Brookhaven

Bellport, Brookhaven Neighborhood

Bellport is a charming waterfront neighborhood known for its historic 19th-century homes, tree-lined streets, and vibrant artistic community. With a picturesque village green, boutique shops, and close-knit, welcoming residents, Bellport exudes a small-town warmth that feels both timeless and inviting.

Bellport offers a serene living environment characterized by peaceful and quiet streets. The village features primarily single detached homes and townhouses, many with three or four or more bedrooms, providing ample space in a charming setting. Residents benefit from convenient access to nearby grocery stores and a selection of local restaurants, ensuring daily needs are met with ease. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are conveniently located throughout the village, adding to the community’s appeal. The area’s flat topography makes it accessible, and its limited bus service connects the village to surrounding regions, supporting practical transportation options.

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Bellport. Bellport is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil.

Highlights of Bellport

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Bellport Village Marina

A scenic spot at the heart of the village, the Bellport Marina offers residents and visitors beautiful water views, boat slips, and access to the ferry for Ho-Hum Beach, making it the social and recreational hub of Bellport.

🏫 Bellport High School

Located on Beaver Dam Road, Bellport High School is known for both its academic programming and its strong community involvement, serving as a central institution for local families and frequently hosting performances and public events.

🍽️ Bellport Village Shops and Restaurants

Along South Country Road, the village center features a charming cluster of locally-owned eateries and boutiques, such as Café Castello and Bellport General, creating a close-knit Main Street experience unique to Bellport.

🛒 Bellport Country Club

Not just for golfers, the Bellport Country Club on South Country Road is an elegant gathering place with a public restaurant, event spaces, and beautifully manicured grounds overlooking the Great South Bay, hosting many local celebrations.

🚴 Mary Immaculate Nature Preserve

Situated just northwest of the village, this tranquil nature preserve offers picturesque walking and biking trails through woodland and wetland habitats, providing Bellport residents a peaceful retreat for outdoor recreation close to home.

A Brookhaven Neighborhood

This October in Bellport

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 3, 2026

Art and Furniture

The Brown Building • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Bellport residents can enjoy an intimate local history and design program featuring Dennis Miller, David Ebner, and moderator Jeff Weinstein. Hosted by the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society, this nearby event offers an engaging cultural evening in the village and a chance to support a community museum program.

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October 17, 2026

Family Pumpkin Painting Party

South Country Library Parking Lot • 12:30 PM–2:00 PM

Families in Bellport can celebrate autumn without traveling far at this outdoor library activity. The program provides pumpkins, painting supplies, and music, making it an easy, creative seasonal outing for children, teens, parents, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys a relaxed neighborhood Halloween tradition.

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October 18, 2026

Salvatore Chiarelli: From Italy With Love

South Country Library • 2:00 PM–3:15 PM

This free local concert gives Bellport-area residents an opportunity to hear internationally acclaimed tenor Salvatore Chiarelli in the library’s community room. The Italian-American Heritage Month program is a convenient Sunday cultural outing for adults and seniors who enjoy live vocal music close to home.

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October 2026

Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse

The Gateway Playhouse • Select evenings; family-friendly afternoons on Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM

Bellport residents have one of Long Island’s most convenient Halloween attractions right in town at the former Gateway Playhouse. Adults can attend the full haunted experience, while younger children can enjoy the Not So Scary Adventure with face painting, balloons, themed characters, and an inflatable pumpkin bouncer.

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October 31, 2026

Halloween Clean

West Meadow Beach • 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

Residents looking for an active, community-minded Halloween morning can join Brookhaven’s beach cleanup at West Meadow Beach. It is a good fit for families, environmentally conscious neighbors, and anyone who wants to spend part of the holiday outdoors while helping care for a popular Brookhaven shoreline.

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October 31, 2026

Growing Up Wild

Cedar Beach • 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

This Brookhaven nature program offers a family-friendly way to spend Halloween afternoon outdoors at Cedar Beach. Bellport-area families can enjoy a hands-on seasonal park activity, explore the shoreline environment, and give children an educational alternative to the day’s trick-or-treating festivities.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Bellport

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Bellport

Neighborhood Characteristics

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Demographics

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