Are you tired of date nights only consisting of dinner and drinks? Then why not try out some new date concepts that are meant for couples that love going outside and being active.
Long Island is known for it’s beaches and picturesque views of the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. When planning a date night on Long Island, why not look into some options that allow you to get outside and get active?
If you’re looking for some unique date ideas on Long Island and are looking to change things up from your typical dinner date – then this list is for you.
Long Island Date Ideas For Active Couples
Bike To Kismet From Robert Moses
Grab you bikes and head over to Robert Moses field 5, bike the 20 minutes down the path to Kismet, Fire Island!
Once you’ve reached Kismet, you can enjoy the beach or enjoy a Zippy together at the Kismet Inn. This is one of the most fun date nights for active couples on Long Island.
If you don’t want to bike, you can also walk and enjoy the sights along the way – the beach and the lighthouse! There is plenty to explore along your route to Kismet from Robert Moses.
Visit Waterdrinker Farm & Long Island Farm Brewery
Waterdrinker Farm is a lovely farm located in Manorville, New York. Depending on the season, they have a variety of outdoor activities and things to see – from sunflower fields and tulip fields to pumpkin picking.
After your done exploring the grounds and getting your steps in, you can walk across the parking lot to the Long Island Farm Brewery. The have bingo nights and trivia nights as well so you can time your trip to Waterdrinker farms.
Also – Long Island Farm Brewery brings in really incredible food trucks where you can grab dinner!
Play Corn Hole At Jones Beach
If you haven’t been to the Jones Beach Boardwalk in a while then you should go check it out sooner rather than later – they rennovated a bunch and there are a ton of new built-in activities along the way.
Why not plan a Long Island Date Night at Jones Beach – walk the boardwalk and down to the beach, play corn hole at the courts right next to the boardwalk, then finish with a nice dinner at Gatsbys!
Talk about a perfect Long island date night – taking advantage of the beach and outdoor activities
Explore Westbury Gardens
Westbury Gardens is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places to explore of Long Island. Regardless of the season, you can explore the Gold Coast mansion and it’s grounds while taking in all the beauty of nature and the stunning architecture.
They also host events at the ground as well – it may be worth looking into what is upcoming. Anything from walk/runs to car shows take place here and would be fun to attend to on a Long Island date night.
Learn To Surf In Long Beach, New York
Long Beach, New York is known for its active lifestyle – from biking, running, and walking on the boardwalk but don’t forget surfing in Long Beach.
Check out Skudin Surf and take a surf lesson in Long Beach. Why not enjoy the sun, water, and the beach town charm of Long Beach.
Cap off the date with a dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in Long Beach.
Walk The Massapequa Preserve to All American
You can’t think of active date ideas on Long Island without bringing up the Massapequa Preserve. Whether you want to hike, walk, bike, or run together – the Massapequa Preserve is a great place to enjoy and active outdoor date.
Walk through the Massapequa Preserve all the way to Merrick Road and make your way to one of the best gems on Long Island, All American Burger.
Kayak The Nissequogue River In Smithtown
If you are looking for an active outdoor date idea on the North Shore of Long Island, head to the Nissequogue River and rent some kayaks!
You can paddle along the river from the Kings Park bluff into Smithtown or the opposite direction – depending on tide. Regardless of the direction you choose, there are tons of great restaurants around to get a bite to eat once you finished the trip!
Bike The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Bike Trail to Captree
A great active date idea on Long Island is to get your bikes and ride the Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Bike trail. This is the bike trail that parallels Ocean Parkway. You pass by multiple beaches and can stop by to enjoy the ocean as you ride!
If you are looking for a active date, this is a great place to get in a decent amount of miles and still enjoy all the beauty that Long island has to offer.
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