Oyster Bay Cove, New York
Oyster Bay Cove is a village of 2,075 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Oyster Bay Cove
Townapedia lists 203 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 32 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bayville Bridge, Cold Spring Harbor Light, Raynham Hall Museum and Earle-Wightman House Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Oyster Bay Cove
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About Oyster Bay Cove
Oyster Bay Cove is a village located within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Oyster Bay area, which is anchored by Oyster Bay. The population was 2,265 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oyster Bay Cove, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Cold Spring Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 3.8 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Watson School of Biological Sciences
School · 2.0 mi
Graduate school at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Museums and landmarks203
Raynham Hall Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Guided tours on We,Fr,Su at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Self-guided AR tours on Tu,Th,Sa from 13:00-16:00 (last entry 16:30).
20 West Main Street, Oyster Bay
Tu-Su 13:00-17:00
Adam-Derby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Oyster Bay, New York
34 Derby Court, Oyster Bay
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Private, non-profit research institution in New York, United States
Edward H. Swan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Oyster Bay, NY, listed on the NRHP in New York
40 Cove Neck Road, Oyster Bay
Elmwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic home located at Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York
24 Tiffany Road, Oyster Bay
Moore's Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building located in the downtown area of the Hamlet of Oyster Bay
1 East Main Street, Oyster Bay
Benjamin Moore Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Homer Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Lloyd Harbor, New York, NRHP-listed in Suffolk County, New York
Christeen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Sloop
Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic buildings in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, United States
191 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Cove Neck Tennis Court
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
2 Tennis Court Road, Oyster Bay
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Muttontown Preserve
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
2 Spring
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
2 Spring Street, Oyster Bay
Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00
Cafe Al Dente
Restaurant · Italian, American · 1.6 mi
62 South Street
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00
L'Étoile
Restaurant · French · 1.6 mi
108 South Street, Oyster Bay
We-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 16:00-22:00
Rothmann's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.9 mi
6319 Northern Boulevard, East Norwich
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 10:30-15:00,16:30-21:00
Stellina
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
76 South Street
Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Sweet Tomato
Restaurant · Italian, Sandwich, Soup · 1.7 mi
91 Audrey Avenue
Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 08:30-16:30
Teddy’s Bully Bar
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
46 Audrey Avenue
Mo off; Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
The Audrey
Restaurant · American, Seafood, Bar And Grill · 1.6 mi
30 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
Tu-We 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-01:00;...
Oyster Bay Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
36 Audrey Avenue
Mo-Th 13:00-22:00; Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-20:00
20 more on the map.
History
The village incorporated in 1931, and on January 14, 1932, residents unanimously voted in George T. Bowdoin as the first Mayor of Oyster Bay Cove.
The village expanded its borders through annexations in 1963.
From the History section of Oyster Bay Cove, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship20
Christ Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
61 East Main Street, Oyster Bay
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
60 East Main Street, Oyster Bay
First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
True Life Christian Worship Center
Church · 1.7 mi
84 Orchard Street, Oyster Bay
New Dream United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.0 mi
1300 Jericho Oyster Bay Road, East Norwich
Hood African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · 1.5 mi
137 South Street, Oyster Bay
St. Sergius of Radonezh Chapel
Church · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
6850 North Hempstead Turnpike, Oyster Bay Cove
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Oyster Bay High School
School · 1.3 mi
150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay
Healthcare1
Map of Oyster Bay Cove
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 66°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerport (7 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
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- East Norwich 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Laurel Hollow 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Cold Spring Harbor 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Syosset 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Muttontown 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Upper Brookville 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Mill Neck 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Bayville 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Locust Valley 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Huntington Station 5 mi east, 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
- Townsend House, Benson J Lossing, Public domain
- Oyster Bay Christ Church Exterior, Idoysterbay, CC BY 3.0
- Oyster Bay Moore's Building in 2008b, Isaac D. Kremer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harry Wood House; 481 NY 25A, Huntington, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oyster Bay Presbyterian Church, Inoysterbay at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Titus-Bunce House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shore Road Historic District, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eliphas Buffett House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chelsea-Benjamin Moore Estate-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Potter–Williams House in Huntington, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harbor Road Historic District, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Neck Road Historic District, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fire District Hook and Ladder Company Building, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Massapeag Vicinity-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Methodist Episcopal Church Cold Spring Harbor NY Feb 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Buffett House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Lloyd House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oyster Bay Post Office, Idoysterbay, CC BY 3.0
- Jsj-013-Clubhouse Seawanhaka-Corinthian, John S. Johnston, Public domain
- Old Oyster Bay Station 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Williams House; Halesite, NY-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate Main House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oheka Castle 0818b, Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Homer Davis House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dowden Tannery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Library 02 (9353981331) (2), Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0
- SagamoreHill, Schwalbe from german Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center fountain, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theodore and Edith Roosevelt Grave, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center entrance, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theodore Roosevelt Grave Oyster Bay, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- President Theodore Roosevelt Gravestone, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theodore Roosevelt's Graves, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theodore Roosevelt's grave in Oyster Bay, on Long Island. - panoramio, olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0
- At Long Island 2025 053, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2025 060, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2025 058, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2025 059, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2025 054, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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