Sands Point New York Map

About Sands Point, New York

Sands Point is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,722. The population density is 249.3 people per km². Sands Point is located at 40.8518°N, 73.7187°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11050.

Sands Point, a peninsula jutting into the western Long Island Sound, presents a landscape of rolling lawns and mature trees that soften the edges of grand estates. It lies 4.5 miles west of Glen Cove, NY (from Glen Cove, NY: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-east of Queens. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a salty tang, a constant reminder of the surrounding waters, and the light, as it begins to wane, casts long, painterly shadows across the manicured grounds and the occasional wilder thicket. The terrain, a gentle undulation rather than a stark rise, allows glimpses of the water through the verdant canopy, hinting at the expansive views that await those who venture closer to the shore. Even the stone walls, remnants of earlier eras, seem to absorb the quietude, their moss-covered surfaces speaking of seasons passed. The history of Sands Point is deeply intertwined with the Gilded Age, a period when magnates and socialites sought refuge and recreation along these shores, leaving behind a legacy of impressive architecture and expansive properties. While no longer the center of industrial boom, the local economy still reflects a certain affluence, with a focus on services catering to the residents and visitors who appreciate the area's natural beauty and refined atmosphere. The Sands Point Preserve, a protected parkland, serves as a public gateway to this history and its ecological richness, offering walking trails that wind through woodlands and along the coastline, where the rhythmic lapping of waves against the shore provides a constant, gentle soundtrack to the peninsula's enduring charm.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sands Point, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.851767, -73.718742. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sands Point and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Sands Point includes the ZIP code (11050), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Port Washington Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sands Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.