Nissequogue

Although visitors to Nissequogue are impressed by its country lanes traversing the wooded and pastoral landscapes, many people do not realize that the Village is a peninsula surrounded by three different bodies of water. The Nissequogue River forms the boundary on the west side of the Village. This is a great place for canoeing or kayaking. However, be careful of the changing tides or you will fight a losing battle trying to row against the strong currents. The river runs to the north and empties into Long Island Sound. The Sound is the northern boundary of the Village and home to two of the town beaches, Long Beach and Short Beach. Both beaches offer white sand, concession stands and parking for residents of the Town of Smithtown. There is also a boat ramp and marina located on Stony Brook Harbor across from Long Beach. It is this beautiful and bucolic harbor that forms the eastern border. Together these three diverse water ways act as natural buffers to the Village and add to its splendor.