Life on Long Island

Located near the restored historic village of Stony Brook, the University at Stony Brook lies approximately 60 miles west of Montauk Point and 60 miles east of Manhattan on the wooded north shore of Long Island, convenient to both New York City's cultural life and Suffolk County's tranquil, recreational countryside and seashores. It is within minutes of New York State's richest farmland and clam beds. Long Island's spectacular south shore Atlantic beaches, state and national parklands, splendid coastline and cliffs along the Sound, picturesque village greens and gracious country homes, public beaches for swimming. As is opportunities for boating, wind-surfing, and fishing attract visitors from around the world.