Beach & Island

Jones Beach

📍 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, New York
Category: Beach & Island
Duration: 1 day
Opening Hours: Park 8:00-sunset; lifeguards Jun-Sep 9:00-18:00
Ticket Price: Summer weekend $10/vehicle, weekday $8, off-season free
Address: 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY, USA
Coordinates: 40.6170, -73.5170

Introduction

Jones Beach State Park is the most famous and spectacular beach on Long Island's south shore, developed in the 1930s by Robert Moses and hailed as a masterpiece of Moses public works. The Atlantic-facing beach stretches about 6 miles and is one of the widest in the NYC area, with sand extending over 100 yards deep at its widest. The park's iconic features are the majestic Jones Beach Boardwalk and Art Deco water tower, 231 feet tall and shaped like an obelisk, a Long Island landmark. The 2-mile boardwalk has gazebos, changing rooms, restaurants, and amusement areas. The park also has the Jones Beach Theater outdoor venue hosting major summer concerts and music festivals.

✨ Highlights

6-Mile Beach

Atlantic-facing 6-mile stretch, one of NYC area's widest, over 100 yards deep at widest point.

Art Deco Water Tower

231-foot Art Deco tower shaped like an obelisk, an iconic Long Island landmark.

2-Mile Boardwalk

Coastal boardwalk with gazebos, changing rooms, restaurants, and amusement areas.

Jones Beach Theater

Outdoor theater hosts major summer concerts and music festivals, a key NYC summer venue.

Full Facilities

Volleyball, mini golf, ice skating, and bike rentals make it ideal for family day trips.

Moses Masterpiece

Developed by Robert Moses, a model 1930s public works project.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Time to Visit：Jun-Aug peak with all facilities; early Sep warm water fewer crowds; spring/fall for walks

→Address：1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793

→Opening Hours：Park 8:00-sunset; lifeguards Jun-Sep 9:00-18:00

→Ticket Information：Summer weekend $10/vehicle, weekday $8, off-season free

→Transportation：LIRR to Wantagh then Nice bus, or drive via Meadowbrook Parkway

💡 Tips

• Summer weekend entry queues after 10 AM can exceed 1 hour; arrive before 9 AM or choose weekdays.

• Jones Beach Theater has strong summer lineups; check the website and combine with a beach day.

• Open beach with no shade; NYC summer sun is strong, bring high-SPF sunscreen, hats, and water.

• Rent bikes for the boardwalk, play mini golf and volleyball to make full use of park amenities.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Jones Beach?

Park 8:00-sunset; lifeguards Jun-Sep 9:00-18:00

How much is the admission for Jones Beach?

Summer weekend $10/vehicle, weekday $8, off-season free

Any practical tips for visiting Jones Beach?

Summer weekend entry queues after 10 AM can exceed 1 hour; arrive before 9 AM or choose weekdays. Jones Beach Theater has strong summer lineups; check the website and combine with a beach day.