Pets are allowed on the Island. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas, and cats should be in carriers on the ferry.

"All pets will be carried at child rate ($3.00)" - fire island ferries, inc.

1. There is absolutely no reason to get dressed up. You should look nice, because you never know who'll you'll meet, but comfort is the main thing. Don't wear heels because you're going to be doing a lot of walking and dancing, probably.
2. There are FEW to NO COVER CHARGES on Fire Island.
3. Parking is NOT A PROBLEM - unless you are trying to get into the Ferry parking lots on the Mainland, give yourself plenty of time...
4. Remember this - There is NO NEED FOR A DESIGNATED DRIVER.

Cellular Phones:

Every year the reception gets better and better. If you've got one, bring it. Especially if you're in a house with a lot of people, and you're expecting an important call.

Our Lady of the Magnificat Church
Catholic Church
Ocean Beach (631) 583-5868

Free Union Church
Interdenominational
Ocean Beach (631) 595-5698

St. Andrews by the Sea
Episcopal Church
Saltaire (631) 583-8382

ATM Locations (I know there are more, please help me out via e-mail, thanks!):

Ocean Beach:
Ocean Beach Trading
Island Mermaid
Bocce Beach

Ocean Bay Park:
OBP Market

Having a bike is great for Fire Island, but there are some guidelines.

1. When you're ready to transport it on the ferry, make sure:

   a. Get there at an off-peak time if it's during season. The ferry captain will NOT let you bring the bike on the ferry if it's jammed with people, and they may even not be able to deal with putting it in the storage room for the freight boat if they're too busy.

   b. Keep your bike LOCKED UP at all time on Fire Island, especially in town at night. Even the most honorable Fire Islander will think twice about their looooong walk home from Ocean Beach at 3:00am if they see a bicycle lying around unlocked. And, the more unscrupulous will even go through the town until they find one. (If you're bike is taken, always check with the local police, although someone may take it for a ride, there's not an easy way off the island with it, so a lot of the time they just leave them by the police station when they're through)

2. When your tires get low, there are air pumps at each of the local Fire Departments. It's free and easy.
3. Follow the rules in Ocean Beach - Between Memorial Day & Labor Day (the actual dates will be posted on the street lamps) - there is NO riding on the main street. You can lock your bike up at the public rack in front of Matthew's.
4. If you don't want the hassle of your own bicycle, or you're just out for the day, you can rent bikes in the different towns. (I know OB Hardware rents 583-5826), is there anywhere else, please e-mail us w/info