Cedarhurst, New York
Cedarhurst is a village of 7,320 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Cedarhurst
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 72 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Atlantic Beach Bridge, Hook Creek Bridge, Rock Hall and Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cedarhurst
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About Cedarhurst
Cedarhurst (historically known as Ocean Point) is a village in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 7,374 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Cedarhurst, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Hook Creek Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge in Queens and Meadowmere Park, New York
Museums and landmarks8
Rock Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house museum in New York, United States
199 Broadway, Lawrence
Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district
TWA Flight Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in New York City
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Government building in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York
Town of Hempsted Sanitary District No. 1 9-11 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
North Woodmere Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
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Springfield Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Public park in Springfield Gardens section of Queens, New York City
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes72
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.0 mi
25402 Rockaway Boulevard, Rosedale
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-23:00
New Great Wall
Restaurant · Chinese, Sushi · 1.5 mi
1191 Broadway, Hewlett
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-22:00
Smash House
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Salad
594 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst
Mo-Th 12:00-00:00; Su 18:30-00:00
Cucina di Vargas
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
12 Franklin Avenue, Hewlett
Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Bagelo
Bakery · 1.5 mi
26 Franklin Avenue, Hewlett
Mo-Fr 05:00-16:00; Sa, Su 06:00-14:00
60 more on the map.
History
The village was incorporated in 1910. It is part of the "Five Towns," together with the village of Lawrence and the hamlets of Woodmere and Inwood, and "The Hewletts," which consist of the villages of Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck and the hamlet of Hewlett, along with Woodsburgh.
Cedarhurst's early name was Ocean Point. Rail service arrived in 1869 which led people to the area, especially to the Rockaway Hunting Club, built in Cedarhurst in 1878. A post office was established in 1884, and Ocean Point was renamed Cedarhurst, partly at the request of the Hunt Club. The name Cedarhurst is in reference to a grove of trees that once stood at the post office.
In 1959, the present Cedarhurst Village Hall was erected. This two-story building houses the village's government.
For many years, Central Avenue, the area's main business district, was considered the Rodeo Drive of Long Island, offering upscale shops and boutiques to shoppers from around the area. With the growth of the local Orthodox Jewish community, many stores and restaurants now cater to the needs of this community. As observant Jews do not shop on the Jewish Sabbath, many of the street's businesses are closed on Saturday, reducing the foot traffic for those stores that remain open on Saturdays.
From the History section of Cedarhurst, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship32
First Presbyterian Church of Far Rockaway
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Trinity Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Young Israel of North Woodmere Temple
Place of worship · Modern Orthodox · 1.4 mi
634 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream
Jewish Community Center of Inwood
Place of worship · 1.4 mi
44 Bayswater Boulevard, Inwood
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
School · 4.3 mi
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica
Excelsior Preparatory High School
School · 3.4 mi
143-10 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
School · 3.4 mi
143-10 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens
Healthcare11
Inwood Pharmacy & Surgical Supply
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
115 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood
Grand Central Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
420 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst
Hewlett Neighborhood Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1181 Broadway, Hewlett
Map of Cedarhurst
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 40°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New York Jfk Intl Ap 74486 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Woodmere 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Inwood 2 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Hewlett Harbor 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Valley Stream 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Atlantic Beach 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- East Atlantic Beach 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- East Rockaway 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Bay Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Lynbrook 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Long Beach 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cedarhurst Village Hall, Cedarhurst, NY August 8, 2022 (cropped), AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RockHallMuseumLawrenceNY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office-Far Rockaway 2013-09-29 18-43-34, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Chapel 2013-09-29 18-41-44, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sage Presbyterian Ch Far Rock jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Jfkairport, pheezy, CC BY 2.0
- Rockaway Bungalows 068, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coming into Land @ New York JFK, Rob Young, CC BY 2.0
- Atlantic Beach Bridge jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Meadowmere park bridge 20190109, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield Park (Queens) in Winter, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockaway Community Pk td 01, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
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