Why visit Poquott
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar Beach, Jacob K. Javits Lecture Center, Brewster House and Bayles Shipyard.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Poquott
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Poquott
Poquott is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The village is located in the Town of Brookhaven, on the North Shore of Long Island, and is officially known as the Incorporated Village of Poquott. The population was 903 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Poquott, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Cedar Beach
Beach · 3.1 mi
Beach in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States
Jacob K. Javits Lecture Center
School · 3.2 mi
Main lecture center at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
Old Field Point Light
Lighthouse · 2.2 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Stony Brook University
School · 3.0 mi
Public university in Stony Brook, New York, United States
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
School · 3.3 mi
Medical school in Stony Brook, Long Island, NY
Theatre Three
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theatre company in Port Jefferson, New York
Museums and landmarks14
Brewster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
Bayles Shipyard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in Port Jefferson, New York state, USA
Bethel-Christian Avenue-Laurel Hill Historical District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Brookhaven, New York
First National Bank of Port Jefferson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in New York, United States
Hawkins Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Port Jefferson Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Setauket Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic church in Setauket, New York
Sherwood-Jayne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Setauket, New York, USA
West Meadow Beach Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in the United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Frank Melville Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Park in Setauket, New York
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes28
Joey Z's
Restaurant · Greek, Italian, Seafood · 1.3 mi
217 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
16 more on the map.
History
Poquott was founded by European settlers in 1659. The peninsula came to be known as “George’s Neck”, and was developed mostly as farmland. A fort with a single 32-pound gun, dubbed “Fort Nonsense”, was erected at the tip of Poquott during the War of 1812. It did little to deter the British raiders who entered Port Jefferson Harbor.
As the 20th century approached, “California Grove” was established at what is now the foot of Washington Street (1883). California Grove was an amusement park that featured an oyster restaurant, dancing pavilion, skating rink, picnic grounds, and a pier at which the steamboat Notowantuc would unload tourists from Connecticut. The establishment of California Grove led to Poquott’s development as a summer bungalow community.
Poquott continued to grow as a summer community. Several camps (Dr. Petit’s Camp/Camp Woodbine/Pine Bluff Camp) dotted the shorelines of Poquott. At the turn of the century, large swaths of George’s Neck came into the hands of world traveler, financier, and businessman Edward Larocque Tinker. The Tinker family built several stunning homes throughout Poquott.
From the History section of Poquott, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Danfords Hotel, Marina & Spa
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
Churches and places of worship8
Caroline Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare1
Map of Poquott
128 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Setauket Strong Hcn (1 mi away), rain and snow from Mt Sinai, 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
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- East Setauket 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Old Field 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Stony Brook 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Terryville 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Mount Sinai 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Miller Place 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Head of the Harbor 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Centereach 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Selden 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- St. James 6 mi southwest, about 10 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
- Brewster House; East Setauket, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Setauketmillpond, Iracaz ( talk ). The original uploader was at ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caroline Church and Cemetery Nov 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Setauket Presbyterian Church, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Setauket Thompson House, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestMeadowBeach 02, CWii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sherwood-Jayne House; East Setauket-3, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zachariah Hawkins Homestead-3, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bayles Shipyard 1917 Machine Shop and Mould Loft Dec 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Port Jefferson 1st National Bank, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Jefferson Village Historic District Dec 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JacobKJavitsCenterStonyBrookUniversity, EdwinCasadoBaez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theater Three-Port Jefferson, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Field Point Light, Atorpey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, New York, Iracaz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Red-breasted-Nuthatch, Wolfgang Wander, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downy Woodpecker02, Wolfgang Wander, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downy Woodpecker01, Wolfgang Wander, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grasses (Setauket Harbor), Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Decorative grass, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- The harbor - 6306963394, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Shells (Setauket Harbor), Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Shapes and Shadows, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- The harbor (Setauket Harbor), Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- The lookout, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Gulls on the pier, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Swans (Setauket Harbor), Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Shells in formation, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Gulls taking a dip, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Docked (Setauket Harbor), Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Grasses and sky, Gail Frederick, CC BY 2.0
- Setauket NY at Dawn - panoramio, emantk7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Port Jefferson Power Station As Seen from the Ferry, SavidgeMichael, CC BY 4.0
- Brewster house from northeast, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brewster house closeup from northeast, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brewster house from southwest, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Jefferson Cannon, Gnupratchett, CC0
- Port Jefferson Harbour 2010, Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Cross 20190328, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2025 338, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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