Long Island Beaches and Staten Island Car Rental

The sun is shining and the temperature is absolutely perfect... so why aren’t you at the beach? Long Island is the place to be for fun summer vacations, especially those that involve long, lazy afternoons at the beach. So whether you’re a surfer or sunbather, suit-up; it’s time to take a spin down to the waterside in your Staten Island car rental.

Top best of the Best – All Car’s Top 10 Long Island Beaches

Staten Island car rental travelers may be surprised to learn that there are dozens of delightful beaches on Long Island. While we’d like to tell you about them all, there simply isn’t enough space here in the All Car Travel Guide. So here at 10 of our favorite locations. We hope you enjoy them during your upcoming Long Island car rental vacation.

  • Robert Moses State Park: This gigantic 875 acre park is home to five miles of Long Island’s finest beach. Staten Island car rental travelers will find four bath houses at the beach, as well as a nearby boat basin with pump-out and bait stations. You can also rent umbrellas and sand safe wheelchairs on the beach, fish, boogie board and surf at the beach.
  • Jones Beach: Jones Beach is the place to be for hard hitting entertainment. From top-notch concerts at the Nikon Jones Beach Theatre to festive firework presentations, there’s always something happening at Jones Beach. Staten Island car rental travelers will find over 6.5 miles of ocean beach frontage and a half mile of bay frontage at Jones Beach
  • Long Beach: The entire island is named for this beach, so Staten Island car rental travelers should expect to find plenty of fun in the sun here. The endless beach is lined by a two mile-long boardwalk, perfect for joggers, bikers, and people-watchers. Just a few blocks from the beach, Staten Island car rental travelers will find fine dining, hot nightlife, and plenty of shopping. Admission to the beach is $10 per day for travelers 13+.
  • Tobay Beach: Locate east of Jones Beach, Tobay Beach features four pavilions, five food stands and plenty of great surfing and soft boarding areas. The beach is open from dawn until dusk, so why not plan to spend the entire day their during your upcoming Staten Island car rental adventure?
  • Smith Point County Park: This urban escape is the perfect escape for busy locals and visiting travelers. Located just off of William Floyd Parkway, Smith Point County Park features campsites, saltwater fishing, and a great children’s playground. The outer beach is a prime place to work on your tan, so remember to bring plenty of sunblock.
  • Cupsogue Beach County Park: This Westhampton protected beach is open daily from June 13 through September 7. Staten Island car rental travelers are encouraged to participate in fun environmental programs at the beach, including birdwatching and hiking.
  • Gilgo Beach: This oceanfront beach is a favorite for many reasons, including its amazing summer surf. Hundreds of wave chasers flock to this section of shoreline every summer, especially during the Annual Bunger Surf Classic. Other features of the beach include fishing areas a food stand, picnic area, and shower. Admission to the beach is $20 daily.
  • Cedar Beach: Located just down the Ocean Parkway from Gilgo Beach, Cedar Beach is a popular hangout for New York’s volleyball players. Staten Island car rental travelers will find food stands at the beach, along with a number f volleyball courts, a playground, surfing areas, and basketball courts.
  • Point Lookout: Jones beach is located across the inlet from Jones Beach on Lido Boulevard. It features food concessions, picnic tables, and playgrounds.
  • Lido Beach: Home to the Annual Festival by the Sea, Lido Beach is a great place to spend family vacations. Staten Island car rental travelers will find food stands, basketball courts, shuffleboard, bocci, paddleball, and volleyball courts here.

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