Life in Stony Brook

Mention of these resources is for information only and is not intended as an endorsement. The following is listed solely for your convenience and their inclusion implies no recommendations or guarantee on the part of the University. For additional information in things to do within the local area, consult the "Beyond the Brook" page from SBU Student Life.

Stony Brook is approximately halfway between New York City (60 miles to the west) and Montauk Point (60 miles to the east). The East End of Long Island forks at Riverhead and then leads to either the South Fork - Montauk Point - or the North Fork - Orient Point.

For transportation options in New York City, visit the Metropolitan Transportation Authority system maps.

Five minutes away from SBU by car is Port Jefferson, home to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company that provides ferry rides to and from Bridgeport, Connecticut daily. On the North Fork there is also Cross Sound Ferry that runs from Orient Point to New London, Connecticut.

Stony Brook is one of the three villages in the Three Village School District along with Setauket and Old Field. It is located on Long Island’s north shore in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County on the coast of the Long Island Sound. Local area beaches that are open to Brookhaven residents with proof of residency are West Meadow Beach and Cedar Beach. The south shore of Long Island is about 45 minutes away and has many Atlantic Ocean beaches that are open to the public including Smith Point County Park, Robert Moses State Park and Jones Beach State Park.

Stony Brook and the surrounding towns are also steeped in history. The Three Village area was the site of the Culper Spy Ring during the time of the Revolutionary War. Area museums and historical societies provide insights into the community’s history:

Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages Stony Brook, NY 631-751-0066 http://www.longislandmuseum.org/	Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society Miller Place, NY 631-476-5742 http://www.mpmshistoricalsociety.org
Three Village Historical Society Setauket, NY 631-751-3730 http://www.tvhs.org/	Smithtown Historical Society Smithtown, NY 631-265-6768 http://www.smithtownhistorical.org/

Restaurants of all ethnic backgrounds are everywhere on Long Island. To get you started in the immediate area, here is a sample listing - most of which are accessible by the county bus system. Mention of these resources is for information only and is not intended as an endorsement. The following is listed solely for your convenience and their inclusion implies no recommendations or guarantee on the part of the University.

Smith Haven Mall • California Pizza Kitchen • The Cheesecake Factory • Bahama Breeze	Tara Inn 1519 Main Street Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-9602	Salsa Salsa 142 Main Street Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-9700
Green Cactus Fresh Mexican Grill 1099 North Country Road Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-0700	Curry Club at SaGhar 111 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-751-4845	Eastern Pavilion 750 Route 25A Setauket, NY 11733 631-751-1888
Druthers Coffee 1113 North Country Road Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-364-9667	Crazy Beans 97 Main Street Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-675-6964	Slurp Ramen 109 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-509-1166

There are many hotels on Long Island. The closest ones to campus are listed here: Mention of these resources is for information only and is not intended as an endorsement. The following is listed solely for your convenience and their inclusion implies no recommendations or guarantee on the part of the University.

Stony Brook Hilton Garden Inn
1 Circle Road
Stony Brook, New York, 11794
631-941-2980
(on-campus)

Holiday Inn Express
3131 Nesconset Highway
Centereach, NY 11720
631-471-8000
(free shuttles to/from
airport and SBU)

Three Village Inn
150 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
631-751-0555

Danfords Hotel and Marina
25 East Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
800-332-6367

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