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Eight Years in a Row! But don’t just take our word for it; ask your friends and neighbors. Then call for a tour and find out what everyone is talking about! Melville, NY 11747 (516) 938-0894 • (631) 692-6990 BESTOFLONGISLAND.com /// WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 101 Best Marina Treasure Cove Resort Marina 469 East Main St., Riverhead. 631-727-8386. treasurecoveresortmarina.com This full-service, 120-slip marina is located in one of Long Island’s most cherished waterways: the Peconic Bay. It’s no wonder why Long Islanders chose Treasure Cove Resort Marina as the Best Marina on the Island: It boasts some of the best amenities around, including electrical hookups, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, BBQ areas, and even an arcade. The marina also maintains an onsite restaurant called the Seaside Grill, and a waterfront suite. For those boaters who might run into a hiccup, the marina also boasts a gas dock and mechanic service. Best Martial Arts Waverly Martial Arts 620 Waverly Ave., Suite K, Patchogue. 631-569-2090. waverlymartialarts.com If you’ve never experienced martial arts training before, then you’ve missed out on a great way to stay in shape and learn vital self-defense skills that could one day come in handy. Of course, everyone hopes they never have to sidekick their way out of a bad situation, but it’s always good to have such moves in your repertoire. Waverly Martial Arts, a family run school, instills in its young students a healthy way of living and helps them develop a quiet confidence they can take with them all the way to adulthood. The martial arts studio also has two training rooms for the ancient art of Isshinryu. Of course, the ultimate goal is to earn a black belt, but along the way your kids will learn invaluable lessons they couldn’t receive anywhere else. Best Mini Golf Tiki Action Park 1878 Middle Country Rd., Centereach. 631-471-1267. tikiactionpark.com Tiki Action Park knows how to have fun, offering a wide array of adrenaline-fueled activities. It’s also recognized as the premier spot for Long Island families to enjoy a day of putter-only golfing. Its tiki-themed mini golf course is one of a kind. Miniature golf players will put for a holein one amid tropical music and an overall festive environment. Of course, Tiki Action Park is more than just a miniature golf course. The park is replete with a go-kart track, and an immensely popular arcade that kids just can’t get enough of. Don’t have plans over the weekend? Head over to Tiki Action Park to have the time of your life! Best Park Jones Beach State Park 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh. 516-785-1600. jonesbeach.com Perhaps the most famous state park on Long Island, Jones Beach State Park is in a class all its own. Popular in the summer months for its seemingly endless beach, the park is in many ways the crown jewel of our dear Island. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, many of whom make the annual pilgrimage to the Bethpage Air Show—always a high-flying extravaganza—when things cool down a bit during the summer evenings, Long Islanders move from the beach to Nikon Theater, which hosts live performances by some of the top names in music! Best Pool Hall Guys and Dolls Billiard Lounge 175 E. Merrick Rd., Valley Stream. 516-825-8822. guysanddollsbilliards.com Sometimes, a night out shooting pool is all you need after a long day at work. Guys and Dolls has been a staple in Valley Stream for more than four decades. The pool hall has been through difficult times, the worst being a massive fire, but has emerged as the top spot for noncompetitive pool players and pros alike. Guys and Dolls is not only a pool hall, it’s a destination for Long Islanders who want to blow of some steam and enjoy a few drinks with friends to the clatter of pool balls breaking and dropping into corner pockets. This popular pool hall also offers more than 70 beers, and even ping pong, too! Best Recreation Center Rockville Centre Recreation Center 111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-678-9338. rvcrec.weebly.com Sure, Rockville Centre is perhaps best known for its nightlife and diverse restaurants, but one place remains a constant in the lives of those who call the vibrant village home: the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. The recreation center has long established itself as a place where people young and old can mingle and converse, while also taking part in fun-filled activities. Its programs run the gamut, from CrossFit and gymnastics to aerobics and basketball. You never know, you might even see people square dancing from time to time! Best Skate Sh op Bunger Surf Shop 50 E. Main St., Babylon. 800-698-7873. bungersurf.com It doesn’t matter where on Long Island you were born, or even if you moved here later in life: If you’re a skater, you know of Bunger Surf Shop. This popular go-to spot for everything surf and skate has consistently graced this category. It comes as no surprise, then, that Bunger has taken home top honors of Best Skate Shop on Long Island yet again. The store sells everything from skateboards, accessories, outerwear and much, much more. And while you’re there for a repair or to pick up a new board, don’t forget to browse its collection of surf gear and wetsuits, too! Best Soccer Club West Babylon Socer Club 622 Albin Ave., West Babylon. 631-587-5391. westbabylonsoccerclub.org Soccer has quietly gained popularity across the United States, but here on Long Island, it’s always been one of the most popular sports around. That’s thanks to organizations like the West Babylon Soccer Club, which has played an instrumental role in enabling kids to see their dreams realized—on and off the field. The West Babylon Soccer Club, which has been training youth soccer players for about five decades, includes more than 500 soccer players. The club’s goal is simple: Provide kids with a safe place to learn important skills, and, most importantly, have tons of fun in the process. The club puts a heavy emphasis on education, too, and awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors. It’s no wonder why Long Islanders have voted West Babylon Soccer Club the absolute best! Best Soccer Sh op Woodbury Sports 7965 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. 516-496-0600. woodburysports.com Saturday soccer matches on Long Island are as ubiquitous as families frolicking on the beach on a summer day. That makes us wonder: Where do parents get all that gear, anyway? It turns out LI is home to plenty of great sports shops. But one stands out above the rest: Woodbury Sports. For nearly three decades, Woodbury Sports has been the go-to for all things soccer, lacrosse, tennis and more. However, when it comes to its selection of soccer merchandise, parents can’t seem to get enough. The shop has had such great success over the years that even top European leagues would be envious. With its victory this year, Woodbury Sports has claimed the top spot in this category for four consecutive years. Quite the accomplishment!


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