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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jun 1, 2001
Pros: soft white sand, long boardwalk, plenty of parking, good lifeguards
Cons: lots of seagulls, parking lots closest to beach fill up early in the day
Summary: Living on Long Island, we take having a beach around for granted. In fact, I have one about three miles from me and on some days I can smell the salt water if the wind is blowing off the ocean and the humidity is just right. But I don't go there very ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 21, 2003
Pros: A beautiful beach and a great environment.
Cons: Overcrowded and hot during the summer.
Summary: Main Essay: It’s a huge beach. It’s easily accessible by car. The Meadowbrook Parkway, which runs south through central Nassau County, is the best access road to Jones Beach. If you’re taking a rental car be prepared to pay the toll ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 27, 2002
Pros: Beautiful beaches,
much to do
Cons: Summer crowds and early closing of beach area after dark
Summary: I am now fifty two years old and have been going to Jones Beach most of my life. What I see now is UNBELIEVABLE!I remember as a kid from the city having my mom and dad and relatives take me to Zach's Bay for family outings. As a bay, it is a very ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 3, 2002
Pros: Sheer Beauty, Entertainment Facilities, Size, Lifeguard Staff, and its location.
Cons: At times, Crowded beaches & certain parking lots. Seagulls-they come along with the territory
Summary: A trip to Jones Beach State Park (located 33 miles from manhattan at the southern end of the Meadowbrook, Wantaugh, and Ocean Parkways) is a great way to spend the day. In addition to its 2,413 acres and roughly 6 and a half miles of shoreline, the park ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 6, 2001
Pros: Six miles of flawless golden sand and surf, people watching, and every possible amenity
Cons: Crowded sometimes, seaside parking fills up early.
Summary: Yes, I did it. I called in sick to work, carefully not telling them what, precisely, I was sick of. It was a golden Indian Summer day here on Long Island yesterday, with the sun gilding everything it touched. I know that when January is ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 13, 2001
Pros: Close parking, clean white sand.
Cons: Sea gulls
Summary: My trip to Jones Beach was a nice get-a-way for a day. The drive there was alright considering we had to travel through NYC. Once we arrived at the beach we did also run into a little trouble with the directions. We had a problem trying to figure out ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2001
Pros: Clean, quiet, accessible by car and by public transportation. Lots of facilities.
Cons: I can't think of any.
Summary: Jones Beach is a quiet, clean beach in Long Island near Wantagh. With over six miles of sand it's a lot of beach! Yes, it can get crowded but like most beaches the crowds concentrate near the entrance where the refreshments stands, restrooms, and shops ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 4, 2001
Pros: good place to get a tan
Cons: sea weed, no shade anywhere,dirty
Summary: So here is the typical Jones Beach scenario... you may laugh but if you have ever been to Jones beach you will agree that this is the case for the vast majority of individuals:
Your ready to embark on this journey of driving to Jones Beach. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 10, 2001
Pros: Offers much more than sand, sun and surf.
Cons: None to be found.
Summary: With a name like "Jones", let's face it, it's so easy to remember. The memories are hard to forget, but then, who would want to forget such wonderful memories that are built by going to Jones Beach State Park?
First of all, Jones Beach Park ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 1, 2001
Pros: Salty sea air. Ahhhh!
Cons: Crikey it's COLD when you're in a tank top on the edge of the water!
Summary: If you're thinking of going to Jones Beach for any type of concert, I say go for it. Rain or shine, Jones Beach will bring you the best of folk music. I'm not sure why this is, but they had Ani DiFranco AND Bob Dylan play at this wonderful venue by the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 26, 2001
Pros: Tempest Tossed Waves, Gold Sand, Teen Memories of Stolen Kisses in the Sand
Cons: none
Summary: The one absolutely phenomenal point about living on Long Island is this spit of land that juts off the mainland of New York provides easy access to the beach. So many memories of life are tied to fun times at Jones Beach. There are two types of beaches ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 19, 2000
Pros: So much to do; Very inexpensive; BEAUTIFUL!
Cons: Can't go if it's raining; Sometimes can't get a refund on your tickets if the show cancels
Summary: Summer is my favorite season on Long Island. I might whine and moan and complain about the muggy, humid weather, but nothing beats the summer on Long Island. Of course, I love the fall, when the scenery is just magnificent, but there is so much to do ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 23, 2000
Pros: clean, family oriented, close to NYC
Cons: Long Island is a bit populated... weekends can be crowded
Summary: I grew up on this beach. Long Island is still one of the best places to experience the sea and it's bounty. Easily accessible from the Southern State Parkway and plenty of parking. Cabanas, bathing facilities, food consession stands and long stretches of ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 9, 2004
Pros: Beautiful natural environment with awesome lifeguards.
Cons: The Beach gets a little crowded especially later in afternoon.
Summary: I am a Jones Beach Lifeguard, and it is a great natural resource. It's best to get thier in the morning. The beach usually opens around 8am in the summer. By July the water is about mid 60's and in August temperature is about 70. The beach has a
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