Our guidebook for Babylon, Long Island, NY
Parks & Nature
You can rent a row boat, walk around the lake, play basketball, softball or play in the playground and enjoy a picnic lunch.
17 locals recommend
Belmont Lake State Park
625 Belmont AveYou can rent a row boat, walk around the lake, play basketball, softball or play in the playground and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Robert Moses State Park Beach
Robert Moses CausewayOne of the best beaches in the world!!!
You can walk around Argyle Lake. This is the lake you see from the LIRR, it's just south of the train. There is a playground there, a marina and plenty of people enjoying nature. Walk from our house then stop in town for a beer, a burger or an ice cream.
11 locals recommend
Argyle Park
New York 27AYou can walk around Argyle Lake. This is the lake you see from the LIRR, it's just south of the train. There is a playground there, a marina and plenty of people enjoying nature. Walk from our house then stop in town for a beer, a burger or an ice cream.
This is a wonderful beach, the best in the area! You've never seen as many volleyball nets! There is a restaurant and bar that beckons visitors from miles around to enjoy the ocean, the drink specials, the awesome live music, the playground, the people and the upper deck has vistas to the north - the Great South Bay and the Mainland, and to the south - the Great Atlantic Ocean. GO HERE!!!!!
6 locals recommend
Cedar Beach
This is a wonderful beach, the best in the area! You've never seen as many volleyball nets! There is a restaurant and bar that beckons visitors from miles around to enjoy the ocean, the drink specials, the awesome live music, the playground, the people and the upper deck has vistas to the north - the Great South Bay and the Mainland, and to the south - the Great Atlantic Ocean. GO HERE!!!!!
It’s a short stroll from our house, and the sunrises are amazing. Any time of day is sure to be delightful. We walk here in all kinds of weather because the water is simply mesmerizing.
Babylon Village Historical Society
117 E Main StIt’s a short stroll from our house, and the sunrises are amazing. Any time of day is sure to be delightful. We walk here in all kinds of weather because the water is simply mesmerizing.
This is the best $10 parking fee you’ll ever want to pay. One of my favorite beach in the world, yes, the world, is here in Montauk at Hither Hills State Park. An hour and half drive from Babylon through all the bucolic historic villages on Long Island’s historic East end, you’ll want to stop in all of them including Bridgehampton, Watermill, Amagansett, East Hampton, Sagaponack, Southampton, Sag Harbor and Hampton Bays.
50 locals recommend
Hither Hills State Park
164 Old Montauk HighwayThis is the best $10 parking fee you’ll ever want to pay. One of my favorite beach in the world, yes, the world, is here in Montauk at Hither Hills State Park. An hour and half drive from Babylon through all the bucolic historic villages on Long Island’s historic East end, you’ll want to stop in all of them including Bridgehampton, Watermill, Amagansett, East Hampton, Sagaponack, Southampton, Sag Harbor and Hampton Bays.
Sightseeing
It's a park, a walking path, a biking trail, a pond, and even a horse trail in spots. It's protected, shady, and has a soft earth base.
Southards Pond Cycling Path
Southards Pond Cycling PathIt's a park, a walking path, a biking trail, a pond, and even a horse trail in spots. It's protected, shady, and has a soft earth base.
A visit to Long Island is not complete without visiting Montauk. Affectionately known as The End, you'll find quiet streets, active clubs, wonderful people, fantastic views and vistas, remarkable ocean waves, and historic points of interest. Montauk Lighthouse is here too. GO TO MONTAUK!
136 locals recommend
Montauk
A visit to Long Island is not complete without visiting Montauk. Affectionately known as The End, you'll find quiet streets, active clubs, wonderful people, fantastic views and vistas, remarkable ocean waves, and historic points of interest. Montauk Lighthouse is here too. GO TO MONTAUK!
It’s so easy to get to from Babylon, you can’t not go. You’ll probably witness an engagement or two. (It’s where we got engaged too.)
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaIt’s so easy to get to from Babylon, you can’t not go. You’ll probably witness an engagement or two. (It’s where we got engaged too.)
Drinks & Nightlife
It's steps from the LIRR, a lively gathering place, great beer and food, and of course, awesome local people.
The Local
7 Depot PlIt's steps from the LIRR, a lively gathering place, great beer and food, and of course, awesome local people.
It is a large gathering place for people of all ages. It has a fantastic menu and a spacious bar area for couples, singles and friends.
8 locals recommend
Babylon Carriage House
21 Fire Island AveIt is a large gathering place for people of all ages. It has a fantastic menu and a spacious bar area for couples, singles and friends.
Arts & Culture
You can join in on open mic or hear a reading or simply catch up with a friend or perhaps, work. Free WiFi, great Iced Coffee and treats too. Walk from our house for your morning cup of Joe!
8 locals recommend
Babylon Carriage House
21 Fire Island AveYou can join in on open mic or hear a reading or simply catch up with a friend or perhaps, work. Free WiFi, great Iced Coffee and treats too. Walk from our house for your morning cup of Joe!
A visit to Long Island is not complete without visiting Montauk. Affectionately known as The End, you'll find quiet streets, active clubs, wonderful people, fantastic views and vistas, remarkable ocean waves, and historic points of interest. GO TO MONTAUK!
257 locals recommend
Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk HwyA visit to Long Island is not complete without visiting Montauk. Affectionately known as The End, you'll find quiet streets, active clubs, wonderful people, fantastic views and vistas, remarkable ocean waves, and historic points of interest. GO TO MONTAUK!
Festivals year round- Sunflower, pumpkin, fall, winter- in Long Island’s famous wine country, an easy half hour drive East on the quick Sunrise Highway, aka 27.
19 locals recommend
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
663 Wading River RdFestivals year round- Sunflower, pumpkin, fall, winter- in Long Island’s famous wine country, an easy half hour drive East on the quick Sunrise Highway, aka 27.
Essentials
More than a grocery store, Sherry's is the place to go for your everyday needs and all-things organic, pure and fresh. From coffee to essential oils to produce and bulk grains, this is the original healthy food store. A fixture in the village for almost 30 years.
7 locals recommend
Sherry's Market
89 Deer Park AveMore than a grocery store, Sherry's is the place to go for your everyday needs and all-things organic, pure and fresh. From coffee to essential oils to produce and bulk grains, this is the original healthy food store. A fixture in the village for almost 30 years.
Getting Around
Long Island MacArthur Airport
100 Arrival AveLocal airport, about 20 minutes from our house.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
450 Sunrise HwyThey'll pick you up or drive you to the train station. Great service.
It's unbelievably easy getting to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Long Isalnd City to the west and Montauk and East Hampton and The Hamptons to the east. About a mile from our home.
6 locals recommend
Babylon LIRR Station
It's unbelievably easy getting to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Long Isalnd City to the west and Montauk and East Hampton and The Hamptons to the east. About a mile from our home.
International airport about 35 miles west of our home also on the south shore.
334 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy International Airport
International airport about 35 miles west of our home also on the south shore.
LaGuardia Airport
A busy airport about 40 miles from our home.
Beaches and Ferries
Transportation is simplified when you take the famous Bay Shore Ferry to any of the Fire Island Beaches. Bay Shore Ferry services the most popular beaches on FI: Ocean Beach, Ocean Bay Park, Saltaire and Kismet. Check schedules here. There’s even a water taxi option for those who prefer to travel off-hours.
There is nothing like Fire Island! It's a bunch of small communities on the beach, no cars allowed, and a casual and relaxed lifestyle. Take a ferry over or Uber/park your car at Robert Moses State Park field 5 and walk there. DON'T SKIP FIRE ISLAND!
33 locals recommend
Fire Island Ferries
99 Maple AveThere is nothing like Fire Island! It's a bunch of small communities on the beach, no cars allowed, and a casual and relaxed lifestyle. Take a ferry over or Uber/park your car at Robert Moses State Park field 5 and walk there. DON'T SKIP FIRE ISLAND!