Jessica’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Montauk is at the very tip of the southern fork of Long Island. It is
about 1.5 hours from Sound Beach. There is a lot to do there from
exploring a lighthouse to walking around a decommissioned
military base (Camp David). It is a rare treat because you get to
simultaneously explore the “sound” beach as well as
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Montauk
Montauk is at the very tip of the southern fork of Long Island. It is
about 1.5 hours from Sound Beach. There is a lot to do there from
exploring a lighthouse to walking around a decommissioned
military base (Camp David). It is a rare treat because you get to
simultaneously explore the “sound” beach as well as
The Hamptons is on your way to Montauk from Sound Beach.
There are several “Hamptons” towns all in a row. Traffic can be a
little congested at times, but it is a lovely area where you might be able to spot a celebrity.
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The Hamptons
The Hamptons is on your way to Montauk from Sound Beach.
There are several “Hamptons” towns all in a row. Traffic can be a
little congested at times, but it is a lovely area where you might be able to spot a celebrity.
Orient is at the very tip of the northern fork of Long Island. It is about an hour from Sound Beach. You’ll pass by several farms, wineries, and other local shops on your way. There are also several lighthouses and beaches to explore. Be sure to stop for lunch in a local small town restaurant!
Orient
Orient is at the very tip of the northern fork of Long Island. It is about an hour from Sound Beach. You’ll pass by several farms, wineries, and other local shops on your way. There are also several lighthouses and beaches to explore. Be sure to stop for lunch in a local small town restaurant!
Cute, lots of restaurants, and worth the side trip on your way to/from Montauk!
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Sag Harbor
Cute, lots of restaurants, and worth the side trip on your way to/from Montauk!
Wildwood State Park is a go-to park for us due to its multiple trails of varying length and beach access. It is about 20 minutes away in the town of Wading River. The beach can be rocky in places, so be careful.
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Wildwood State Park
1368 Sound AveWildwood State Park is a go-to park for us due to its multiple trails of varying length and beach access. It is about 20 minutes away in the town of Wading River. The beach can be rocky in places, so be careful.
Millers Place Beach (which connects to Woodhull Land Beach
and Sound Beach) is accessible for free via Cordwood Landing County Park. You park in the parking lot and walk about 5-10 minutes down to the beach on a dirt trail. The trail is not flat.
Cordwood Landing County Park
Cedar DriveMillers Place Beach (which connects to Woodhull Land Beach
and Sound Beach) is accessible for free via Cordwood Landing County Park. You park in the parking lot and walk about 5-10 minutes down to the beach on a dirt trail. The trail is not flat.
Smithpoint County Park is technically part of the Fire Island
National Seashore, but is not the infamous Fire Island.
Nevertheless, this is the closest access point to the Atlantic Ocean (about 30 minute from Sound Beach) and is very beautiful. There is a lighthouse and miles of walking. It is a go-to spot for us. The parking is a bit odd, though. Just follow the signs.
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Smith Point County Park
1 William Floyd PkwySmithpoint County Park is technically part of the Fire Island
National Seashore, but is not the infamous Fire Island.
Nevertheless, this is the closest access point to the Atlantic Ocean (about 30 minute from Sound Beach) and is very beautiful. There is a lighthouse and miles of walking. It is a go-to spot for us. The parking is a bit odd, though. Just follow the signs.
Robert Moses State Park is one of the most popular attractions and is about 45 minutes from Sound Beach. You can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean as well as have nearby access to the Fire
Island (via ferry only). Be sure to get lunch in nearby Babylon, which has a wonderful strip of local shops and restaurants.
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Robert Moses State Park Beach
Robert Moses CausewayRobert Moses State Park is one of the most popular attractions and is about 45 minutes from Sound Beach. You can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean as well as have nearby access to the Fire
Island (via ferry only). Be sure to get lunch in nearby Babylon, which has a wonderful strip of local shops and restaurants.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve is full of walking and
horseback riding trails. You can walk for a mile or eight! It is a fun nature-filled getaway in the middle of a busy part of Long Island.
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Connetquot River State Park Preserve
4090 Sunrise HwyConnetquot River State Park Preserve is full of walking and
horseback riding trails. You can walk for a mile or eight! It is a fun nature-filled getaway in the middle of a busy part of Long Island.
Avalon Nature Preserve is a family-friendly park with lots of trails, but it is often very crowded. It is near Stonybook University, so consider checking out both attractions in the same trip!
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Avalon Prirodni rezervat
Harbor RoadAvalon Nature Preserve is a family-friendly park with lots of trails, but it is often very crowded. It is near Stonybook University, so consider checking out both attractions in the same trip!
Port Jefferson is a nearby town that is great for walking around. You can sit and look at the water, look in local shops, or eat in local restaurants.
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Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson is a nearby town that is great for walking around. You can sit and look at the water, look in local shops, or eat in local restaurants.
Lovely year-round business. Even if the lavender is out of season, the proprietors let you walk around and sell lovely lavender gifts in all price ranges.
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Lavender By The Bay Calverton
47 Manor RdLovely year-round business. Even if the lavender is out of season, the proprietors let you walk around and sell lovely lavender gifts in all price ranges.
Beautiful farmstand with pumpkins, pies, holiday treats, and many more seasonal offerings! You can walk around and explore the greenhouses.
Andrews Family Farm
1038 Sound AveBeautiful farmstand with pumpkins, pies, holiday treats, and many more seasonal offerings! You can walk around and explore the greenhouses.
An historic harbor town with fun shops and good restaurants. A fun day trip!
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Greenport
An historic harbor town with fun shops and good restaurants. A fun day trip!
Food scene
Rubino’s Pizza. 56 Echo Avenue, 631-509-0649. https://
www.rubinopizzarestaurant.com/. Our go-to place for Sicilian pizza, NY pizza, and Italian entrees. Lots of vegetarian options. Good selection of toppings and they are very accommodating with substitutions. 5 minutes away.
Rubino Pizza Restaurant & Caterers
56 Echo AveRubino’s Pizza. 56 Echo Avenue, 631-509-0649. https://
www.rubinopizzarestaurant.com/. Our go-to place for Sicilian pizza, NY pizza, and Italian entrees. Lots of vegetarian options. Good selection of toppings and they are very accommodating with substitutions. 5 minutes away.
Señor Taco. 6274 NY-25A, 631-886-2477. https://
www.senortacony.com/. Great online ordering / pickup situation. We
have only ever gotten take-out from the Wading River location on Jess’ way home from work. Can’t vouch for other locations, but hard to imagine that quality would vary too much. Love the burritos and taco bowl. Again, lots of vegetarian options and sides. Try the soups! 15 minutes away.
Senor Taco
6274 NY-25ASeñor Taco. 6274 NY-25A, 631-886-2477. https://
www.senortacony.com/. Great online ordering / pickup situation. We
have only ever gotten take-out from the Wading River location on Jess’ way home from work. Can’t vouch for other locations, but hard to imagine that quality would vary too much. Love the burritos and taco bowl. Again, lots of vegetarian options and sides. Try the soups! 15 minutes away.
Greek Tastes. 46 Broadway, 631-849-4488. https://
www.grktastes.com/. Another restaurant with great online ordering / pickup situation. Love the pita wraps and open-faced pita sandwiches. Soup and hummus are amazing. Hits the spot. 10 minutes away.
Greek Tastes
46 BroadwayGreek Tastes. 46 Broadway, 631-849-4488. https://
www.grktastes.com/. Another restaurant with great online ordering / pickup situation. Love the pita wraps and open-faced pita sandwiches. Soup and hummus are amazing. Hits the spot. 10 minutes away.
Del Fiore Italian Market of Rocky Point. 39 Broadway, 631-744-0398. https://www.delfioreitalianmarket.com/. Can order a range of food from their restaurant or food from their market. Great selection. Very authentic. 10 minutes away.
Del Fiore Italian Market of Rocky Point
39 BroadwayDel Fiore Italian Market of Rocky Point. 39 Broadway, 631-744-0398. https://www.delfioreitalianmarket.com/. Can order a range of food from their restaurant or food from their market. Great selection. Very authentic. 10 minutes away.
Mt. Sinai Bagel Cafe. 5507 Nesconset Highway. http://
www.mtsinaibagelcafe.com/our-menus. There are closer bagel eateries,
but this one is our favorite. The bagels are scrumptious and there is a
wide variety offered. The owners bake the bagels throughout the day which makes a huge difference in quality and freshness. Their lunch sandwiches and paninis are also delicious.
Mt. Sinai Bagel Cafe
5507 Nesconset HwyMt. Sinai Bagel Cafe. 5507 Nesconset Highway. http://
www.mtsinaibagelcafe.com/our-menus. There are closer bagel eateries,
but this one is our favorite. The bagels are scrumptious and there is a
wide variety offered. The owners bake the bagels throughout the day which makes a huge difference in quality and freshness. Their lunch sandwiches and paninis are also delicious.
Inferno. 245 Echo Avenue, 631-821-3202. https://www.facebook.com/ Infernotherestaurant/. Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, and hotdogs. Will probably hit the spot if you’re looking for quick and good fare.
Inferno The Restaurant
245 Echo AveInferno. 245 Echo Avenue, 631-821-3202. https://www.facebook.com/ Infernotherestaurant/. Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, and hotdogs. Will probably hit the spot if you’re looking for quick and good fare.
The Crow's Nest
4 Old West Lake DrUpscale dining with great views on your way to Montauk.
Farm Country Kitchen
513 W Main StQuaint fine dining on the river.
Cooperage Inn has weekly festivals in the fall, but their real selling point is the new take-out window of pot pies (chicken, beef, turkey, vegetarian) called NoFo pies. Delicious!
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Cooperage Inn
2218 Sound AveCooperage Inn has weekly festivals in the fall, but their real selling point is the new take-out window of pot pies (chicken, beef, turkey, vegetarian) called NoFo pies. Delicious!
Lovely seasonal food treats - great place for a snack (everyone loves their ice cream and corn) or to stock up the pantry!
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Lewin Farms
812 Sound AveLovely seasonal food treats - great place for a snack (everyone loves their ice cream and corn) or to stock up the pantry!
Three locations with good food at each of them! Fresh, homemade, and well-made food. Perfect for brunch or lunch. Take-out is fast and easy.
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Crazy Beans
97 Main StThree locations with good food at each of them! Fresh, homemade, and well-made food. Perfect for brunch or lunch. Take-out is fast and easy.
A healthy Italian fast casual. Simple - pick your base, three toppings, a protein, and a dressing. The hummus is fantastic and the owner is always a delight to speak to. Perfect for a quick but light meal.
GOURMELOS
99 Route 25AA healthy Italian fast casual. Simple - pick your base, three toppings, a protein, and a dressing. The hummus is fantastic and the owner is always a delight to speak to. Perfect for a quick but light meal.
A wonderful place to pop into for a quick meal or snack. Stay for the ambiance or get it to go. Pleasant atmosphere and healthy options.
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Harbor Market & Kitchen
184 Division StA wonderful place to pop into for a quick meal or snack. Stay for the ambiance or get it to go. Pleasant atmosphere and healthy options.
A new Italian take-out or dine-in restaurant with kind staff and fantastic pizza!
Marinelli’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
A new Italian take-out or dine-in restaurant with kind staff and fantastic pizza!
Mavi Grill - Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine
749 Mount Sinai-Coram RdOur go-to place! Delicious falafel, soup, and dips.