There are lots of great breweries near the church if you're interested in killing time before the reception. All of them have food trucks, locally brewed beers, and other beverages for non-beer drinkers as well! 1. South Shore 2. Long Beach Brewing 3. Barrier Brewery 4. Bright Eye
If you're looking to kill time in between the ceremony and reception there are a few bars that we enjoy near the church. 1. MacArthur Park 2. Lennox & Park 3. Eats Gastropub
For those craving to soak up some sun, visit Jones Beach State Park for a beach day! You'll have to pay a $10 admission fee per vehicle and lounge chairs and umbrellas are available to rent.
On Friday, 7/14 Sam Hunt and Brett Young are playing at the amphitheater. The following week there are performances by Matchbox Twenty and Dave Matthews Band.
The reception venue is only about an hour away from the center of New York City. You can take the Long Island Rail Road in and out of Penn Station. So much to do in New York from sightseeing, to amazing food, to bar hopping. Feel free to reach out if you're looking for specific recommendations.
Bounce around the bars on Beech Street in the West End of Long Beach. You'll likely run into some live music and access to the beach and boardwalk.
On your way out of town on Sunday, stop by the Rockville Centre Farmer's Market. Pick up homemade, local products such as cheese, seafood, pasta, produce, and more!