Port Jefferson Station has beach access and community spirit
Port Jefferson Station is an unincorporated hamlet south of the tourist-filled Port Jefferson village. Locals live 10 minutes away from Long Island's north shore beaches and minutes from the Long Island Rail Road, which gives commuters an easier path to central New York than driving over an hour west. “This is a very community-oriented place. When there’s someone in need, the community comes together to support them. And we have lots of areas with sidewalks and streetlights that you can’t get in other places,” says Lisa Molinelli, an experienced Realtor with Coach Realtors who's also a member of the Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce. Quiet streets, a strong sense of community and easy beach access make this town one to remember. “It’s a nice and peaceful place to live. There are a ton of great restaurants and lots of nature,” says Jennifer Nyx, a local and licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Points North.
Port Jefferson Beach is just minutes away from Port Jefferson Station.
Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson is a great place to relax and watch the boats.
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Dining at family-owned spots like Carnival
There are fast food chains along Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway, but locals often get a table at Carnival to try their famous Italian cuisine. In addition to Carnival, Nyx also recommends Colosseo Pizza. Margaritas Cafe, a community staple according to Molinelli, recently underwent renovations to refresh their building and authentic Mexican dishes. Zorba the Greek is a family-owned spot that has been serving up lunch and dinner options since 1980. “Toast and Coffee moved from Port Jefferson to Port Jefferson Station, and they’ve been packed since they opened,” Nyx says. Port Plaza has Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, where locals pick up groceries. Nesconset Shopping Center is the busiest destination since it holds HomeGoods, Dollar Tree and Carnival. Those who need more shopping options can take a 6-mile drive to visit the Smith Haven Mall or see what locally owned stores are open in downtown Port Jefferson.
Toast Coffeehouse in Port Jefferson Station is an immensely popular breakfast place.
Setauket Pastaria in East Setauket near Port Jefferson Station serves excellent Italian fare.
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People flock to see the Polar Express
The Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce operates out of a restored 1900s passenger train car and hosts an annual summer concert series in the park right next door. “We’re one of the only communities that puts on a Polar Express. People come from all over to see it, and we also do an Easter Express,” Molinelli says.
Long-term residents choose ranch homes
Most homes lining the wide streets are ranches ranging from $350,000 to $700,000. Residents often get large yards, long paved driveways and tall oak trees that shade their homes. Condos with two bedrooms and attached garages in the 55-and-older communities often sell for $600,000 to $750,000. Homes also have breathing room between their neighbors, so they don’t feel like they live on top of each other. “I’ve seen a lot of people buy their parents' homes and stay. New growth has been some senior communities or spot building, where a developer buys an acre of land and breaks it up into parcels. There’s also a plan to revamp one of our shopping centers into multi-family housing with stores on the first floor,” Molinelli says.
You can find many one-story, ranch-style homes in the Port Jefferson Station neighborhood.
There are a range of different style ranch homes in Port Jeff Station.
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Learning the basics and job skills at Comsewogue High
Norwood Avenue Elementary School offers kindergarten through second-grade classes and earns an A-minus from Niche. Students later attend Boyle Road Elementary School, which gets a B-plus, for the third through fifth grade. The B-rated John F. Kennedy Middle is the next step, and students go on to graduate from Comsewogue High School, which earns an A-minus. Comsewogue High also features a Brew Crew Cafe, where students can start building their resumes without leaving campus.
The Warriors Football field at Comsewogue High School.
Study hard at Comsewogue High School.
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Day trips at Cedar Beach or West Meadow Beach
When residents need a place to let their kids or pets run around, they take them to Washington Avenue Park, a small area with playground equipment and a baseball diamond that doubles as an open grassy area. Bikers, walkers and runners test themselves on the Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway. This paved path runs less than 4 miles from the parking lot in Port Jefferson Station to Setauket. For more relaxed fun, residents drive 10 minutes to Cedar Beach or West Meadow Beach. Both feature large parking lots, playground equipment and miles of sand and rock shores that look out over the Long Island Sound. The Comsewogue Public Library also offers monthly programs and shelves stocked with good reads for those who prefer to have fun indoors.
The fishing pier at Cedar West Beach is the best place to fish and watch the sunset.
NID 507959 West Meadow Beach is popular with its walking path, fishing, and beach playground.
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Quick commutes to Mather Hospital
Patchogue Road takes commuters to the Port Jefferson train station or Mather Hospital. Locals who want a quick route to Smith Haven Mall or Ronkonkoma train station hop on the nearby Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway.
Celebrating Greek culture at Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption
A few places of worship sit within Port Jefferson Station, including the North Shore Jewish Center, Full Gospel Christian Center and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption has been standing since 1959, and they host a Greek festival every August, complete with dancing, food, music, fireworks and raffles.
Guests enter the Port Jefferson Greek Festival.
The Port Jefferson Greek Festival is fun for the family.
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