Fire Island, a 37-mile-long stretch of white sand beach, is home to the Ocean Watch Beach Club. The Beach Club assures visitors peace and tranquility; there are no cars allowed on Fire Island. For those who want to pick up the pace a little, the Beach Club is just 40 miles from downtown Manhattan. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool and recreation area, as well as indoor lounge, snack bar, and beach chair rentals.