CHERRY GROVE, FIRE ISLAND is a world-renowned gay resort and summer home to many. A short ferry ride from Sayville, New York across the Great South Bay brings you to this peaceful, beautiful community where you can be yourself safely and freely.

   Voted one of the 10 best beaches in the world, Cherry Grove, located on a barrier beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the south shore of Long Island, offers white sand beaches inviting European-style sunbathing and swimming. Although there are no lifeguards or public restrooms, the community welcomes casual visitors. Public facilities are available in nearby communities which are also part of the National Seashore.

   Special events occurring all summer include theater productions, musical reviews, drag attacks, and the world-famous July 4th Invasion of The Pines. This charming community provides a vibrant nightlife, with restaurants, discos, piano bars and cabaret. Shops lining the main walk offer necessities and an eclectic selection of luxury and whimsical items.