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NORTH SHORE BEST-KEPT SECRET
license is required) and boaters tend
to converge en masse here from May
through September, with as many
as 3,000 boats accessing the refuge
during peak weekends. And boaters
aren’t the only ones who flock here.
The area has the largest concentration
of waterfowl on the North Shore,
including greater scaup, bufflehead
and black duck. Northern diamondback
terrapin turtles are also a common
sight here.
TASTE FOR ADVENTURE
After having a good dose of
relaxation, visitors (and their kids,
if they have any) might be up for a
little more active entertainment.
Chances are, they’ll be down for at
least a handful of the many amusements
offered at Bayville Adventure
Park (8 Bayville Ave., 516-624-7433,
bayvilleadventurepark.com). There’s
pirate miniature golf, bumper boats,
a bungee bounce, ropes course and
maze, water balloon wars, funhouse
and mirror maze, plus an arcade
and much more. The park also now
runs seasonal haunted houses;
Halloween is obviously the biggie,
but this year the park also offered a
haunted Christmas space featuring
that diabolical Krampus, a vampire
Valentine’s Day, and a St. Patrick’s
Day screamfest complete with an evil
leprechaun.
THE BAR SCENE
Another classic ingredient for unwinding
in Bayville is enjoying some
drinks with friends, preferably near
the water, and Bayville offers several
well-traveled opportunities for this
particular pastime. In addition to the
aforementioned Ocean at The Crescent
Beach Club, visitors love the
waterside ambiance at The Clam Bar
at Bridge Marine (40 Ludlam Ave.;
516-628-8688; bridgemarinesales.
com/index.php/clam-bar), where
they can enjoy great food along with
drinks and spend time at one of the
true local haunts. It is a seasonal
establishment, so when visiting the
village outside of peak months, it’s
best to call ahead and make sure
they’re open for business.
PRESS BUZZ: DESTINATIONS
But for those looking to watch a game
while downing a few pints, Breakers
Sports Bar & Grill (12 Bayville Ave.,
516-624-2337, breakerssportsbarandgrill.
com) has it covered. Happy Hour
happens Monday to Friday from 4:30
p.m. to 7 p.m., and there’s a large selection
of beers to choose from at all
times. There’s also an extensive food
menu, including 15 different styles of
wings, plus appetizers, sandwiches,
salads and larger entrees. Breakers
offers an outside roof deck and bar
for open-air enjoyment when weather
permits.
Visitors may also enjoy nightlife with
a bit of a nautical theme, in which case
Shipwreck Tavern (10 Bayville Ave.,
516-628-2628, shipwreckpub.com)
will have guests feeling like a rumsoaked
first mate in short order. The
bar and restaurant feature multiple
aquariums as a key part of the décor,
containing sharks, moray eels, grouper
and other exotic saltwater fish.
There’s one massive tank that runs
nearly the entire length of the bar,
for a mesmerizing view as patrons
imbibe. There’s also outdoor dining
and a tropical tiki bar, furnished with
a large collection of tiki masks and
totems hailing from the South Seas.
And finally, for those looking for a
can’t-miss nightspot where the food
is as delectable as the drinks, Mill
Creek Tavern (275 Bayville Ave.,
Unit A, 516-628-2000, millcreekny.
com) should be high on the hit list.
The drink offerings include wine,
local microbrews and handcrafted
cocktails, served up in a cozy,
neighborhood setting. It’s the kind
of beloved haunt that makes visitors
realize that once they’re in Bayville,
it’s really hard to ever want to leave.
WHERE TO DINE
Brigitte's Bayville Luncheonette/
The Bridge Cafe
265 Bayville Ave.; 516-624-7070
Clam Bar at Bridge Marine
40 Ludlam Ave.; 516-628-8688;
bridgemarinesales.com/index.
php/clam-bar
The Crescent Beach Club
333 Bayville Ave., 516-628-3000,
thecrescentbeachclub.com
Mill Creek Tavern
275 Bayville Ave., Unit A, 516-628-
2000, millcreekny.com
Ocean
333 Bayville Ave., 516-628-3330,
cometotheocean.com
Piccolo Cantina Bay
18 Bayville Ave., Unit A,
516-802-3001
Ralph’s Pizza
16 Bayville Ave., Unit B, 516-628-
2260, ralphspizza.com
Souvlaki Place
14 Bayville Ave., 516-628-1313,
bayvillesouvlaki.com
Twin Harbors Restaurant
341 Bayville Ave., 516-628-1700
Bayville Adventure Park (also known as Bayville Scream Park during
the ghoulish month and Bayville Winter Wonderland during the winter
season), is a popular amusement park on Bayville Avenue in Bayville.
(Photo by Jennifer A. Uihlein)
Nestled across from the Long Island Sound on Bayville Avenue in
Bayville lies a gem for the young, and young at heart. Single-operator
owned Bayville Adventure Park, an arcade, Beaches & Cream ice cream
parlor, and The Shipwreck Tavern draw customers year-round to this
waterfront community. (Photo by Jennifer A. Uihlein)
The Incorporated Village of
Bayville, a waterfront community
located within the Town of Oyster
Bay, celebrates its centennial
this year. At the crossroads of
Ludlam Avenue and Bayville Road,
visitors are welcomed with a color
palette assortment of tulips.
(Photo by Jennifer A. Uihlein)
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