Welcome to Centerport
Enjoy the attractions of a suburban neighborhood in Centerport
Centerport is a hamlet and census-designated place in Suffolk County, N.Y., known for its popular attractions and numerous restaurants, parks, and coffee shops. Around 1700, the city was named Little Cow Harbor before being renamed Centreport in 1836 (and later Centerport). The name Centerport denotes the area’s geographical position midway between the east and west boundaries of Huntington.
With a population of 5,773, Centerport is a highly residential neighborhood, with most residents being homeowners. Despite being a suburban community, Centerport features several luxurious homes in scenic locations and a great coastal beach area. It is also characterized by winding driveways and beachfront hills, including a beachfront location creating extensive boating and sailing culture.
What to Love
- Beachfront location
- Popular, scenic attractions
- Rural feel
- Numerous and diverse restaurants, parks, and coffee shops
- Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Local Lifestyle
Living in Centerport gives a rural feel where most residents have families and own homes. The neighborhood offers a hilly terrain that creates beautiful water views in certain areas; there is a beach with a picnic, playground, and pavilion area. Centerport also features public schools that are highly rated, plenty of open space, and attraction sites.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Whether visiting or relocating to Centerport, you have a lot of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
The Purple Elephant is an excellent destination for a unique dining experience that serves healthy and sustainable Latin-inspired dishes with diverse vegan options. This Latin-American restaurant remains among the best beachy eateries with a patio and Long Island’s top restaurant for vegans, meat lovers, and vegetarians.
For elegant local steaks, weekend brunch, and sushi, check out
Mill Pond House, a cozy colonial built nearly a century ago. It is a seafood restaurant with a patio and seasonal tiki bar overlooking the pond.
Whales Tale is another casual seafood spot that visualizes the local, assorted characters of the North Shore nautical life. You can enjoy locally sourced and prepared fish and produce to pair with picturesque sunset views.
When looking to shop around the neighborhood, Centerport has several nearby shopping centers with several retailers with global fashion and designs. Visit
Survival, a women’s clothing retailer located at 90 Washington Dr. C, to begin your shopping experience. Centerport also offers endless entertainment opportunities. From visiting
Plaisance Beach Club to spending time at the
Centerport Beach Park, you have plenty of ways to entertain yourself in Centerport.
Things to Do
Centerport features several outdoor and indoor activities for residents and visitors looking to enjoy their stay in the neighborhood.
Centerport Beach is an excellent destination for recreational water activities, a picnic, outdoor showers, and a playground for kids. In addition, it includes a 230-foot beach on Northport Bay where residents and visitors can swim, paddle, run along the shore, fish, and boat.
If you need to explore the community’s history, head to
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, which features a distinctive combination of mansion, marine, and natural history museums, including a planetarium and park. It is designed as an informal educational facility that preserves, interprets, and enhances the Eagle’s Nests estate. The museum is also an enjoyable destination, showcasing several exhibitions and program themes around Long Island’s Gold Coast Era.
While in Centerport, you can spend lazy afternoons at
Huntington Beach and explore numerous family-friendly activities. This beach borders the Pacific Ocean and features a beautiful 8.5-mile beach and a mild climate for excellent surfing. Several reasons make Huntington Beach an ideal destination for residents and travelers, besides being a perfect destination for sun activities.
