Mount Sinai (New York)

History

The first inhabitants of Mt. Sinai were the Native Americans, followed by colonial settlers. In more recent years, new home construction began. In the early 1960s, the suburbanization of the once vast farmland increased. Many people migrated east to escape the “city life” and retreat to a quiet, family-oriented suburban area. Within the past ten years, the development of Mt. Sinai has been aimed at building private communities and classic housing developments. Some of the most recent include Island Estates, The Orchards, The Ranches and The Hamlet. Each development has different amenities, appealing to different age groups, hobbies and social classes.

In this small Long Island town there aren't endless options of entertainment. The main attractions are Cedar Beach, which is open to all residents of the town of Brookhaven. The only requirement for entry is a legitimate form of identification. Mt. Sinai harbor is located at the tip of Cedar beach. Here locals dock their boats and can easily travel to Connecticut, across the Long Island Sound. Within walking distance of the entrance to the beach itself is a park for small children, a snack bar and outdoor restaurants for everyone. Some of the other activities Mt. Sinai has to offer are Casa Del Sol day spa and Inline One Skate-park.

• Casa Del Sol day spa

  phone: +1 631 476-9300
  address: 5507 Nesconset Highway

• Inline 1

  phone: +1 631 474-2900
  address: 23 Rt 25 A
  This newly built skate park is all inclusive with both indoor and outdoor skate ramps. Various quarterpipes, miniramps, pyramids and more are here for both members and newcomers alike.

• Sky Zone Mount Sinai

  - located in Mount Sinai Long Island

When it comes to food Mt. Sinai has many options. In a five-mile radius there is everything from Japanese to Italian cuisine. Some of the locally owned restaurants include:

• The Heritage Diner

  phone: +1 631-642-3700
  address: 275 Route 25A
  The Heritage Diner was built recently. They offer a classic diner atmosphere.

• Senor Taco Express

  phone: +1 631 476-8226
  address: 1028 route 25a
  For inexpensive, tasty tacos - eat in or take out. They are open late.

• Amicis

  phone: +1 631 473-2400
  address: 304 Rte 25A
  Family-friendly Italian meals with large portions and seemingly endless options. They take orders for pick up and offer a dining room as well.

• Benten Japanese Restaurant

  address: 331 Rte 25A
  Benten offers authentic Japanese cuisine for people of all ages. Floor seating and great desserts are all inclusive at this casual dining restaurant.

• Secrets Lounge

  address: 164 Rte 25A
  The one and only bar in Mt. Sinai is Secrets Lounge. This hang out is located on a main road and attracts many young people. It is within walking distance to many restaurants that are open late as well.