Guidebook forWhimsey by The Sea

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Guidebook forWhimsey by The Sea

Essentials

Great place to shop for everything delicious. Fresh fruit, gourmet cheese and a huge selection of prepared foods, all made in house. They even have their own bakery with a fabulous spinach pie.
8 recommandé par les habitants
North Shore Farms
190 Glen Cove Ave
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to shop for everything delicious. Fresh fruit, gourmet cheese and a huge selection of prepared foods, all made in house. They even have their own bakery with a fabulous spinach pie.
A drug store with everything else you might have forgotten. Open 24/7 if you crave ice cream and cookies at 2 AM.
302 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
210 Union Ave
302 recommandé par les habitants
A drug store with everything else you might have forgotten. Open 24/7 if you crave ice cream and cookies at 2 AM.

Drinks & Nightlife

Want to just hang out with the locals and have some great bar food? Then this is your first stop.
K C Gallaghers
325 Sea Cliff Ave
Want to just hang out with the locals and have some great bar food? Then this is your first stop.
Partners is a Sea Cliff institution They serve a basic bar menu, burgers etc. but they are know for hosting a variety of music venues. Best to check with them for days and bands as they vary.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Partners
225 Sea Cliff Avenue
6 recommandé par les habitants
Partners is a Sea Cliff institution They serve a basic bar menu, burgers etc. but they are know for hosting a variety of music venues. Best to check with them for days and bands as they vary.

St Rocco's Bakery

Great pastries, coffee and pizza
If you can't live without Starbucks, this location has what you'll need.
Starbucks
202 Glen Cove Ave
If you can't live without Starbucks, this location has what you'll need.
Upscale Italian food with a longtime reputation for quality and service. A bit pricey but well worth it when you want a special dining experience. Valet parking & attentive staff are standard.
La Ginestra
50 Forest Ave
Upscale Italian food with a longtime reputation for quality and service. A bit pricey but well worth it when you want a special dining experience. Valet parking & attentive staff are standard.
This place has a posh atmosphere, very relaxing, great service & top-notch food. It's a bit more than some other places but worth it.
Heirloom Tavern
32 Railroad Ave
This place has a posh atmosphere, very relaxing, great service & top-notch food. It's a bit more than some other places but worth it.
The Lighthouse Cafe, located in Brewers Yatcht Yard, is a choice of many locals for a drink at sunset. Located at the water's edge in the local marina.
Safe Harbor Glen Cove
128 Shore Rd
The Lighthouse Cafe, located in Brewers Yatcht Yard, is a choice of many locals for a drink at sunset. Located at the water's edge in the local marina.
This is one of my all-time favorites with great atmosphere, friendly staff & the best burgers severed with waffle fries. Call ahead & reserve your spot. It's worth the trip.
Buckram Stables Cafe
31 Forest Ave
This is one of my all-time favorites with great atmosphere, friendly staff & the best burgers severed with waffle fries. Call ahead & reserve your spot. It's worth the trip.
Tired of traditional food? Then try this undiscovered gem that serves vegetarian cuisine in the most artistic shapes. The friendly staff will taylor your meal. Then visit their gift shop next door.
House of Dosas
416 S Broadway
Tired of traditional food? Then try this undiscovered gem that serves vegetarian cuisine in the most artistic shapes. The friendly staff will taylor your meal. Then visit their gift shop next door.
Open 24/7 serving everything they are famous for. They even have Baskin Robbins ice cream if you crave a sundae in the middle of the night.
Dunkin'
5 Brewster St
Open 24/7 serving everything they are famous for. They even have Baskin Robbins ice cream if you crave a sundae in the middle of the night.
Fine regional Italian food, casual atmosphere, good wine list, close to home
Tre Sorelle
347 Glen Cove Ave
Fine regional Italian food, casual atmosphere, good wine list, close to home
the food is fabulous, staff friendly, cozy atmosphere. Best to call fro reservations
Ernesto East
10 Railroad Ave
the food is fabulous, staff friendly, cozy atmosphere. Best to call fro reservations
Want breakfast in an old fashioned coffee shop without the fancy decor? Then, Henry's is for you. They still make their own and chocolates so plan to take some home.
Henry's Confectionery
8 Glen St
Want breakfast in an old fashioned coffee shop without the fancy decor? Then, Henry's is for you. They still make their own and chocolates so plan to take some home.
Want to splurge? This place is well worth it. Great food, service and impeccable detail to every part of your dining experience. Homemade pasta and desserts just like being in Italy.
La Piccola Liguria
47 Shore Rd
Want to splurge? This place is well worth it. Great food, service and impeccable detail to every part of your dining experience. Homemade pasta and desserts just like being in Italy.
If you want great pastry, coffee, home-style pizza, this is for you. Everything tastes as good as it looks. This is a true find.
8 recommandé par les habitants
St. Rocco's Bakery
4 St Rocco Pl
8 recommandé par les habitants
If you want great pastry, coffee, home-style pizza, this is for you. Everything tastes as good as it looks. This is a true find.
Family style, great food, ample portions to share served in a spacious newly completed quarters.
La Spezia
400 Glen Cove Ave
Family style, great food, ample portions to share served in a spacious newly completed quarters.
This beautifully renovated space serves some of the best food in the area. Eat in or outside on their patio. They have an extensive wine list. Live music adds to the ambience. Best to make reservations as seating is limited.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Room Tavern
242 Sea Cliff Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
This beautifully renovated space serves some of the best food in the area. Eat in or outside on their patio. They have an extensive wine list. Live music adds to the ambience. Best to make reservations as seating is limited.
This food is as close to Italy as you will get. Casual atmosphere but the food is the real thing. Their pizza and pesto are two treasures on their diverse menu.
Centro Cucina
43 Glen Cove Rd
This food is as close to Italy as you will get. Casual atmosphere but the food is the real thing. Their pizza and pesto are two treasures on their diverse menu.
Classic diner with good sandwiches and fast food fare. Open round-the-clock for all meals.
Glen Cove Diner
187 Glen St
Classic diner with good sandwiches and fast food fare. Open round-the-clock for all meals.

Everything Else

A truly iconic barber shop. You might feel as though you are back in Mayberry.
Bart's Barber Shop
272 Sea Cliff Ave
A truly iconic barber shop. You might feel as though you are back in Mayberry.
Local charming hair salon with a friendly staff who do high-quality work
316-324 Sea Cliff Ave
316-324 Sea Cliff Avenue
Local charming hair salon with a friendly staff who do high-quality work
Fussy about your wine? This supermarket-size store has a wide variety of wine and other beverages all at discounted prices.
BottleBuys
350 Glen Head Rd
Fussy about your wine? This supermarket-size store has a wide variety of wine and other beverages all at discounted prices.
A beautiful store, great selection of wine and spirits, all within walking distance. Tell the owner that you are staying at Whimsey By The Sea, and receive a 10% discount.
The Village Wine Merchant
252a Sea Cliff Ave
A beautiful store, great selection of wine and spirits, all within walking distance. Tell the owner that you are staying at Whimsey By The Sea, and receive a 10% discount.
This branch is open 24/7 and has everything including snacks, ice cream, socks, makeup and of course aspirin.
CVS
201 Glen St
This branch is open 24/7 and has everything including snacks, ice cream, socks, makeup and of course aspirin.

Shopping

Have to have luxury shopping? Now you found it. Gucci, Prada, Brooks Bothers, Donna Karan, Dior, Escada, Michael Kors & Ralph Lauren are all neighbors.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Americana Manhasset
2060 Northern Blvd
31 recommandé par les habitants
Have to have luxury shopping? Now you found it. Gucci, Prada, Brooks Bothers, Donna Karan, Dior, Escada, Michael Kors & Ralph Lauren are all neighbors.
Need a quick fix for discount shopping? This TJ Maxx has everything from house wears to children's clothes, women's shoes & bags galore and men's stuff too all at great prices.
T.J. Maxx
2315 New Hyde Park Rd
Need a quick fix for discount shopping? This TJ Maxx has everything from house wears to children's clothes, women's shoes & bags galore and men's stuff too all at great prices.
This is a great store that is always stocked with high-end goods from around the world.
491 recommandé par les habitants
Bloomingdale's
Lexington Avenue
491 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great store that is always stocked with high-end goods from around the world.

Arts & Culture

This old theater is located in the village of Roslyn and show new films and is located near several local restaurants: Bistro Citrone (in the guide) The jolly Fisherman just around the corner.
Roslyn Theater Company
55 Lumber Road
This old theater is located in the village of Roslyn and show new films and is located near several local restaurants: Bistro Citrone (in the guide) The jolly Fisherman just around the corner.
This mega-store has two full-floors and even has its own Startbuck if you want to sip coffee while thumbing through your chosen reading material. Great place to hang out if the weather turns foul.
Barnes & Noble
1424 Union Tpke
This mega-store has two full-floors and even has its own Startbuck if you want to sip coffee while thumbing through your chosen reading material. Great place to hang out if the weather turns foul.

Sightseeing

Need a nature walk? This is the perfect place while you experience The Gold Coast of a bygone era. Very popular with locals who want to unwind in a beautiful setting.
Welwyn Preserve
100 Crescent Beach Rd
Need a nature walk? This is the perfect place while you experience The Gold Coast of a bygone era. Very popular with locals who want to unwind in a beautiful setting.
It's just a short car ride to a beautiful place full of history. Natural trails, a nice museum and a great place to just unwinds. A local favorite.
Garvies Point Museum-Preserve
50 Barry Dr
It's just a short car ride to a beautiful place full of history. Natural trails, a nice museum and a great place to just unwinds. A local favorite.
If you are visiting lower Manhattan or The World Trade Center area, this little-known museum is worthy of a visit. It is considered one of the best historic museums by A&E network.
16 recommandé par les habitants
New York City Fire Museum
278 Spring St
16 recommandé par les habitants
If you are visiting lower Manhattan or The World Trade Center area, this little-known museum is worthy of a visit. It is considered one of the best historic museums by A&E network.
A former Gold Coast Mansion is now a fine museum with changing exhibits that is open to the public for a small fee. Wander the grounds and enjoy the many sculptures or enjoy the museum cafe.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Dr
18 recommandé par les habitants
A former Gold Coast Mansion is now a fine museum with changing exhibits that is open to the public for a small fee. Wander the grounds and enjoy the many sculptures or enjoy the museum cafe.