Robert Moses State Park

The only issue that I have with this beach is that IT’S TOO FAR FROM ME! Well, other than that, I freakin love this place! This is a quiet beach where I can actually relax.
There’s a $ 10 fee per car and there’s plenty of parking. The restrooms are super clean and doesn’t smell like a sweaty gym room where someone took a massive dump, clogged the toilet and flooded the place.
The sand is pretty clean and you don’t have to walk far like Jones Beach to reach the water. You don’t have to worry about seagulls stalking you for your food (well, you do but there aren’t that many whenever I visit).
Thanks, Robert Moses State Park for the R&R! I can’t wait to come back.

It was chill. I was chill. We were chill. Weather was chill. So chill because I’m telling you It’s chill

Nice beautiful beach. Not as hectic as Jones Beach and much cleaner. Personally I feel it’s similar to Long Beach, with less people. 50 mins drive from Queens.

Wife and I randomly ended up here today after jones beach was totally packed, I am glad the stars were in our favor! What a great find this beach was! Clean, less crowded, and a great beach. We packed our cooler, had our drinks and snacks and had a blast! can’t wait to come back here again. Jones shmones!

Robert Moses is definitely the hidden gem of beaches on Long Island. While everyone and their mother funnel into Jones Beach, just drive a bit further out and you’ll hit Robert Moses State Park.
While it doesn’t boast a bay, boardwalk, concert arena, or the number of amenities Jones Beach has, Robert Moses holds its own. If you’re looking for a clean, quiet beach with civilized people that doesn’t attract as many crowds as Jones, Robert Moses is an ideal alternative.
The parking fee is $ 10 during the on-​season. I’ve only visited field 5 which has a large concession stand, promenade, and shops with beach stuff — though I usually bring my own food. For me, it’s the better Long Island beach and worth the further drive out from the city.

Beautiful beaches: clean and not packed like Jersey Shore. The sand was so soft and well maintained. There was a volunteer crew in blue shirts helping clean the beach which was nice of them. Overall, I’m so glad to try this beach, it was a nice change from the city.

Definitely my favorite beach out on the Island. This has been not only my weekend get away but also I stop by sometimes after work this summer before it gets dark just to feel the sand. While even before moving to LI I have been to Robert Moses before it wasn’t until this year that I really appreciate just how large the state park is.
Entry fee is $ 10 per car as most people have mentioned but if you are able to visit on weekdays its free after 4PM. During summer months that’s plenty of sunshine hours left in the day for a visit. This applies to other State Parks like Sunken Meadows, Jones Beach, etc.
Most of the times I tend to visit Field 5 or 2 since they’re the two farther away from the entrance. Field 5 tend to be a favorite of mine much like most people have mentioned that it has a nice boardwalk and closest to the Fire Island lighthouse. Field 2 seems to have the most room as when I visited Labor Day around 11 – 12 ish it was the only field still open as others have filled up by then. There’s also a golf course by Field 2 that I have yet to try.
There’s also free wifi now at the park although the range is quite limited, I think you’ll really only get a good speed at around each of the field buildings but its a good offering since cell signals out here are usually very spotty and limited.
While the showers are just cold water and some of the stalls tends not work as well as you wanted, its welcoming to be able to at least rinse out the sand from your body before you leave. The restrooms are large but of course the ladies line gets long pretty easily but they do have portable potties if you rather just not wait for the line.
I have to try visit Field 3 next time after reading that there’s no music playing allowed there. Normally its not a big deal when I visit since we tend to pick a quieter spot but its nice to know that they actually do enforce some of the rules here.
I definitely think the extra mileage is worth it given you get much more places to yourself here and much less crowded than Jones especially during major holidays.

Having grown up in the area, I’ve been to Robert Moses more times than I can count. Of course I have a lot of great memories here, but in my opinion this beach is just the greatest. It can get crowded in some areas, but you’ll never have trouble finding a nice spot. Personally I like going to field 5 and walking for a bit (closer to the lighthouse). It’s much quieter and less crowded. It’s also nice to check out the lighthouse if you’re inclined to. Beaches are clean, family friendly and parking is only $ 10 for the day.

Clean beach kid friendly I was a happy camper.
Keep in mind if u walk a long the beach there is a NUDE beach in which u can stumble upon. Not a sexy nude beach a beach full of old men who just pee in any direction. This ACTUALLY happened to my friend. No no no.
Other than that it’s any really nice beach better than jones. Will return. Definitely.

One of the nicest beaches on LI and my spot for beach Sundays. If you’re lucky you can catch a day where the water is as clear as the Caribbean, not as blue, but just as clear. Usually happens a few times a year.

I don’t know why, but my visit to Robert Moses felt like I was going back in time. It just felt like classic New York, with the old buildings, lighthouse, lifeguard towers, etc. However, despite the old feel, everything is clean and well kept! I seriously don’t think I went to the restroom without finding some cleaning up in there. They do a great job.
On an early August Friday, we drove to Robert Moses from Harlem and it took about 1.5 hours. We used Waze and traffic was minimal, except for the bridge leading to the park which took about 5 minutes to get across — not really a problem! We headed right and parked in Field 2, which we found fairly empty at 9am. The beach quickly filled up until it was pretty packed by around noon.
Note: The areas for swimming are marked by the flags and they can be pretty narrow. As a result, visitors congregate in front of those areas. If you want a little more space, walk down the beach away from the lifeguards, though you will have to walk back in order to swim.
I loved this place! Go early — it’s worth it.

My friend and I visited this park and area for the day and had a great time. It was very difficult to find via Unilocal and MapQuest. However, once we found it, the drive was well worth it from Queens. We paid our $ 10 for parking and went on our merry way. They have two large parking areas and a restroom area that was sanitary to use. The beach area wasn’t crowded and it was clean! We walked on the beach and strolled before checking out the lighthouse and grabbing something to eat. It very relaxed on the beach, there was no loud music and children running rampant.
This is definitely a spot I would return to again for some peace and clean environment.

I had a great time as always when I come here. 10 dollars to park but well worth the money.

My husband is a native Long Islander and grew up going to Robert Moses. When we started dating, he was happy to show off and share his beloved beach. Over the past 8 years, I have grown to love Robert Moses State Park as well. There are 4 different fields for you to choose from, Fields 2 –5. There’s no Field 1, the road just ends and you need to turn around. Maybe someday but not now. We usually opt to go to either Field 2 or 3 (to the right of the lighthouse). Parking is $ 10 for the car in the summer. I like that they charge per car rather than per person. Many of the New Jersey beaches charge per person, and that can really add up. On non-​holiday weekdays, New York residents who are 62 and older can get in free if they show off their driver’s license as part of the Golden Park Program. We sometimes try to take my mother-​in-​law with us to get in free.
The beach is beautiful and clean. They offer a snack bar, but we usually just pack a cooler or two with drinks, sandwiches, and fresh fruit. There are showers and rest rooms. I haven’t used the showers, so I cannot speak of the cleanliness or lack thereof, but the rest rooms are nasty. I’ll just leave it at that. But, I don’t come here for the rest rooms, I come for the beach. And the beach is top notch.

Very nice beach on Long Island is a wonderful place to spend a day. It’s very crowded especially at Field 5 which tends to fill up first. Field 2 is my favorite because you can take a long hike along the water to the Fire Island Inlet. It’s quiet, secluded and often times we came here and had the whole place to ourselves. It’s the most wonderful during low tides to hang out in the tidal pools. Now the harsh reality: traffic getting to and from is a nightmare. The bridge over the outer bay is only one lane coming and going so good luck getting across. There are also frequent car accidents at the rotary around the water tower so that’s going to cause issues as well.

Nice beach and park to hang out.
Love the idea of having an area with barbeque grills and picnic tables. just wish you could see the ocean from that area instead of having to walk back and forth between the areas. Also a word of advice, especially for parents or people with kids, wear flip-​flops or sandals in the barbeque area, there are pieces of glass and other debris in that sand. A little kid stepped on something while they were running around with their siblings and got hurt.
People at the beach are friendly and share. Very nice etiquette! There are also restrooms and showers in the pavilion which is convenient. Tons of parking. Very relaxing beach/​park spot! Not very far from the city and not to far from various locales on the island, very centralized. Not over-​crowded which made it more enjoyable!

Absolutely love Robert Moses Beach! (Though to be fair I love all beaches!)
Beautiful views! Great facilities.
Beaches
Picnic areas
Rest rooms
Showers
Equipment (chairs & umbrellas) rentals
First Aid
Surf Fishing at Democrat Point
Fat Tire Bike Rentals at Field 5
The best deal is the New York State Empire Passport. On Black Friday you can purchase a 3-​year passport for $ 130.
For fishing you want to get the NYS Four-​Wheel Beach Vehicle permit.

Long Island/​the NYC region has its «issues,» (and they’re PLENTY) and for the most part, I’m happy to have «escaped» them (horrendous traffic, sky high prices/​taxes, «somewhat» (loveably) obnoxious people, etc…) but I’d go back in a HEARTBEAT if I could spend every waking moment on this AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL stretch of unspoiled (read: no gaudy hotels, flashy attractions, etc…) slice of sandy heaven! Robert Moses was a mad genius when it came to planning out this park and so many other sites in this region. Yes, it tends to get HORRIBLY crowded on hot, steamy weekends (though not as badly as its western cousin, Jones Beach), but if you go early (or late) enough and know where to set yourself up away from the crowds, all your cares and worries will float away with the gentles breeze that’s always here, no matter how hot and sticky the rest of the island might be! I’d personally recommend Parking Field 5, which includes an easy hike (watch for the deer!!) over to the light house, from where, after a (relatively) easy climb, you will be rewarded with a SPECTACULAR view that goes on FOREVER!
Decent facilities, (rest rooms, snack bars, picnic areas…) an $ 8.00 (or is it up to $ 10.00+ by now?) entry fee (get the Empire Pass if you live in the area) and a PRICELESS opportunity to escape the RAT RACE of everything that make life on the «Island» a challenge…

I LOVEEEE this beach so much. I’ve never loved anything as much as I love the sun and the ocean. It’s a total oasis and the perfect spot to hang back during summer.
Last summer I resorted to coming here solo, parking at field 5 and breathing in all of the wonder, beauty and nature. This is my happy place.
$ 10 to get in stinks and so does the bumper to bumper traffic but if you go early enough or on a weekday it isn’t so bad. late august/​early September gets pretty dead. The beach is free and clear around that time. Blissful. So amazing. I’m in love. Is it summer yet?

FOR MY #600 REVIEW *throws glitter and spins around like Sailor Moon on acid and then ends with flashing a peace sign and a background full of hearts and smiley faces*.
I’M GOING TO REVIEW ONE OF MY FAVORITE TYPES OF PLACES EVER — A BEACH!!! YEAAAHHHHHHHH!!! IT’S REVIEW #600, BEACH ;-).
So yours truly hasn’t gone to the beach in almost 2 years. This travesty is largely due to a variety of factors like having a job that consumes a lot of my hours, was afraid my boyfriend and/​or friends would turn into lobsters, afraid that I would be eaten alive by mosquitoes and go into a coma, I felt fat, etc, etc. But since last summer I’ve lost almost 30 pounds and bikini season here I am!
One day as I was being all like, «wah wah, I want to go to the beach, I miss the sun, I’m deprived of Vitamin D, anyone want to go to the beach?» my boyfriend’s friend responded by saying he would drive us out to a nice beach on Long Island. Ladies and gents, the man was not all talk. The following weekend we were driving to the beach and playing «the famous person» game in the car… lol.
I don’t get out to Long Island much (ie. NEVER) and can’t remember ever going to a beach around these parts, but it certainly kicks Brooklyn beach’s sandy as*ses. The sand is rather clean (by NYC standards) and none of the beach goers were creepy or prone to harassing young women (who are sick of swimming, ready to staaaaaaaand) which is a huge plus (*glares at Manhattan Beach*).
The drive from Astoria was about 2 hours or so and parking is $ 10 per vehicle — for all day parking? Not too shabby. The restrooms and shower rooms (at least the women ones, I can’t speak for the men’s ones) were decently clean considering that they’re public.
Food, snacks and beverages (both alcoholic and non-​alcoholic) are available at a large-​ish concession stand on the boardwalk and there is also a nicely sized store should you forget anything like a beach umbrella, towel, swimsuit, flip-​flops, sun hat, SPF spray/​lotion or simply want to purchase some beachy knick-​knacks.
Beers run you $ 6.50 for domestic brews (Budweiser, Coors Light and Heineken) and $ 7,50 for imports… like Corona #MegaEyeroll. My friends and I went with Coors Light after we had finished our homemade stash of special orange juice *shifty eyes*…hehe.
The water here was also great, which obviously is a case by case basis — but the waves were super high and rough… which made my mermaid-​loving self happy because I like most things rough and waves are not the exception (by most things I mean work-​outs and exfoliating body scrubs, perv).
In all, I had a really great time (especially with Mr. Rain took his stupid, wet self somewhere else and Mr. Sun was all like, «hey ya’ll I’m back! Let’s burn!») and I would totally come back here again. Yay, beach! :D