Ferry To Jones Beach?

[PARROT HEAD MIKE]

How early do you think the free lot fills up?

I went in 2002 it didn't fill up to early we went to beach in AM because lot wasn't going to good yet were in lot by 1:00 still plenty of room it was free then, but Labor day weekend might be different. Leave Friday I did in 02 and am this year and would recomend staying Fri-Sun it will be a lot more relaxing not to have to rush there Sat AM. Also good group of people at the hotel.

but 2002 was on a Tuesday, not Saturday of Labor Day Weekend

You are right as usual, so I will be there bright and early Saturday morning for breakfast. It looks like a lot of people are staying at the same hotel, hopefully the people from the Boston area can meet up Friday or Saturday morning and have a nice big tailgate all day Saturday since we mey miss ours this year.

[Touch O Parrotdise]

is it possible to have a tailgate party for a tailgate party?

[puckhead]

okay, after reading all these posts, I am confused...

I am leaving from Philly on Friday afternoon and staying over at the Holdiday Inn, Rockville Centre.

1. I don't have to take a Ferry to get to either the hotel or the venue do I? I've been to LI before and have never taken a Ferry, but then again, I have never been to Jones Beach before.

2. How far is my hotel from Jones Beach? The hotel rep told me that it was only 7-10 miles, is this accurate?

3. How long will it take me to go from the hotel to the venue? I was planning on getting there early anyway, so getting to the lots at 9:00 or 10:00 wouldn't be that difficult.

Thanks for your help!

[LIPH]

okay, after reading all these posts, I am confused...

I am leaving from Philly on Friday afternoon and staying over at the Holdiday Inn, Rockville Centre.

1. I don't have to take a Ferry to get to either the hotel or the venue do I? I've been to LI before and have never taken a Ferry, but then again, I have never been to Jones Beach before.

No, the people talking about the ferry are coming from New England so they would be coming across LI Sound.

2. How far is my hotel from Jones Beach? The hotel rep told me that it was only 7-10 miles, is this accurate?

I live 2 towns west of Rockville Centre (maybe 5 miles) and it's a little over 20 miles from my house to the beach.

3. How long will it take me to go from the hotel to the venue? I was planning on getting there early anyway, so getting to the lots at 9:00 or 10:00 wouldn't be that difficult.

Thanks for your help!

Depends on the traffic. You could make it in 20-25 minutes or it could take over an hour. It's a holiday weekend and if the weather's nice there could easily be 150,000 at the beach that day.

[bgsherris]

Hi gang, I have been lurking here and wanted to help with some of the questions tha have been posted. I reside In Wantagh near Jones Beach. I haven't been to the beach yet this year, but in the past the lot at the theater has been a paid lot, same as the others till I believe 6pm. Same as the others. If you have a ticket to that nights show then I believe the parking is free. I am not 100% certain but this is what I recall. Also those of you staying at the best western, they are under construction right now and have very limited parking. I assume they will be done before the summer is over but be sure because there isn't much room to tailgate there. If I was going to be around that weekend then I would invite you all to the parties that I hold, but if I hear of any I will let you know.

Greg Young

www.sunnyjim.com

What Greg said is completely correct.

Concerning the lot near the Jones Beach Theatre, it is a paid lot UNLESS you have a ticket to the night's show, in which case the parking is free. They have people who check the cars on the way into the lot.

In short, the lot performs double duty as a beachgoers lot, AND a theatregoers lot...so considering it is going to a Saturday, Labor Day weekend show, I would DEFINITELY get there before 8AM...perhaps before 7AM.

2002 was an entirely different story, as the show was on a Tuesday, the weather was cool and breezy, and it was not the holiday weekend yet. The lot did not max-out until sometime after noon/1PM.

By the way, breakfast on the beach would be nice.

B.

[Touch O Parrotdise]

you won't take a ferry... thats for the new england PH.. as far getting to the show... leaving by 10Am should get you there by noon the latest.. sunrise hwy is traffic lights and locals..on a bad friday when i worked near tha hotel you are staying at, it took me a 45 minutes to get to the meadowbrook pkwy which will take you right to jb

[puckhead]

Thanks, I didn't think that I would have to take a Ferry.

So from what I gather, I either get there real early and make a full day out of it, or plan on getting there for lunch... I think we'll take the early route and have breakfast at the beach.

[PARROT HEAD MIKE]

Us folks from north of NY are taking the ferry to avoid possibly the worst headache in the world. NYC traffic, I did it 2 years ago for Camden just the outside of the city and will never drive near the city again. It is a great boat ride.

[MA_Buffett_Fan23]

Ummm, am I missing something??? I pulled up directions from Western, MA to my hotel and it didn't mention anything about a ferry...

[PARROT HEAD MIKE]

You don't have to take it but it cuts down on the driving and you don't have to go anywhere near the city. Don't go anywhere
near the city traffic is a nightmare.

[mexcooker12]

Will beachgoers who use the same lot as the concert tailgaters clear out by the end of the day? If i get there too late and the lot is full will people from the beach clear out so i can move my car to the other lot? If the free lot is full is there pay lots nearby? Also whats the deal with bathrooms in the lots?

[Touch O Parrotdise]

ma buffett 24.. the first thread i wrote has the websites for both ferries on it ..just another option

[PirateJeff]

Ummm, am I missing something??? I pulled up directions from Western, MA to my hotel and it didn't mention anything about a ferry...

Bridgeport, Ct. exit 27 off I95 south. My deli is two blocks from the frerry dock. Coffee, muffins, rum,, ice, etc. on me for those jumping on the ferry. I'll be closing and getting on the ferry between 10 and 11 am. Awesome 1 1/2 hours ride across the sound. well worth it.

[Touch O Parrotdise]

mex.. the main jb theater parking lot has a bathroom before you get to the gates.. after a while though you can imagine how crowded it gets.. my plenty of trees to find

[PirateJeff]

mex, this also a lot smaller venue than Great Woods or some of the other places, so the crowds aren't as bad.

[PirateJeff]

Will beachgoers who use the same lot as the concert tailgaters clear out by the end of the day? If i get there too late and the lot is full will people from the beach clear out so i can move my car to the other lot? If the free lot is full is there pay lots nearby? Also whats the deal with bathrooms in the lots?

There is a beach across the street, so if you get desperate for a bathroom, just be creative...

[NYCPORT]

They also have lots of porto potty's set up.
One more warning, I'm seeing a lot of people planning on leaving various places at 10-11am. We might not see you folks until mid-afternoon, and parking will be a b**** by then...Yes, the traffic can be that bad that weekend!

[CRC Parrothead]

The caravan leaves my house around 6am. I'm 10 minutes Southwest of Danbury CT. All are welcome to follow...Quickly!

Count me in!

[mexcooker12]

I had originally only booked my hotel for sat. night but i just called and made a reservation for fri. as well, where can we start a thread for people staying at the Best Western Bar Harbour so we can get some parties set up?

[RUM]

Count me in! [/quote]

CRC - Are you following me? Although we have never met, we spoke on the phone when we were in Vegas in February. We will be at the Dallas show AND Jones Beach together. Should I be nervous?