Welcome to Oyster Bay
A wellspring of shops and restaurants within a tight-knit community center
A hamlet within the Town of Oyster Bay, this waterfront community situated along the bay for which it is named, has a bustling town center, train access to Manhattan and is well loved for its marine life. The community is perhaps most famous for
Sagamore Hill, an 83-acre national park that was once home to our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt called Oyster Bay home each summer, and now, 120 years later, that land calls to nature enthusiasts, schoolchildren and history buffs alike, year-round.
What to Love
• A good mix of fabulous restaurants and an unassuming nightlife
• Neighborhood shops of every kind
• A walkable town center that is friendly and active
• The treasured National Park, Sagamore Hill
Local Lifestyle
Oyster Bay thrives in part because of its location along the waterfront, which hosts annual festivals, but is also appreciated daily by locals and tourists. Family-run businesses, local shops, and a multitude of restaurants make up the town center, which is alive day and night. There is something for everyone in Oyster Bay; from coffee shops to gift shops, cooking classes to fine dining cuisine, it is the epicenter and heart of the North Shore.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The question most people have when coming to town is where to eat, since there are so many great options, and truly something for everyone. For fine dining, go to 2 Spring, a sophisticated date-night experience serving up delicious delicacies like caviar and foie gras, and a brunch menu you won't find anywhere else. Wild Honey is objectively one of the best meals in town; it is true American casual dining but with an upscale twist that is just delicious. Cooper Bluff and Coach Meeting House are run by the same family who have figured out the secret to a good time. Don't miss the live music at Cooper Bluff's, a perfect summertime night; and in the midst of winter, check out the private igloos at Coach Meeting House. Of course, there are also coffee shops, pubs, a fun-to-hang-out brewery, Italian (Stellina and Autentico are favorites), and more fine dining coming.
Things to Do
Oyster Bay hosts none other than the annual
Oyster Fest, which, now 40 years strong, has become the region's largest waterfront festival on the east coast. Each fall, thousands of locals and tourists pack into Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park to enjoy music, local artisans, family fun, and of course, great food. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is the
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, home to 14 acres of trails and gardens that host nature programs and summer camp. And
Planting Fields is a former Gold Coast estate that now welcomes people year-round to visit greenhouses, formal gardens, and famously cultivated landscapes on more than 400 acres of preserved land. Don't miss their Camellia Festival, or Arbor Day celebration each spring.
Schools
Oyster Bay shares a school district with East Norwich. Its grades are broken up into three schools; the youngest (pre-k through 2nd) attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, children in grades 3-6 go to the James H. Vernon School, while middle and high school students grades 7-12 come together at Oyster Bay High School, home of the Baymen. Also in Oyster Bay is St. Dominic High School, a well-attended private, Catholic school for the past nearly 100 years. They have a separate elementary and middle school as well for grades pre-kindergarten through 8th.
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