Sea Cliff, New York
Sea Cliff is a village of 5,033 people in Nassau County, New York, founded in 1883.
Why visit Sea Cliff
Townapedia lists 104 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bar Beach, Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center, Garvies Point Museum and Central Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Sea Cliff
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sea Cliff
Sea Cliff is a village located within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the greater Glen Cove area, which is anchored by the City of Glen Cove. The population was 5,062 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sea Cliff, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
School · 3.3 mi
US research center
LIU Post
School · 3.3 mi
Private university in Brookville, New York, USA
North Hempstead Beach Park
Beach · 1.3 mi
Beach in New York, United States
Webb Institute
School · 2.7 mi
Private engineering college in New York, USA
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
Museums and landmarks104
Central Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in Nassau County, New York
93 Central Avenue, Sea Cliff
Christ Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York
355-359 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff
Crowell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
375 Littleworth Lane, Sea Cliff
House at 103 Roslyn Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
103 Roslyn Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 112 Sea Cliff Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
112 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 115 Central Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
115 Central Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 137 Prospect Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
137 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 173 Sixteenth Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
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
Historic house in New York, United States
176 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 18 Seventeenth Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
18 17th Avenue, Sea Cliff
House at 19 Locust Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
19 Locust Place, Sea Cliff
92 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Bay Walk Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Port Washington North, Nassau County, New York
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 2.9 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Manorhaven Beach Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Manorhaven, Nassau County, New York
Merriman Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
North Hempstead Town Dock
Park · 2.9 mi
Park and dock in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
Sunset Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Public park in Port Washington and Baxter Estates, New York
Welwyn Preserve
Park · 2.7 mi
Public nature reserve in Glen Cove, on the North Shore of Long Island in New York State
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
The Cove
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.9 mi
74 Shore Road, Glen Cove
We 12:00-21:00; Th 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
The Sunset Club
Restaurant · Italian, Burger · 0.7 mi
494 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.5 mi
1 Village Square, Glen Cove
Mo-Fr 06:30-21:30; Sa 07:00-21:30; Su 07:00-21:00
History
Sea Cliff incorporated as a village in 1883, with the growing community seeking to gain home rule powers and better control local affairs.
The community's public library initially opened in 1894. It formally became a village-administered agency in 1927, through a transfer of charter.
In 1968, the village moved its government offices and administrative facilities to its current location in the former Sea Cliff Methodist Church building and parsonage, which had been donated to the village by the church. The library followed suit in 1970, when it, too, moved into the building. The Sea Cliff Museum opened within the building later in the decade, following the United States Bicentennial.
In March 2025, Robert Ehrlich, the founder of Pirate's Booty, falsely claimed to be the mayor of Sea Cliff during a "tense standoff at Village Hall", making reference to the Citizen Empowerment Act. Village officials refuted Ehrlich's claim. Ehrlich ran for mayor as a write-in candidate, but lost to incumbent Elena Villafane by a vote of 1,064-62.
From the History section of Sea Cliff, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places
253 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff
St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.6 mi
131 Carpenter Avenue, Sea Cliff
United Methodist Church of Sea Cliff
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
63 Downing Avenue, Sea Cliff
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
School · 2.1 mi
Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington
Map of Sea Cliff
240 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 (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, 12 miles away.
- Glenwood Landing 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Glen Head 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Port Washington 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Old Brookville 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Baxter Estates 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Roslyn Harbor 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Glen Cove 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Port Washington North 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Sands Point 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Greenvale 3 mi southeast, about 4 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
- Central Hall, 93 Central Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY sm, Ken Spencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Luke's Church Sea Cliff 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 362 Sea Cliff Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 207 Carpenter Avenue, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- 19 Locust Place 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 176 Prospect Avenue 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 285 Sea Cliff Avenue 2015, 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
- 357-359 Sea Cliff Avenue sm, Ken Spencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 199 Prospect Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 240 Sea Cliff Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rescue Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 Firehouse, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Clifton House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Glen Cove NY Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street School Port Wash jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Willet Titus House(Beacon); Roslyn, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn East Gate Toll House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn Cemetery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shops in downtown Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Matinecock Meeting House, Jmsteinberg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenridge-Arthur Williams House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn National Bank & Trust(Tyrone)-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monfort Cemetery, Port Washington, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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