The 10 Best Free Things to do in Long Island, Long Island

May 13, 2022 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Long Island, United States including Calverton National Cemetery, Jamesport Farm Brewery, Mashomack Preserve, Fire Island National Seashore, Gilgo Beach, The Sunken Forest, Foster Memorial Beach, Main Beach, Shadmoor State Park, Long Beach.
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1. Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton, NY 11933-1031 +1 631-727-5410 http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/calverton.asp
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 44 reviews

Calverton National Cemetery

2. Jamesport Farm Brewery

5873 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901-5611 +1 844-532-2337 http://www.jfbrewery.com
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 22 reviews

Jamesport Farm Brewery

Reviewed By donnacK1339QR - Sayville, United States

Open beautiful outdoor setting; spacious bar area with high top tables and seating. Plenty of room for the band too! Tastings from several beers to choose from and a delicious food truck - perfect! Outdoor lawn games - fun for families with small children too. What a gem!

3. Mashomack Preserve

79 S. Ferry Rd., Shelter Island, NY +1 516-749-1001 http://www.shelter-island.org/mashomack.html
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 136 reviews

Mashomack Preserve

This Nature Conservancy property spans 2,100 acres, and accounts for one-third of the land on Shelter Island.

Reviewed By debrak2

This is a great place for a hike, especially with the family. I went with my 2 daughters in their 20s and we chose the red trail (1.4 miles). The trail was easy (I have arthritis of the knees, so it was just fine) and it was clearly marked with benches along the way. Kids will really like the fact that you get to read one page of a children's picture book every few yards, so that once you finish the hike you finish the story. There is also a gazebo along the way with water views. A lovely experience ... highly recommend it!

4. Fire Island National Seashore

120 Laurel St, Patchogue, NY 11772-3596 +1 631-687-4750 http://www.nps.gov/fiis/index.htm
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 192 reviews

Fire Island National Seashore

Reviewed By LollysLook - New York City, United States

Fire island beaches are the spectacular jewel of the south shore of Long Island New York. The beautiful sandy beaches line the barrier island. Each town on fire island has its own unique draw-some are quiet, some have bars and restaurants that are lively. Find one that you love !

5. Gilgo Beach

Babylon, NY 11702
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Gilgo Beach

Reviewed By laurabF3899KO - Levittown, United States

I am a life long Long Islander and have been to about every beach on this island. Gilgo Beach is the absolute best, hands down. Drive in or dock your boat. Clean water and white sand, lifeguards at close intervals that are very helpful and will personally advise you of rip tides and strong undertows throughout the day, which is a plus for those of us with young kids. PERFECT BOOGIE BOARDING AND SURFING BEACH! There is a cabana for beach necessities and to rent umbrellas, boogie boards, surf boards, and chairs as well as purchase souvenirs. The shells on Gilgo Beach are different from any of the surrounding beaches... tiny white & pink perfectly shaped and and work beautifully for crafting! There are plenty of trash receptacles to keep the sand free of refuse. Warm water showers for rinsing off the salt and sand before you get in the car or boat. There is a snack shop with made to order burgers, dogs, chicken, fries, snacks & ice cream as well as a full bar for the adults. Non resident parking is a little expensive at $30 per day, but free before 8 am and after 4 pm. Honestly, it’s worth every penny, as this hidden jewel is not to be missed.

6. The Sunken Forest

Fire Island, NY http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/sunken-forest.htm
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

The Sunken Forest

Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico

The Sunken Forest on Fire Island is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day. The wooden walkways meander through the virgin forest allowing sightings of deer, fox, racoons and many many birds and butterflies.

7. Foster Memorial Beach

1000 Long Beach Rd, Sag Harbor, NY (631) 728-8585 http://www.southamptontownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/638/Beach-Parking-Information-and-Facilities--Parks-Map-PDF?bidId=
Excellent
50%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Foster Memorial Beach

Reviewed By olivias33 - Southampton, United States

This is a great beach to go to with the family. They have lifeguards and bathrooms and the ice cream truck comes during the day. You can pull right up and take your stuff out and walk on the beach. They have day passes available.

8. Main Beach

Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 189 reviews

Main Beach

Reviewed By Rubiopatty - East Hampton, United States

Very beautiful beach, has showers, bathrooms, dressing rooms, very clean and friendly beach. You could park at the main parking in East Hampton town, and they have free shuttles like bus to the beach. Awesome ???? Beach, Love it!

9. Shadmoor State Park

900 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954 +1 631-668-3781 http://nysparks.com/parks/16/details.aspx
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Shadmoor State Park

Reviewed By CherryTravels17 - New Jersey, United States

My husband and I visited Shadmoor State Park on a Friday. The parking lot was small but we had no problems finding a space. (Parking was free.) The trail was easy and had beautiful views of the ocean and bluffs.

10. Long Beach

Long Beach, NY 11561
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 246 reviews

Long Beach

Reviewed By colonial23 - County Galway, Ireland

Long beach is so much f un. It is unpretentious and has lots of great Italian restaurants. It is not far from the parking lot like Jones and Robert Moses/Fire Island and it is unpretentious. I like the crowd who comes to long beach. I cannot stand waiting so long to get to Jones beach it simply is NOT worth it. And there are no restaurants nearby. The Hamptons and Montauk are filled with the annoying and tacky nouveau riche. Little Long Beach has nice people and is a fun place to go in summer and it is closer to the city without the horrendous traffic encountered on the North Shore. A great place!

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