Port Washington, New York
Port Washington is a community of 18,004 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Port Washington
Townapedia lists 97 museums and landmarks, 92 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bar Beach, Manhasset Viaduct, Monfort Cemetery and Clifton.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Port Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Washington
Port Washington is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) on the Cow Neck Peninsula of Long Island, in Nassau County, New York, United States. The hamlet is the anchor community of the Greater Port Washington area. The population was 16,753 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Port Washington, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
North Hempstead Beach Park
Beach · 1.4 mi
Beach in New York, United States
Sands Point Light
Lighthouse · 3.7 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks97
Monfort Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cemetery in Port Washington, New York
Clifton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic mansion located at Roslyn Harbor in Nassau County, New York
355 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn
Crowell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
375 Littleworth Lane, Sea Cliff
George W. Denton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
57 West Shore Road, Roslyn
House at 173 Sixteenth Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
173 16th Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 176 Prospect Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
176 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 19 Locust Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
19 Locust Place, Sea Cliff
House at 195 Prospect Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
195 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 199 Prospect Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
199 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 332 Franklin Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
332 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 378 Glen Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
378 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 52 Eighteenth Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
52 18th Avenue, Sea Cliff
85 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds92
Village Club of Sands Point
Golf course · 1.4 mi
Park and golf club in Sands Point, New York, United States
1 Thayer Lane, Port Washington
Bay Walk Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Port Washington North, Nassau County, New York
64 Shore Road, Port Washington
Copley Pond Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 1.5 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Manorhaven Beach Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Manorhaven, Nassau County, New York
Merriman Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
73 Fenimore Road, Port Washington
Plandome Pond Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Plandome Heights, New York, United States
Stannards Brook County Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Charles Street, Port Washington
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Waldmann Memorial Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park and veterans memorial in Munsey Park, Nassau County, New York
North Hempstead Town Dock
Park · 1.2 mi
Park and dock in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
80 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Restaurant Yamaguchi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.4 mi
49 Main Street, Port Washington
Su-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00
Benihana
Restaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak · 2.1 mi
2105 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Bonsai Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
102 Main Street, Port Washington
Boychik's Bagels
Restaurant · Bagel
900 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
DiMaggio's Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian
706 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Margarita's Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
97 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
39 more on the map.
History
What is now Port Washington was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native Americans. European colonists – namely, Dutchmen and Englishmen – settled in the area in 1644, after they purchased land from the Matinecocks. Many of these settlers in modern-day Port Washington and across Cow Neck established farms or large colonial estates. Some of these early settlers belonged to prominent, early Long Island families – including members of the Hewlett, Sands, and Willets families, among others.
In the 1870s, Port Washington became an important sand-mining town; it had the largest sandbank east of the Mississippi River and easy barge access to Manhattan. Some 140 million cubic yards of local sand were used for concrete for skyscrapers in New York City (including the Empire State and Chrysler buildings), in addition to the New York City Subway. In 1998, the sand mines were redeveloped as Harbor Links – a golf course for North Hempstead residents.
From the History section of Port Washington, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship21
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
17 Vanderventer Avenue, Port Washington
Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore
Place of worship · Reconstructionist · 2.1 mi
1001 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.6 mi
20 Mackey Avenue, Port Washington
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1 Avenue A, Port Washington
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
48 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
6 Cottonwood Road, Port Washington
Port Jewish Center
Place of worship · Reformed · 1.8 mi
24 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
1327 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Shopping8
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
Grocery · 0.7 mi
364 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Shields Plumbing & Hardware
Hardware store · 1.0 mi
267 Main Street, Port Washington
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Former Site of Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
Center Drive, Roslyn
Healthcare2
Map of Port Washington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineola (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
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Great Neck 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Glen Cove 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Mineola 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- New Hyde Park 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Garden City 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Floral Park 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- New Cassel 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- New Rochelle 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Mamaroneck 8 mi north, about 13 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
- Main Street, Port Washington, Long island, New York, Looking East, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY May 16, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY May 16, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY May 16, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- LIRR M7 7828 at Port Washington station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple Beth Israel, Port Washington, NY August 8, 2026, Infrastorian, CC0
- Monfort Cemetery, Port Washington, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Village Club of Sands Point, Sands Point, NY C, Jay_Zee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clifton House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smith House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 173 Sixteenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 9 Locust Place 2013-09-29 17-50-42, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 52 Eighteenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The George W. Denton House, Inc. Village of Flower Hill, New York, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 378 Glen Avenue E 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crowell House 2013-09-29 17-20-18, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 58 Eighteenth Avenue 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 19 Locust Place 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 176 Prospect Avenue 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 332 Franklin Avenue 2013-09-29 17-47-29, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 65 Twentieth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 195 Prospect Avenue 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springbank House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 199 Prospect Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willowmere 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rescue Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 Firehouse, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- 362 Sea Cliff Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Glen Cove NY Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 207 Carpenter Avenue, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willet Titus House(Beacon); Roslyn, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 112 Sea Cliff Avenue Sea Cliff New York, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn East Gate Toll House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sea Cliff Firehouse 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn Cemetery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street, Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenridge-Arthur Williams House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "The Woodshed", Kenspencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 18 Seventeenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 103 Roslyn Avenue, Sea Cliff, Ken Spencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn House 2013-09-29 16-05-47, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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