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Fall is here and everyone loves to go pumpkin picking, jump on a hayride and run through a corn maze with the family. But on Long Island, one of the best things to do in the fall is to go to the beach.
Sitting on the ocean is not what first comes to mind with the crisp fall weather. This time of year may just be the best because the beaches are not hot, crowded and noisy. You will get to soak up the beautiful scenic views of the ocean in peace and quiet. The ocean is actually the warmest in the fall. It takes all summer for it to slowly heat up. So go and frolic in the waves.
It is best to dress in layers, especially for the kids. Your first layer should be your bathing suit. A bathing suit in October? Trust me - this Examiner has had her kids in bathing suits on the beach in the fall. With the warm ocean breezes and sun, it may get that warm. Plus, with very few beach neighbors, your kids will be doing lots of running and exploring without getting sand on someone else's blanket. Don't forget the sand toys for the kids. They will enjoy digging on an empty beach.
The other plus to enjoying Long Island's beaches in the fall, is you may not have to pay for parking. It depends on what ocean beach you visit. My fellow Frugal Examiner will like this. Smith Point in Mastic Beach is a county park and they do not charge for parking after Labor Day. It also has a boardwalk nature trail through the dunes, which is the perfect for a hike. There is no charge for the trail and your kids talk to the park rangers on duty.
Lots of town beaches that have restricted parking during the summer, have no parking rules in the fall. There will not be any lifeguards, so just splash around in the waves by the shore. Other beaches, like Robert Moses still charge $8 to park all year long, but that is a bargain afternoon out with the family. And a lot less stressful then getting stuck for hours in pumpkin traffic out east. Make some different fall memories this year and head off to the beach.
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