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Communities in Fire Island
Communities in Fire Island
Kismet - The westernmost village, a haven for singles and partiers that is now becoming more family oriented.
Saltaire - A family oriented village featuring Clam Cove harbor. The village has many youth sport programs.
Fair Harbor - Another family oriented community that appeals to creative artists as well.
Dunewood - A totally planned and residential community. Group houses have been banned in order to preserve the family oriented atmosphere.
Lonelyville - No longer a lonely place, but with some solitude.
Atlantique - A very small village with no commercial services.
Robbins Rest - Another small and relatively isolated place.
Corneille Estates - A small place to the west of Ocean Beach that hosts the island's school.
Ocean Beach Village - The main tourist destination and cultural center. Also known as "the land of no" because of their many rules instated designated to discourage tourism.
Seaview - A beautiful residential area with the tallest trees and great walks. Also known as the suburb of Ocean Beach.
Ocean Bay Park - One of the livelier villages thanks to Flynn's.
Point O'Woods - Residents must have children, and have 99 year leases rather than ownership. Visitors not permitted.
Cherry Grove - Once the gay "capital" of Fire Island, now a haven for lesbians, older gay men and those with an artistic flair.
Fire Island Pines - For urbane gay men. A retreat from the real world, with "rolling boardwalks" and natural beauty and late night discos.
Water Island - Small, quiet community on the narrowest part of the island.
Davis Park - The most remote, most self sufficient, birthplace of the "sixish". Tourism is allowed but locals here are notorious for their distaste for tourists.
Watch Hill - The largest National Seashore complex with 3 mi (4.8 km) of boardwalks and a campsite. Tourists welcome.
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