First time heading to Fire Island? Here’s what you need to know about the 17 residential beach communities as well as the two beach areas that are part of the Fire Island National Seashore .

"We welcome and encourage people who decide to come to The Pines for the day for its beautiful beaches and commercial district," says Henry Robin, president of the Fire Island Pines Property Owners’ Association. "My only warning is you might decide you don’t want to leave."

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The 32-mile barrier island is bookended by Robert Moses State Park on the west and Smith Point County Park on the east. Each of the residential communities has its own vibe. Ocean Beach has informally been thought of as the "capital" of Fire Island, as it offers perhaps the closest thing to a town. It has 1

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