West Bay Shore New York Map

About West Bay Shore, New York

West Bay Shore is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,208. The population density is 742.6 people per km². West Bay Shore is located at 40.7087°N, 73.2812°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11706.

West Bay Shore stretches across a sliver of Long Island's southern shore, its landscape defined by a gentle, sandy terrain that slopes imperceptibly towards the Great South Bay. It lies 1.3 miles east of West Islip, NY (from West Islip, NY: bearing 82°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west-southwest of Islip. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the ocean, a constant companion to the rustling leaves of mature oak and maple trees that line the residential streets. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through their canopies in warm, shifting patterns, illuminating the neatly kept lawns and the occasional glimpse of a weathered shingle roof. Small, winding roads, often lined with hydrangeas and azaleas in bloom, invite leisurely exploration, and the distant, muffled sounds of boat horns serve as a subtle reminder of the nearby water. The history of West Bay Shore is intertwined with the development of Long Island's South Shore as a summer retreat and a place of enduring residency. Originally part of the vast Huntington Township, its distinct identity began to solidify as families sought refuge from the clamor of the city, drawn by the promise of bay breezes and recreational pursuits. The local economy, though no longer dominated by the once-prevalent oyster beds that gave the bay its richness, still hums with the quiet activity of marinas and small businesses catering to both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The neighborhood retains a certain understated elegance, a legacy of the Gilded Age estates that once dotted the shoreline, now largely replaced by more modest, yet equally cherished, homes. There's a palpable sense of a community that values its connection to the water, a slow and steady rhythm that underpins the daily lives of those who call West Bay Shore home.

About This West Bay Shore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Bay Shore, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.70871, -73.281229. 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 West Bay Shore and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for West Bay Shore includes the ZIP code (11706), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Bay Shore 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 West Bay Shore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.