Sands Point, New York
Sands Point is a village of 2,722 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Sands Point
Townapedia lists 52 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Execution Rocks Light, Bar Beach, Monfort Cemetery and Polish American Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Sands Point
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About Sands Point
Sands Point is a village located at the tip of the Cow Neck Peninsula within the Town of North Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 2,712 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sands Point, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Execution Rocks Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
North Hempstead Beach Park
Beach · 3.2 mi
Beach in New York, United States
Sands Point Light
Lighthouse · 1.6 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Webb Institute
School · 3.8 mi
Private engineering college in New York, USA
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
Museums and landmarks52
Monfort Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Cemetery in Port Washington, New York
Polish American Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
Polish-American museum in Port Washington, New York, U.S
16 Belleview Avenue, Port Washington
We-Fr 10:00-14:00
Thomas Dodge Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
58 Harbor Road, Port Washington
Hempstead House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Estate in Sands Point, New York, United States
John Philip Sousa House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
12 Hicks Lane, Port Washington
Sands Family Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic cemetery in New York, United States
William Landsberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in North Hempstead, New York
5 Tianderah Road, Port Washington
Almeron and Olive Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic home in Plandome, New York
Central Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic commercial building in Nassau County, New York
Christ Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic commercial building in Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York
Clapham-Stern House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Crowell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
40 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
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Village Club of Sands Point
Golf course · 1.2 mi
Park and golf club in Sands Point, New York, United States
1 Thayer Lane, Port Washington
Bay Walk Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in Port Washington North, Nassau County, New York
64 Shore Road, Port Washington
Manorhaven Beach Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in Manorhaven, Nassau County, New York
Stannards Brook County Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Charles Street, Port Washington
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Sunset Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Public park in Port Washington and Baxter Estates, New York
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 3.7 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Merriman Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
North Hempstead Town Dock
Park · 1.5 mi
Park and dock in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
Plandome Pond Park
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in Plandome Heights, New York, United States
Waldmann Memorial Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Park and veterans memorial in Munsey Park, Nassau County, New York
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
Restaurant Yamaguchi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.8 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
Butler's Flat
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
86 Orchard Beach Boulevard, Port Washington
We-Su 12:00-20:00; Mo,Tu off
Bonsai Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.8 mi
102 Main Street, Port Washington
Boychik's Bagels
Restaurant · Bagel · 2.0 mi
900 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Margarita's Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
97 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
34 more on the map.
History
What is now the Village of Sands Point was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native Americans. In 1644, the area was settled by European colonists – namely, Dutchmen and Englishmen, after they purchased the territory comprising Cow Neck and its vicinity from the Matinecocks. A number of these early settlers belonged to prominent, early Long Island families – including members of the Sands, Mott, and Cornwell families, among others.
The Village of Sands Point – much like the eponymous cape at the tip of the village – is named for the Sands family. This family had long resided on Cow Neck, having arrived during colonial times. The family owned a considerable amount of property in the modern-day village.
The Village of Sands Point was incorporated in 1910, comprising land primarily belonging to three families: the Cornwell family, the Sands family, and the Vanderbilt family. In 1912, the village absorbed the adjacent, incorporated villages of Barker's Point and Mott's Point – both of which had incorporated at the same time as Sands Point; residents of the three incorporated villages approved of the consolidation proposal on July 23 of that year, with the newly-consolidated village retaining the Sands Point name.
From the History section of Sands Point, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship18
St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
17 Vanderventer Avenue, Port Washington
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.8 mi
20 Mackey Avenue, Port Washington
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
1 Avenue A, Port Washington
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
48 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
6 Cottonwood Road, Port Washington
Port Jewish Center
Place of worship · Reformed · 0.8 mi
24 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1327 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Chabad of Port Washington
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
80 Shore Road, Port Washington
Shopping7
Shields Plumbing & Hardware
Hardware store · 1.5 mi
267 Main Street, Port Washington
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
School · 2.1 mi
Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington
Healthcare1
Map of Sands Point
223 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 27°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 71°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 69°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 51°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bronx (8 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, 10 miles away.
- Port Washington North 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Manorhaven 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Baxter Estates 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Port Washington 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Kings Point 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Flower Hill 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Plandome 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Glen Cove 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Great Neck 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Glenwood Landing 4 mi southeast, about 6 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
- SandsPointBeach5505, GK tramrunner229, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Community Synagogue, Sands Point, NY August 8, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- The Community Synagogue, Sands Point, NY August 8, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- The Community Synagogue, Sands Point, NY August 8, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- 1993 Honda Today Associe Gi, rear right (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2002 Mazda Millenia in Black, rear right (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2002 Mazda Millenia in Black, front right (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2006 Acura TL, front left (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2006 Acura TL, rear left (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015 Nissan Murano SL in Pacific Sunset, rear left (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015 Nissan Murano SL in Pacific Sunset, front left (Sands Point), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hempstead House at Castle Gould at Sands Point Preserve at Sunset, Go4morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Village Club of Sands Point at PWB & Harbor Rd jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Monfort Cemetery, Port Washington, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Dodge Homestead at night, Michael J. Francese, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Village Club of Sands Point, Sands Point, NY C, Jay_Zee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HempsteadHouseSandsPoint, Gyrofrog, Public domain
- John Philip Sousa House front cottage, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Landsberg House - July 2016, Midmod2000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 362 Sea Cliff Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Line4046 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Historical Collection., Public domain
- Old Glen Cove NY Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 207 Carpenter Avenue, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street School Port Wash jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- 112 Sea Cliff Avenue Sea Cliff New York, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sea Cliff Firehouse 2015, 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
- "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
- 52 Eighteenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 137 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY, Kenspencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 378 Glen Avenue E 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephen Harding House 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
- Clapham-Stern House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church Sea Cliff 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 19 Locust Place 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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