Shinnecock Hills, New York
Shinnecock Hills is a community of 2,545 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Shinnecock Hills
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Balcastle, National Golf Links of America and Sebonack Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Shinnecock Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shinnecock Hills
Shinnecock Hills is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shinnecock Hills had a population of 2,282. It is the home of a leading golf club, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Ownership of the area has been the subject of a 2005 lawsuit filed by the Shinnecock Indian Nation.
From the Wikipedia article Shinnecock Hills, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Golf club in Southampton, New York
200 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton
Balcastle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Beach Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Dr. Wesley Bowers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Southampton, New York, listed on the NRHP in Suffolk County
James L. Breese House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Southampton Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
William Merritt Chase Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
North Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Southampton Yacht Club
Marina and boat launch · 0.8 mi
96 Little Neck Road, Southampton
Restaurants and cafes2
Mount Fuji Fine Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
1678 County Road 39, Shinnecock Hills
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping5
Shinnecock True Value Hardware East
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
849 County Road 39, Southampton
Green Art Plumbing & Irrigation Supplies
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
1580 County Road 39, Shinnecock Hills
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Southampton Medical Oncology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
640 County Road 39, Tuckahoe
Map of Shinnecock Hills
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mattituck (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
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
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Tuckahoe 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Hampton Bays 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- North Sea 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- East Quogue 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Flanders 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Laurel 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Jamesport 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Bridgehampton 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Noyack 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Mattituck 9 mi northwest, about 15 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
- Shinnecock Hills Alternative title(s): A View of Shinnecock, William Merritt Chase, Public domain
- Shinnecock-hills, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Balcastle-sh, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breese House; 155 Hill Road; Southampton, New York, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Agwam-park, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 600beach-road, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinnecock Hills Chase, Unknown author, Public domain
- Southampton-north-train, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Church (Southampton, New York) 001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
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