SUMMER ON LONG ISLAND! There is a ton to do.

Port Jefferson and Stony Brook Village are two lovely waterfront towns to explore during your stay.

Enjoy a lovely walk through our favorite nature preserve or stroll on the beach, both of which are close to the hotel.

Avalon Nature Preserve

Shep Jones Ln, St James, NY 11780

West Meadow Beach

110 Trustees Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790

Grab a coffee for the walk or a bite to eat nearby

Georgio's Coffee Roasters

131 Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790

Luca

93 Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790

Crazy Beans

97 Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790

Soul Brew

556 N Country Rd, St James, NY 11780

Our favorite restaurants in Port Jefferson Village:

Ruvo in Port Jefferson Village

Old Fields in Port Jefferson Village

Black Pearl at Danfords in Port Jefferson Village

(The chicken milense is Kristen's favorite)

Dark Horse in Port Jefferson Village

(Great for lunch and breakfast.. delicious coffee!)

Neighborhood favorites

Beach day/ Live music nearby:

Cedar Beach for a great beach day and live music at The Tikki Joe's Bar. (Long Island Sound Beach)

223 Harbor Beach Rd, Mt Sinai, NY 11766

Ralph's Fishing Station for a bite to eat and live music

250 Harbor Beach Rd, Mt Sinai, NY 11766

Near Ralphs and Cedar Beach is our favorite Italian restaurant and ice cream spot:

Savino's Hideaway

258 N Country Rd, Mt Sinai, NY 11766

McNulty's Ice Cream Parlor

153 N Country Rd, Miller Place, NY 11764

(A few of our neighborhood spots, all just moments from our home, our marina, local beach, and our go-to restaurant and ice cream spot. These places hold so many of our favorite everyday moments. If you’re nearby, let us know; we’d love to join if we can. Enjoy our backyard favorites!)

Making a trip out of it? Venture further east to the ocean or the Vinyards. (Make sure to stop at all the local farms on your way to the vineyards)

Ocean beaches:

Smiths Point Beach

1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967

Cupsogue Beach County Park

975 Dune Rd, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Vineyards:

Kontokosta Winery

One of the only waterfront vineyards—insane views over Long Island Sound. Best for sunsets.

Baiting Hollow Winery

Sparkling Pointe Vineyards & Winery

Pindar Vineyards

Jamesport Vineyards

Macari Vineyards

Riverhead Cider House

Briermere Farms

(the greatest pies)

We hope you have an incredible stay. We can't wait to see you all at the wedding! xx