Why visit Seaford
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Seaford Cinemas, Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh Railroad Complex and Samuel and Elbert Jackson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Seaford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seaford
Seaford is a census-designated place in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 15,251 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Seaford, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks16
Wantagh Railroad Complex
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Railway station in Wantagh, the United States of America
sunrise-sunset
Samuel and Elbert Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Wantagh, New York, NRHP-listed
1542 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Jerusalem District No. 5 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in New York, United States
Wantagh Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
1700 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Apr 15-Nov 15 Su 12:00-14:00
House at 390 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
390 Ocean Avenue, Massapequa
John Jackson II House
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
1419 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Matt the Cyclist
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
In memory of the late Matt Scarpati.
T. Jones' Cabin
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Only mention is on trail map.
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Cedar Creek Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Park in Seaford, Nassau County, New York, United States
Wantagh Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Public park in Nassau County, New York, US
Forest City Community Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in the Forest City section of North Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, United States
Twin Lakes Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
Former area of Wantagh State Park minus Mill Pond Park. Official name of the entire area is unknown.
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Krisch's
Restaurant · American, Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
11 Central Avenue, Massapequa
Mo 12:00-22:00; Tu-Su 09:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-23:00
Massapequa Diner
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
4420 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa
06:00-02:00; Th 06:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · Mexican, American, Italian · 1.8 mi
2693 Merrick Road, Bellmore
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
4301 Merrick Road, Massapequa
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 05:30-19:30
21 more on the map.
History
The original settlers of Seaford were the Marsapeaques, a Native American Indian tribe. They called the area "Great Water Land."
European settlement began with the arrival of Captain John Seaman, a native of Seaford, East Sussex, in England. After obtaining the patent for the area, Seaman oversaw the creation of Jerusalem South, the first European name given to the community which was to become Seaford. It was also widely referred to as Seaman's Neck.
During the 19th century, as villages across Long Island started to grow (due to the creation of the Long Island Rail Road), Jerusalem South seemed to be unaffected. In 1868 the community was renamed to "Seaford", in honor of Captain Seaman's hometown in England. During this time, Seaford remained an agricultural area. Over time, Seaford gained a post office, a church, and a one-room school, established in what would many years later become the first fire house and, as of 1976, the Seaford Historical Museum.
With the creation of Sunrise Highway in 1929, Seaford started to see a large influx of inhabitants. Before 1929, Seaford had approximately 1,200 citizens. Within 25 years, this number would triple.
From the History section of Seaford, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Grace Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Massapequa Public Library - Central Avenue Branch
Library · 1.4 mi
523 Central Avenue, Massapequa
Healthcare5
Map of Seaford
166 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 69°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wantagh Cedar Creek (1 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, 6 miles away.
- Massapequa 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Bellmore 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- North Wantagh 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Massapequa Park 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- North Massapequa 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- North Bellmore 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- East Massapequa 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Merrick 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Levittown 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- North Merrick 4 mi northwest, 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
- Old Wantagh Station, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Grace Church, OrionBlue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel and Elbert Jackson House - Wantagh NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerusalem District Number 5 Schoolhouse; Levittown, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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