How to Find Gay-Friendly Activities in Fire Island, New York

Fire Island, New York has the first and oldest gay community in United States. Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines are two most famous and most popular gay hamlets of Fire Island. The island has exclusive sun-kissed beaches and spectacular landscapes. Here are the steps on how to find gay-friendly activities in Fire Island, N.Y.:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Search online for gay friendly activities. Type keywords like ‘gay-friendly’ plus ‘Fire Island’, ‘gay vacation’ plus ‘Fire Island’ in the search box.

2. Use specific areas and community names as your keywords. For example, ‘Cherry Grove’, ‘Fire Island Pines’, ‘gay village’ and so on.

3. Visit travel Web sites focusing on Fire Island for detailed information about gay friendly activities in this region. See the Resources section below for more information.

4. Visit some popular gay-specific Web sites and guides that provide useful tips to gay and lesbian travelers. Search for Fire Island in these Web sites and find out more.

5. Ask the hotel staff of the hotel where you are lodging or your host to provide suggestions regarding gay-friendly activities in Fire Island. Locals, especially hotel concierges are well informed and often have useful tips and warnings that can make your stay enjoyable as well as safe.

6. Participate in gay friendly events organized especially that of Cherry Grove town. You can even enjoy adult oriented night shows and parties at Cherry Groove town and Fire Island Pines.

7. Visit personal Web sites and blogs of local Fire Island residents. Locals provide valuable insight into the culture and have genuine suggestions and tips that actually work. Ask them if they can recommend any gay-friendly clubs, bars, restaurants and neighborhood. Most people are willing to help if the questions are asked politely and inoffensively.

Tips & Warnings

• You can choose to stay in Cheery Grove town or Fire Island Pines. These are two different gay communities of Fire Island. In summer season vehicles are not allowed, so to commute take a walk or ride on a bicycle.
• Note that Fire Island is for wealthy gay couples. You're required to have that 'few extra dollars' to spend here.
• You can hire an apartment in Fire Island if you are planning to stay longer. Here you can indulge in various water sports like surfing, scuba diving and so on.
• Do not invade private beaches without permission.