasn’t an entire off season to ramp up this work and get the «jewel» of LI ready.
However, field 6 — my stunt kite base and oceanfront parking still the destination. Nighttime crowds thinner these past 2 years but great place to stroll the boardwalk or comb a fairly clean beachfront especially dusk to sunset.
AND NOW YOU CAN BIKE THE BOARDWALK YEAR-​ROUND!!!
Park at Cedar Creek, bike the path and enjoy your free day at the beach — do it today (I am)!

Jones is one of the best beaches in the NY area. Pretty clean facilities, ample parking and nice concessions, along with nice sand and waves. When I was a kid, we would come hang out on the beach, digging massive excavations, building our sand forts, castles and dams that futilely get washed away at the end of the day’s high tide. We would ride the gentle Atlantic Ocean swells and get tossed end over end when we’d get hit by a breaking wave. For calmer swimming, the fresh water pool in the bathhouse can get crowded, but is fun for the kids. All great memories of Jones Beach.
More recently, we make our annual trek for the Bethpage Air Show over Memorial Day weekend. The USAF Thunderbirds or US Navy Blue Angels usually perform as the stars of the day, along with many other pilots in their souped-​up biplanes, WWII warbirds and precision skydivers like the US Army Golden Knights. You have to get there at least by mid-​morning if you’re there to enjoy the day of aerobatic feats and thrills. Do you hear that roar of jet engines? That’s the sound of freedom! So pack a lunch in your cooler and spend a day down at the beach to celebrate the men and women of our armed forces that sacrificed themselves for our everyday gift of freedom!

So today being my day off and it being absolutely glorious outside i decided to brave it to the beach. Thank God no kids at all but a LOT of teenagers and God they are annoying as hell. The water was beautiful no seaweed no trash and even the sand wasn’t totally crappy yet. It was 7 years ago today my dad left us and this was his favorite place to come so i felt like i should visit here today and pay homage to him. There were also a group near me of 4 young men playing some kind of game and they were FINE. i enjoyed staring at them the entire time i was there. Oh to be young again, thanks for the eye candy boys.

It’s been forever since I’ve been to this beach. I remember coming here when I was younger & having the time of my life. What I do not remember is the water being so damn far away. I felt like I was in a marathon trying to get to the finish line but never actually making it there. The sand is rough with a million broken up shells which makes it even more difficult to walk.
It made no sense to be out of breath while walking towards the water when we should be energized & ready to enjoy ourselves. As we were walking & complaining we decided to go to the pool instead. We decided to walk diagonally across to get to the pools entrance as quick as possible. That’s when we realized there was a runway that runs from the steps towards the water… duhh. After we realized this we felt silly but still proceeded towards the pool.
I don’t understand why they charge patrons to get it when they nickel & dime you with beverages & food. Pool entrance for adults is $ 3. You receive a wristlet in exchange for your payment.
Since when did they stop allowing you to bring in beverages past a certain point in the pool area? You’re secluded to a small section to finish your drinks & food. That’s unfair. You charge me to get in & now because I won’t buy your expensive *insert expletive* refreshments I’m punished from going where I really want to go? What a sh*tyy policy! Guess what… I stuck my drink in my bag & kept it moving. I suggest you bring your own food & beverages. Their prices are OUTflippingRAGEOUS!!! Nothing is cheap here, trust me!
The pool was relaxing & so much fun. I felt like I was away on vacation. There were people here but not to the point where it was overly crowded.
The pool is better than the beach.