The North Fork of Long Island is a nautical paradise. It’s home to Greenport, a vibrant maritime village, and Southold Town with its 163 linear miles of coastline along bays and Long Island Sound. Tall ships have often visited Greenport; the next is the Amistad, which will be open for tours June 16 and Sunday June 17. (The cover photo is the last tall ship to visit Greenport, El Galeón.) While in Greenport, you can visit […]
This weekend is the last weekend you can see all the great live acts performing in the line up for the 8th annual Live on the Vine, Long Island Winterfest. And they’re going out with a bang- more acts than ever including the iconic 10,000 Maniacs playing at the Aquarium! So make the last week of Live On The Vine special by booking a stay with Shorecrest Bed and Breakfast. And to help you figure […]
Listening to great music and enjoying good wine seems like the best way to spend the first weekend of Spring. But to make the best weekend even better, book a romantic stay at Shorecrest Bed and Breakfast It seems like every week of this year’s Live on the Vine they are adding more and more performers. To help you decide amongst this dizzying array of talent, we’ve made it easy for you to find […]
This week the 8th annual Winterfest, Live on the Vine starts on Friday and there is a total of 22 performances occurring this weekend alone! As the annual event gains momentum, it is attracting top shelf entertainers such as the Smithereens, 10,000 Maniacs and Stanley Jordan to name a few. Whether you are just going to one, or are planning on hopping from one to another all weekend, we have put together the weekend’s schedule […]
If ‘Black Friday’ at the mall is not your idea of post-Thanksgiving fun, come to the North Fork this weekend; we’re the antidote to the alienating experience of mass shopping at big box stores. On Friday you can rebel against crass commercialism by joining in a free, decades-old local tradition, the Southold Historical Society’s Candlelight Tour and Tree Lighting. And all weekend, people who would rather give unique, hand crafted gifts made locally instead of […]
For a great deal on Restaurant week on the North Fork this spring, stay with us at Shorecrest Bed and Breakfast. The dates are from April 27- May 4th, and if you have ever participated in restaurant week, you know it’s a great way to try out new places or get the best value from the restaurants you already love. And to make the week an even better value, I am offering to pick up […]
A visit to The International Hamptons Film Festival is a treat for movie lovers, not only for the quality of the films, but for its location in the beautiful East End of Long Island at a time of year that to many is the prettiest. The milling crowds of summer visitors have have thinned but the pristine beaches, bucolic countryside, 5 star restaurants, farm stands and vineyards are all still open for business. The festival […]
The North Fork of Long Island celebrates the ongoing tradition of sustainable farming, vineyards and fishing with the 7th ‘North Fork Foodie Tour’ on September 8th. The annual tour offers visitors a chance to meet the extraordinary people, farmers, wine makers, fishermen and artisan who have dedicated their lives to producing unique local foods and wines and to learn how they do it. You can purchase tickets and pick up a map of tour locations and information […]
Hello friends! The 4th of July is this Thursday and we know everyone is asking themselves the same question…where can we see fireworks? We have the answer for you! Let’s all say Thanks to the North Fork Promotional Council which put together this wonderful list of all the locations to see fireworks this Fourth of July.
The 4th of July weekend calls for a perfect getaway to the North Fork. Rent one of our studios or houses for the entire week and lounge at our two private beaches. Our lighthouse cottage is still available for that weekend! Check out the calendar for other availabilities, they’re filling up fast so hurry! After spending some time on the beach you should head over to the wineries. Many of the vineyards will have live […]