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Nude Beaches in Fire Island
Nude Beaches in Fire Island
There are several nude beaches on Fire Island. In addition to the recognized nude beaches, discreet nudity is frequently practiced on isolated stretches of sand in between towns. Topless sunbathing, long legal in NY state, is found just about anywhere, other than in the busiest areas of town beaches.
Lighthouse Beach. Not easy to get to without a car, it's about a mile walk from Kismet or a short stroll from Robert Moses Beach Field 5. Walk along the beach until you are just west of the lighthouse. From Robert Moses Field 5, walk eastward (towards lighthouse) along beach, or go to east end of the parking lot and look for the boardwalk. Along this nature trail you will intersect a dirt road. Go to the right on the road around a bend and to your right will be another boardwalk. This boardwalk leads directly to the nude beach. This is one of the most popular nude beaches in the U.S. A mix of straight and gay, singles and couples and some families. Like most US nude beaches, single males make up the highest percentage of beach users. Long Island RailRoad (LIRR) to Babylon and bus to Robert Moses. By car: Southern State Pkwy to Robert Moses Causeway (Exit 40) south. Go to end, follow Robert Moses State Park signs. Bear left at traffic circle, park in Field 5.
A website with more information about Lighthouse Beach can be found at;
Kismet Turn right when you get to the beach at Kismet and walk for 5 minutes towards the lighthouse. This beach is basically Lighthouse Beach East. It is an official nude beach with a big sign "Beyond This Point You May Encounter Nude Sunbathers" It's larger than Lighthouse Beach and not crowded. On the bay side there are two bar/restaurants ( the Inn and the Out) and a general store. Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Bayshore and ferry to Kismet.
Cherry Grove Cherry Grove has many shops, a few restaurants and 3 large bars with dancing. It's a very tolerant mix of gay women and men and a few straights and some families. The beach is a recognized nude beach. Probably less than half go nude but no one seems bothered either way. If you turn left at the beach and walk east between CG and the Pines, the beach is mostly nude (gay male). LIRR to Sayville and ferry to Cherry Grove.
- The Grove Hotel, Phone: 631-597-6600, . A popular place to stay.
The Pines This is about 90% gay male. There is an inlet on the bay side for boats and it has many shops and some bars. The beach is nearly all male, although more and more families and mixed couples are showing up, particularly during the week. No more than 10-15% of the people go nude here except at the very ends, where there are more (see Cherry Grove section above). LIRR to Sayville and ferry to The Pines.
Other Nude Beaches on Fire Island The 6-mile undeveloped stretch of sand between Smith Point and Watch Hill is virtually deserted and is perfect for nude sunbathing and beachcombing. You can literally walk for miles and not see a single person. Other isolated areas that see frequent nude use include the area just west of Davis Park and the area between Cherry Grove and Sailor's Haven.
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