Fair Harbor · Fire Island · New York4.6(75)
Fair Harbor Ferry Dock
Landmark
Known For
- •sunset gatherings
- •cocktail hour on the dock
- •Unfriendly’s ice cream
- •local parades
Insider Tips
Best Time
Arrive at sunset for the communal gathering and breathtaking views.
Ideal For
Family outingsLocal celebrationsSunset photographyMeeting up with friends
Pro Tip
The upstairs seat on the ferry’s back deck is sheltered during rain but still open to sea air.
A quieter and more family-friendly beach, Fair Harbor Beach is nestled between Saltaire and Dunewood communities. You’ll find this area to be more reserved than Cherry Grove beach and a nice getaway from the “busier” communities. There is a strip of beach on the bay side with lifeguards, along with a few shopping and eating locations, but the bigger Fair Harbor beach is on the ocean side. Both are great for swimming and sunbathing.
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
Tourist Awareness
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