Overview
Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 places to stay
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Bethpage
Captain Brian C. Hickey monument
Bethpage was home to FDNY firefighter Brian C. Hickey who gave his life saving others on September 11, 2001. As he was a husband, a father, and a friend to many, quite a few have gone to pay their respects to a fallen he…
Bethpage State Park
This park is a public park that has been the trademark of Bethpage since it was open in 1932. This park contains tennis courts, picnic areas, polo fields, other recreational areas, and it is best known for its five golf …
Bethpage Community Park
The park has an indoor ice skating rink, an outdoor skatepark, picnic areas, handball courts, basketball courts, a community pool, and a children's playground.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ISP Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip — 20 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Captain Brian C. Hickey monument, Bethpage Community Park
- Lunch B.K Sweeney's Parkside Tavern
- Afternoon Bethpage State Park
- Dinner Ciminelli's Pizzeria and Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Bethpage has many places consisting of all types of food that people can enjoy. These are some places that are known to be town favorites.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Bethpage is a small, quiet, suburban town located in the heart of Nassau County, New York. In 2010, the population of Bethpage was 16,000. Although a small town, Bethpage has a rich history. This town is home to the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation better known today as Northrop Grumman, which is responsible for the creation of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module (LEM). For this reason Bethpage is mentioned in the movie Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks. Also, Bethpage is home to one of the most renowned golf courses in the United States, the Bethpage Black. This course has grabbed the attention from golfers such as Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. This town is a great place to visit year round with great food, great drinks, and great people. The best part is that in just 15 minutes you can make your way to some of Long Island's best beaches.
Get in
By car
- The best way to get into Bethpage is by taking Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) to exit 44 (southbound) Seaford, which is the New York State route 135 (NY-135). When you get onto NY-135 heading southbound there are two exits that lead you right into Bethpage, exits 8 and 9.
By train
- The great thing about Bethpage is that the Long Island Railroad runs right through the town. The Bethpage train station is right in the middle of town and is in walking distance from just about anywhere. Bethpage runs on the Ronkonkama branch, which stops at 15 stations starting out east in Long Island. Taking a day to go to the city or out east to Montauk is never a problem and both are just a train ride away.
Get around
On foot
- Since Bethpage is such a small town everything is accessible by foot. All the bars and restaurants are in walking distance and you can see people walking around town at all times throughout the day.
By car
- This is definitely the fastest way around town. Parking is never a problem in Bethpage. There is parking available to the public with no cash meters, which makes everyone happy.
By taxi
See
See Captain Brian C. Hickey monument
Bethpage was home to FDNY firefighter Brian C. Hickey who gave his life saving others on September 11, 2001. As he was a husband, a father, and a friend to many, quite a few have gone to pay their respects to a fallen hero. The monument is in front of the local Bethpage Fire Department and is open to the public.
Do
Do Bethpage State Park
This park is a public park that has been the trademark of Bethpage since it was open in 1932. This park contains tennis courts, picnic areas, polo fields, other recreational areas, and it is best known for its five golf courses including the famous Bethpage Black course. The Black course is only recommended for highly skilled golfers.
- The Ryder Cup between US and European golf teams will be played on the Black course in Sept 2025.
Eat
Bethpage has many places consisting of all types of food that people can enjoy. These are some places that are known to be town favorites.
Eat B.K Sweeney's Parkside Tavern
B.K Sweeney's Parkside Tavern is the main gathering place for Bethpage natives and visitors throughout the area. It is a cozy place that resembles an old English pub and the food is known to be fantastic. It is also a great place to watch the game and enjoy a nice cocktail.
Eat Ciminelli's Pizzeria and Restaurant
New York is famous for their pizza and Ciminelli's does a wonderful job in keeping that intact. It is a lovely place for families to come and enjoy a nice Italian dinner.
Eat Popei's Clam Bar
Popei's Clam Bar has been serving the community for 30 years and still keeps its popularity today. They have won awards for best seafood in Long Island and is recommended by many. They offer valet parking 7 days a week.
Eat Central Avenue Gourmet Deli
Central Avenue Gourmet Deli is a favorite for many people. From fresh bagels to hot off the grill sandwiches the quality is always 100%.
Eat Villa Maria Pizza and Restaurant
Villa Maria is Bethpage’s answer to fine Italian cuisine. Owned and operated by a former NYC Executive Chef and Culinary Institute of America graduate, Villa Maria offers fine Italian food, prepared from scratch using only the freshest ingredients available.
Sleep
Nearby
Farmingdale
City / town · 5 listings · 2 mi away
South Oyster Bay
City / town · 8 listings · 2 mi away
Plainview
City / town · 16 listings · 2 mi away
Massapequa
City / town · 5 listings · 5 mi away
Amityville
City / town · 4 listings · 6 mi away
Hempstead
Rural area · 9 listings · 7 mi away
Merrick
City / town · 14 listings · 7 mi away
Hempstead
City / town · 1 listings · 8 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.