Port Washington (New York)

Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.

Understand

Port Washington is the main community in the Greater Port Washington area of the Town of North Hempstead. It tried incorporating itself as a city in the past – but the plans were unsuccessful, and as a result, it remains an unincorporated community governed by the Town of North Hempstead.

In addition to the hamlet, the Greater Port Washington area is the anchor community for the Villages of Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North, and Sands Point, and also serves as the anchor community for parts of the Village of Flower Hill.

People

Port Washington is a diverse community. It is home to large Italian, Jewish, and Asian populations, as well as a decent-sized Hispanic/Latino population (especially in the Village of Manorhaven). As such, you will likely hear many languages spoken. English is by far the most dominant. Spanish is also spoken quite frequently.

Get in

By train

The Port Washington LIRR station

The Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch terminates in Port Washington and offers frequent service between Manhattan and Port Washington.

By bus

Port Washington is served by the two of the Nassau Inter-County Express system's bus routes: the n23 (Mineola–Manorhaven) and the Port Washington Shuttle.

See

• Manhasset Bay. A large bay with great recreation opportunities and an excellent waterfront promenade. (updated Jul 2021)

Do

• Waterfront promenades. There are fantastic waterfront promenades along Manhasset Bay, which offer many recreational activities and spectacular views of the sunset (and even some views of the tips of some of the tallest buildings in Manhattan). (updated Jul 2021)

Eat

• Louie's, ☏ +1 516 883 4242. A famous and long-standing waterside restaurant which was featured in "Meet the Parents." A community staple, no visit to Port Washington is complete without visiting this treasured establishment. (updated Jul 2021)

Buy

• Main Street. Main Street in Port Washington features many stores worth visiting. (updated Jul 2021)

Main Street in Port Washington

Sleep

• Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn, 3 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, ☏ +1 516 626-3600. Despite its name, it is located in Port Washington and not the Village of Roslyn. Amenities include a fitness center and an indoor pool, (updated Apr 2023)

Stay safe

Port Washington is generally a safe place to visit. Contrary to the rumors, Manorhaven is not very dangerous and in reality is a diverse, welcoming community. There is, however, an industrial section in Manorhaven which is not the most eye-pleasing of areas and can feel unpleasant (like any other stereotypical industrial area).

Go next

• Flower Hill
• Garden City
• Manhasset