Where the bay meets the village — your summer starts here
From Algonquian fishing grounds to a thriving 19th-century port, the Patchogue River has always been the heart of Long Island's South Shore.
Long before the first marina was built, the Patchogue River was known to the Algonquian peoples as a "turning place" — where two waterways diverge into the Great South Bay. The name Patchogue itself is derived from that ancient word, a testament to how deeply this river shaped the culture of the land.
Its recorded history dates from 1664, when Connecticut Governor John Winthrop purchased "nine necks of land" extending from Great South Bay to the middle of Long Island. By the 19th and early 20th centuries, the river had evolved into a thriving commercial port — a widely utilized commercial port where companies and wholesale clam dealers created a viable mixture of maritime uses.
Every venue on Patchogue River offers boat-in docking. Tie up and walk right in.
Five miles of accessible waterfront, multiple full-service marinas, and transient docking at every major venue. Whether you're coming in for the day or spending the season, the Patchogue River has a slip for you.
Home to Dublin Deck, Leeward Cove offers full transient docking throughout the boating season. Pull up by boat and head straight to the party — live bands, beach volleyball, and tiki bar energy steps from the dock.
A 100+ year old, five-acre maritime facility on the south shore of Long Island, minutes from the Great South Bay. Owned and operated by the Kazmark family since 2002, with over 40 years of experience in the marine industry.
A Suntex marina experience on the South Shore in East Patchogue, featuring boat slips, boat storage, The Tiki Bar waterfront restaurant, and marine services. A place where boaters feel valued and every visit feels like coming home.
Located just inside the entrance of the historic Patchogue River, directly across the bay from Davis Park and Watch Hill beaches. A full service marina since 1992 and a family-owned marine business since 1958.
The municipal dock operated by the Village of Patchogue, offering accessible transient slips for visiting boaters. Central location puts you steps from downtown restaurants, shops, and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Located on the river's western side just north of the mouth — ideal for boats coming in from the bay needing fuel or a quick tie-up before hitting the river's vibrant restaurant and bar scene.
One of the oldest and most storied boatyards on the Patchogue River, with a history stretching back generations. A full-service yacht yard offering repairs, maintenance, and seasonal storage — the kind of place where generations of Long Island boaters have kept their vessels and swapped sea stories.
A well-established marina on the Patchogue River serving the local boating community with quality dockage, marine services, and the kind of personalized, no-nonsense service that keeps boaters coming back season after season.
The official Facebook community for boaters, river lovers, and nightlife enthusiasts on the Patchogue River. Get real-time updates on river conditions, upcoming events, live music lineups, marina news, and connect with your fellow boaters before and after every outing. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a full-season dock holder — this group is your home port online.
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A mix of creative-class revival blended with small-town charm — Patchogue transformed from a sleepy village into a vibrant community full of active nightlife and cultural energy. Here's why people who move here never leave.
Wake up and step onto your boat. Patchogue River puts you minutes from the Great South Bay, Fire Island, Davis Park, and Watch Hill — thousands of acres of open water with world-class fishing, clamming, and cruising right outside your door.
Patchogue nightlife has become one of Long Island's biggest success stories. From tiki bars and craft distilleries to a 1,200-seat theatre and a 20,000 sq ft concert hall, you get a Manhattan-level social calendar with a backyard boat ramp.
The Long Island Rail Road puts you in Penn Station in under 90 minutes, with express trains running all weekend. Live in the heart of a vibrant waterfront village and still commute to the city without sacrificing one drop of the summer lifestyle.
Patchogue is known for its vibrant downtown district, hosting boutiques, bars, eateries, galleries, and the restored Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. The village also features MoCA Long Island, a contemporary art museum that includes gallery space, a cinema, and loft apartments.
Patchogue River is one of Long Island's most welcoming boating communities. The annual Boat Parade — where hundreds of illuminated boats drift down the river each fall — is just one tradition that defines life here. The Alive on the River festival series brings the whole waterway to life every summer Wednesday.
The Watch Hill Ferry Terminal is located on the Patchogue River, one block south and west of the Patchogue train station. It provides access to the Fire Island Wilderness area — the only federally designated U.S. Wilderness Area in New York State. Your backyard literally touches federal wilderness.
The signature summer event series where every riverside venue comes alive simultaneously — live music, drink specials, and H2O water taxi rides connecting Dublin Deck, Drift 82, Baysmen's Clam Bar, The Oar, and more for one unforgettable evening.
Co-ed beach volleyball leagues form each spring at Dublin Deck and play through the warmest months. Sign up solo or bring your crew — games are followed by live music and riverside drinks as the sun goes down over the bay.
Every year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the Patchogue River Parade is held, with boaters decorating and illuminating their boats in that year's theme. The spectacle is viewable from Sandspit Park, Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, or anywhere on the river.
The Patchogue Riverfront Committee hosts the Sea Fair River Festival, a riverfront celebration intended to welcome Long Islanders to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful Patchogue River and its maritime sea life. Family fun, live entertainment, and local maritime culture all in one.
Every venue on the river runs its own live music schedule from Memorial Day through Labor Day. From country and rock at Dublin Deck to jazz and soul at Eleanor's Lounge, the Patchogue River is one continuous outdoor music festival all summer long.
Daily ferry service from Sandspit Marina and the Watch Hill Ferry Terminal to Davis Park and Watch Hill beaches on Fire Island. Grab a morning ferry, spend the day on the ocean, and pull back into the river in time for sunset cocktails at Drift 82.
The Patchogue River is the primary gateway to Fire Island National Seashore — one of the most spectacular barrier island ecosystems on the East Coast. Two ferry terminals operate right on the river.
When you've had your fill of the river, head two blocks inland where Main Street becomes Long Island's most electric nightlife corridor.
20,000 sq ft concert venue, live acts & Sunday Brunch
1,200-seat arts venue, built 1923, fully restored
Craft cocktails, food, and a downtown social scene
Classy jazz nights & signature cocktails
60+ beers, 30+ HD TVs, the sports bar of record
100+ tequilas, artisanal mezcals, Oaxacan cuisine