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Jones Beach

The Island’s most famous beach — six-plus miles of sand, the Art Deco bathhouses, and a two-mile boardwalk. The lots are enormous but still pack out on summer Saturdays, so come early or come by bus.

Wantagh, New York · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Jones Beach

Jones Beach is a paid or ticketed family beach in Wantagh, New York. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Jones Beach

Paid state lot ($) — huge but fills on hot days. BeachMap shows Jones Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Jones Beach is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 82°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Jones Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Jones Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Jones Beach?
Paid state lot ($) — huge but fills on hot days. BeachMap shows Jones Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Jones Beach free?
No — Jones Beach is ticketed or paid (Paid state lot ($) — huge but fills on hot days).
What's at Jones Beach?
Jones Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

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