Oceanside, New York
Oceanside is a community of 31,639 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Oceanside
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 185 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Molloy University, Denton Homestead and House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oceanside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oceanside
Oceanside is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the southern part of the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 32,637 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oceanside, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Molloy University
School · 3.7 mi
Private Catholic university in Long Island, New York
Nunley's
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Carousel and amusement park in New York
Museums and landmarks25
Denton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic home located at East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York
60 Denton Avenue, East Rockaway
House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
251 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook
House at 474 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
474 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
Barkin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Long Beach, New York
Cobble Villa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic home located at Long Beach in Nassau County, New York
Granada Towers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in Long Beach, New York, United States
Haviland-Davison Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Mill in New York, United States of America
House at 226 West Penn Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Pauline Felix House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Samuel Vaisberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Baldwin Harbor Town Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in the United States of America
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
Norman Levy Park and Preserve
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Ocean Beach Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Park and beach in Long Beach, New York, United States
Silver Lake Park
Park · 1.6 mi
A park in Baldwin with 2 lakes and a memorial to WW2 veterans
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes185
Mojo RVC
Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 1.7 mi
Located in Rockville Centre, NY, Mojo RVC is a vibrant Latin fusion restaurant that brings the bold flavors of Latin America to Long...
300 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre
Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-01:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00;...
Lia's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
60 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Masago
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
28 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:30, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:30
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
3939 Long Beach Road, Island Park
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pappa Gallo
Restaurant · Peruvian · 1.7 mi
273 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
Tu, We 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-01:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa...
Puerta Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
142 Main Street, East Rockaway
Mo closed, Tu-We 11:00-20:00, Th-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Italian, Asian, Mexican · 1.7 mi
17 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Tazzetto Authentic Italian Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe, Chocolate, Dessert, Gelato · 1.7 mi
263 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
08:00-21:00
George Martin the Original
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
65 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa...
173 more on the map.
History
Originally known as South Bay, the English government established a township there in 1674 called Christian Hook, basing the name on the predominant religious affiliation of colonists in the area. Land development proceeded rapidly, and oyster sales took their place as a dominant force, with the local business "Mott's Landing" becoming a favorite place to buy oysters.
From the History section of Oceanside, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship30
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
70 Vincent Street, Rockville Centre
Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church of Island Park
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.9 mi
83 Newport Road, Island Park
Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre
Place of worship · Conservative · 2.0 mi
295 Main Street, East Rockaway
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
240 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
Church · Catholic · 2.2 mi
Long Beach Road
Shiloh Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.0 mi
96 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre
Congregation Darchei Noam
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
3309 Skillman Avenue, Oceanside
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries72
East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School
School · 1.4 mi
443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway
Healthcare20
Cambridge Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
422 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway
Map of Oceanside
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oceanside (1 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, 8 miles away.
- East Rockaway 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Baldwin 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Lynbrook 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Freeport 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Long Beach 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Merrick 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Hempstead 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Franklin Square 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- North Valley Stream 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Elmont 6 mi northwest, about 9 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
- Oceanside Dump jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- MCU Oceanside jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Liberty Lighthouse Oceanside 20211019 182238284, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oceanside LIRR jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY - Winter 2014, Infosecgeorge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bristol & Mexico Monument in Lynbrook's Rockville Cemetery-- Jim Noone Piper, Lynhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 474 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton Homestead, East Rockaway-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Vaisberg House; Long Beach, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USPO Long Beach jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Freeport, NY post office 01 - cropped, lightened, perspective corrected, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pauline Felix House; Long Beach, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Barkin House; Long Beach, NY-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 73 Grove Street; Lynbrook, NY-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Rockville Centre, New York (Front View), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cobble Villa; Long Beach, New York-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 226 West Penn Street, Long Beach, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haviland-Davison Grist Mill-5, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Granada Towers Long Beach jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Wiki loves quinceanera gatherings, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Transtar, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Ford Collins TH 400, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Collins DH516 -980, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017 Ford Trans Tech SST-977, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2004 US BUS Sturdi HD, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2010 Retired, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lighthouse 20211019 182241724, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trans Tech Road Star, Brettmans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Bird International 3300, 2008ICBE200, CC BY 4.0
- Saltmarsh sharp tailed sparrow, Wolfgang Wander, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Rockaway LIRR jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dave Push Folklore marker 20240919 123033, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haviland Gristmill historic marker, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davison Homestead site historic marker, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander Davison homestead historic marker, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of first oven at Near Rockaway, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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