Guidebook for Ocean Beach

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Guidebook for Ocean Beach

Parks & Nature

Fire Island's Sunken Forest is a rare ecological community. The Maritime Holly Forest is only found behind well-established sand dunes along the Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Massachusetts. It is one of six forest types recognized in the National Vegetation Classification System. According to the New York Natural Heritage Program, this state's maritime holly forest was ranked as "globally rare," meaning there are few remaining occurrences of this assemblage of plants throughout the world. Today you can easily visit this rare habitat from May to October, when ferries run from Sayville to Sailors Haven. Throughout the year you may stroll along the boardwalk, although facilities (restrooms) and other services are not available when ferry service is not operating. You can walk there along the beach of you can take a short water taxi ride from the OBP ferry dock to Sailor's Haven. There is a simple hamburger and hot dog place for lunch, as well as a nature center.
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Sunken Forest
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Fire Island's Sunken Forest is a rare ecological community. The Maritime Holly Forest is only found behind well-established sand dunes along the Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Massachusetts. It is one of six forest types recognized in the National Vegetation Classification System. According to the New York Natural Heritage Program, this state's maritime holly forest was ranked as "globally rare," meaning there are few remaining occurrences of this assemblage of plants throughout the world. Today you can easily visit this rare habitat from May to October, when ferries run from Sayville to Sailors Haven. Throughout the year you may stroll along the boardwalk, although facilities (restrooms) and other services are not available when ferry service is not operating. You can walk there along the beach of you can take a short water taxi ride from the OBP ferry dock to Sailor's Haven. There is a simple hamburger and hot dog place for lunch, as well as a nature center.

Arts & Culture

Interesting exhibits on the history of Fire Island. Sometimes there is local art and old photos contributed by Fire Island 'old timers' that give you a great idea of what Fire Island was once like.
Ocean Beach Historical Society
Interesting exhibits on the history of Fire Island. Sometimes there is local art and old photos contributed by Fire Island 'old timers' that give you a great idea of what Fire Island was once like.

Essentials

They deliver! Liquor as well! There is a market in Ocean Bay Park but Seaview Market is far superior.
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Seaview Market
20 Duneway Ave
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They deliver! Liquor as well! There is a market in Ocean Bay Park but Seaview Market is far superior.

Drinks & Nightlife

They also have a Bayside dining restaurant with a great 'Clam Bake" special with Lobster, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes and garlic bread for about $30. A bargain on Fire Island! They also have live music and Bingo!
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Schooner Inn
57 Bay View Walk
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They also have a Bayside dining restaurant with a great 'Clam Bake" special with Lobster, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes and garlic bread for about $30. A bargain on Fire Island! They also have live music and Bingo!
Ocean Beach has a variety of bars and restaurants, as well as small charming shops. About a 10 minute bike ride away. If it's rainy, go play pool and have some cocktails at Housers, our local 'dive bar'. Housers also has an outdoor bayside space in the back to have cocktails and small bites.
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Ocean Beach
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Ocean Beach has a variety of bars and restaurants, as well as small charming shops. About a 10 minute bike ride away. If it's rainy, go play pool and have some cocktails at Housers, our local 'dive bar'. Housers also has an outdoor bayside space in the back to have cocktails and small bites.

Getting Around

Our water taxis will easily take you from town to town. You also get a great boat ride and views of our Great South Bay!
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Fire Island Water Taxi
99 Maple Ave
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Our water taxis will easily take you from town to town. You also get a great boat ride and views of our Great South Bay!

Food Scene

Bakery and Coffee shop. The best for a basic Breakfast or Brunch.
Rachel's Bakery
325 Bay Walk
Bakery and Coffee shop. The best for a basic Breakfast or Brunch.