Can you walk from one end of Fire Island to the other?

Can you walk from one end of Fire Island to the other? Can I walk from one beach to another? Yes, the towns are connected by a Burma road which runs along the center of the island. Walking along the ocean is also an option.

Does anyone live on Fire Island full time?

Can I live on Fire Island year-round? Yes. While the vast majority of homeowners are summer residents only, there is a growing year round community on Fire Island.

How do you spend a day on Fire Island?

Visitors can climb 182 steps to the top of the historic Fire Island Lighthouse built in 1858 for sweeping ocean views, take a guided canoe tour through the Salt Marsh, hike the 40-acre rare maritime Sunken Forest at Sailors' Haven, enjoy public marinas for boating and fishing, camp at Watch Hill, or spend the day at ...

Can you walk across Fire Island?

There are no paved public roads within Fire Island National Seashore. Upon arrival, you may explore the park on foot or transfer to other park sites via water taxis. Fire Island Water Taxi is authorized to provide lateral ferry service between the Fire Island communities and other destination points on Fire Island.

Is Fire Island worth it?

The island is famous for its peaceful, pristine beaches, centuries-old forests, laid-back beach vibe in the daytime, and extremely popular night scene. There is an abundance of rental options on Fire Island, and it's the perfect place for a relaxing vacation without having to go too far away from home.

Are there any cars on Fire Island?

Fire Island: The Car-Free Paradise The barrier island of Fire Island is just a quick ferry ride across the Great South Bay from mainland Long Island. Locals and visitors travel around by foot, bike, wagon, and golf cart at this 'car-free' beach haven.

What is the most expensive town on Fire Island?

The Pines, which has the most expensive real estate on Fire Island, has approximately 600 houses and a 100-unit condominium complex on its square mile of location. It has two-thirds of the swimming pools on Fire Island. Its summer seasonal population is between 2,500 and 3,000.

Is Fire Island cash only?

There are ATMs on the island, and all of the venues usually accept credit cards, though on occasion (like the 4th of July, for example) the bars go to cash only.

Can you stay overnight on Fire Island?

Reservations and a fee are required. Visit www.recreation.gov for more information. There are also opportunities for overnight stays at Smith Point County Park, several bay side marinas, and numerous summer rentals and small hotels within some of the seventeen communities on Fire Island.