The Best of the Best of Smith Point

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The Best of the Best of Smith Point

Sightseeing

What I think is the best beach on Long Island, especially if you like to walk! Parking fee in the summer months from 8am to 5pm, but free after 5pm. Nightly live music/bands every night all summer from Thurs to Sun- check schedule w/Tiki Joes Smith Point. Counter service restaurant, ice cream shop and bar open in the summer with seating right on the ocean. The sunrises/sunsets can’t be beat and if you’re a walker, head west on the sand for 2 miles and experience the most serene and incredible place in all of LI or east for 7 miles to the most gorgeous inlet! Playground for kids. Clean bathrooms. Nature center.
8 locals recommend
Smith Point
8 locals recommend
What I think is the best beach on Long Island, especially if you like to walk! Parking fee in the summer months from 8am to 5pm, but free after 5pm. Nightly live music/bands every night all summer from Thurs to Sun- check schedule w/Tiki Joes Smith Point. Counter service restaurant, ice cream shop and bar open in the summer with seating right on the ocean. The sunrises/sunsets can’t be beat and if you’re a walker, head west on the sand for 2 miles and experience the most serene and incredible place in all of LI or east for 7 miles to the most gorgeous inlet! Playground for kids. Clean bathrooms. Nature center.
Beautiful Welcome Center with modern bathrooms, awesome hiking/walking and multiple trails to choose from. The birdwatching is great too! No fee, but make sure to wear tick/mosquito repellent!
23 locals recommend
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
340 Smith Road
23 locals recommend
Beautiful Welcome Center with modern bathrooms, awesome hiking/walking and multiple trails to choose from. The birdwatching is great too! No fee, but make sure to wear tick/mosquito repellent!
Historical mansion with free tours and lots of wild life and walking! Check their website for hours.
20 locals recommend
William Floyd Estate
245 Park Dr
20 locals recommend
Historical mansion with free tours and lots of wild life and walking! Check their website for hours.
Canoe or kayak down the Carmen river! People flock from all over LI to experience this space. So much great bird watching too to experience as you ride down the river or hike in the Nature Preserve!
20 locals recommend
Carman's River Canoe & Kayak II
2979 Montauk Hwy
20 locals recommend
Canoe or kayak down the Carmen river! People flock from all over LI to experience this space. So much great bird watching too to experience as you ride down the river or hike in the Nature Preserve!
One of my favorite places on LI and its FREE! Sitting with the swans on the beach is something I absolutely love to do here. And they give free tours of the house. Hours are May to October Thurs to Sun 12-4pm. Truly a little corner of LI that no one knows about and you can call all your own!
9 locals recommend
Manor of St. George
9 locals recommend
One of my favorite places on LI and its FREE! Sitting with the swans on the beach is something I absolutely love to do here. And they give free tours of the house. Hours are May to October Thurs to Sun 12-4pm. Truly a little corner of LI that no one knows about and you can call all your own!
Religious shrine with Sunday services and impeccably kept grounds. Park your car and see the “Lady” where they hold mass. Accessible to the public 7 days a weeks. So quiet and peaceful!
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
258 Eastport Manor Rd
Religious shrine with Sunday services and impeccably kept grounds. Park your car and see the “Lady” where they hold mass. Accessible to the public 7 days a weeks. So quiet and peaceful!
Lots of Trails and walking with a playground and train rides twice a month in the summer. Just make sure to wear tick/mosquito repellent and bring water!
12 locals recommend
Southaven County Park
761 Victory Ave
12 locals recommend
Lots of Trails and walking with a playground and train rides twice a month in the summer. Just make sure to wear tick/mosquito repellent and bring water!
Fee per person. Tons of animals and great for kids! Check their website for more info.
12 locals recommend
Animal Farm Petting Zoo
296 Wading River Rd
12 locals recommend
Fee per person. Tons of animals and great for kids! Check their website for more info.

Shopping

They call it the Little Hamptons for a reason! A small, super safe and walkable historical town with great shopping, a wonderful coffee shop, art galleries, good restaurants, a brewery and more!
11 locals recommend
Bellport
11 locals recommend
They call it the Little Hamptons for a reason! A small, super safe and walkable historical town with great shopping, a wonderful coffee shop, art galleries, good restaurants, a brewery and more!
An antique village with so many great finds! Lots of vendors!
Barntique Village
327 Montauk Hwy
An antique village with so many great finds! Lots of vendors!
It’s a SUPER Walmart! Get everything you need here!
Walmart Supercenter
It’s a SUPER Walmart! Get everything you need here!
Not super close, but retail shopping for hours! Perfect for a rainy day! My favorite shops are the Kate Spade and Michael Kors outlet!
242 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Riverhead
1770 W Main St
242 locals recommend
Not super close, but retail shopping for hours! Perfect for a rainy day! My favorite shops are the Kate Spade and Michael Kors outlet!

Food scene

My absolute go-to’s in this wonderful town with incredible night life is: Catch Oyster Bar (seafood), Mademoiselle Patisserie (French bakery), South Ocean Grill (American), The Cheese Patch (wine/cheese), Standard Rec (American with FREE arcade games), Taiko 360 (sushi), BetterMan Distillery (drinks/food), Island Kava (non-alcoholic tea/kava/cbd drinks), The State Room (tapas, drinks)
36 locals recommend
Patchogue
36 locals recommend
My absolute go-to’s in this wonderful town with incredible night life is: Catch Oyster Bar (seafood), Mademoiselle Patisserie (French bakery), South Ocean Grill (American), The Cheese Patch (wine/cheese), Standard Rec (American with FREE arcade games), Taiko 360 (sushi), BetterMan Distillery (drinks/food), Island Kava (non-alcoholic tea/kava/cbd drinks), The State Room (tapas, drinks)
The best coffee in the area! Seating available outside on nice days!
15 locals recommend
Tend Coffee
924 Montauk Hwy
15 locals recommend
The best coffee in the area! Seating available outside on nice days!
In my humble opinion, the best ice cream on Long Island! Try the Bart Man!
14 locals recommend
Ice Cream Cottage
1590 Montauk Hwy
14 locals recommend
In my humble opinion, the best ice cream on Long Island! Try the Bart Man!
A twenty minute drive, but omg the best baked goods ever! Check their website for hours. Located in East Moriches.
Flourbud Bakery
A twenty minute drive, but omg the best baked goods ever! Check their website for hours. Located in East Moriches.
Great local beer, good food, fun vibe, outdoor seating and did I mention they fill their beer glasses from the bottom??
Southpaw Brewing Company
Great local beer, good food, fun vibe, outdoor seating and did I mention they fill their beer glasses from the bottom??
Mexican Food with fun outdoor seating. Try the Mexican corn!
44 locals recommend
Lucharitos
177 Main St
44 locals recommend
Mexican Food with fun outdoor seating. Try the Mexican corn!
Best Bagels in the area! Other things for breakfast too!
7 locals recommend
Freshy Fresh Bagels
917 Montauk Hwy
7 locals recommend
Best Bagels in the area! Other things for breakfast too!
Try the garlic knot crust pie!
Milano Pizza
10 Farber Drive
Try the garlic knot crust pie!
While LaCortes no longer goes by this name, it is now a tasting bar and farmers market called The Wine Barm and Farmer's Market. Go and experience a wine tasting and then go home with one of the best homemade pies on Long Island!
LaCorte's Farm Stand
While LaCortes no longer goes by this name, it is now a tasting bar and farmers market called The Wine Barm and Farmer's Market. Go and experience a wine tasting and then go home with one of the best homemade pies on Long Island!

Activities

Great Movies- independent, documentaries & beyond! They also serve fresh popcorn and beer or wine, so grab a drink and enjoy the show!
9 locals recommend
The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center
20 Terry St
9 locals recommend
Great Movies- independent, documentaries & beyond! They also serve fresh popcorn and beer or wine, so grab a drink and enjoy the show!
Patchogue’s own little private museum that features a small selection of artwork by international and sometimes local artists. (I’ve exhibited there!) The garden next door also has some beautiful outdoor sculptures- one created by my friend!
Patchogue Arts Council | MoCA L.I - Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island
Patchogue’s own little private museum that features a small selection of artwork by international and sometimes local artists. (I’ve exhibited there!) The garden next door also has some beautiful outdoor sculptures- one created by my friend!
Brewery, weekly food truck, Wednesday night trivia, flowers for sale, farm, greenhouses and in the Spring they have a HUGE tulip field and in the late Summer go for the field of Sunflowers!
19 locals recommend
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
663 Wading River Rd
19 locals recommend
Brewery, weekly food truck, Wednesday night trivia, flowers for sale, farm, greenhouses and in the Spring they have a HUGE tulip field and in the late Summer go for the field of Sunflowers!
Historical live theater and concerts in a quiet and quaint town. Check their website for showings.
28 locals recommend
Gateway Playhouse
215 S Country Rd
28 locals recommend
Historical live theater and concerts in a quiet and quaint town. Check their website for showings.
A retro style rollerskating, bowling and arcade joint that offers DJ nights and theme nights!
Gr8skates
30 The Green
A retro style rollerskating, bowling and arcade joint that offers DJ nights and theme nights!
Escape the Room! Book online! Three rooms to choose from!
Escape the Room Game LI
70 Horseblock Road
Escape the Room! Book online! Three rooms to choose from!