Huntington Station, NY

Huntington is one of Long Island’s most vibrant and beloved North Shore communities, a lively mix of acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, live music, and genuine harbor charm set across Huntington Village, the surrounding waterfront hamlets, and the wooded hills stretching toward Cold Spring Harbor. Our Calico design showroom sits on West Jericho Turnpike just minutes from it all, making it easy to pair your design visit with a full afternoon in one of Long Island’s most rewarding destinations.

Whether you’re stopping in to explore our 5,000+ designer fabrics, custom window treatments, and free design services, or making a full day of it, this guide covers the best dining, shopping, parks, and sightseeing Huntington has to offer.

Where to Eat & Drink

From neighborhood institutions and waterfront seafood to acclaimed fine dining and world-class Mexican, Huntington Village and the surrounding North Shore hamlets offer a dining scene that holds its own against anything in New York City.

• Prime Huntington · Huntington Village · ~2 miles One of Huntington Village’s most celebrated dining destinations, known for prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an exceptional wine program in an elegant, bustling setting. A go-to for special occasions and serious dining throughout Long Island’s North Shore.
• Besito Mexican · Huntington Village · ~2 miles Consistently voted among Long Island’s best Mexican restaurants, Besito serves sophisticated, regionally inspired Mexican cuisine- fresh guacamole, slow-braised meats, and creative cocktails in a gorgeous Spanish Colonial-style space. A favorite of Huntington Village regulars for years.
• Munday’s · Huntington Village · ~2 miles A beloved Huntington Village neighborhood bar and restaurant with a warm, lived-in atmosphere, a reliably good menu of American classics, and one of the most loyal local followings on the North Shore. Perfect for a casual dinner or a lively night out.
• IMC Restaurant & Bar · Huntington Village · ~2 miles A stylish, lively American brasserie in the heart of Huntington Village with an excellent raw bar, creative cocktails, and a menu ranging from charcuterie boards to prime steaks. One of the most popular gathering spots in downtown Huntington.
• Harbor Mist · Cold Spring Harbor · ~4 miles A two-story waterfront restaurant sitting directly on Cold Spring Harbor, with spectacular harbor views designed into every seat. The menu runs from lobster rolls and fresh fish tacos to hand-crafted flatbreads and elevated entrées. Excellent weekday prix-fixe menus make this an outstanding value for a special dinner.
• Kerber’s Farm · Huntington · ~3 miles A charming, beloved farmstand and breakfast spot with a devoted following, serving fresh farm-to-table breakfasts and lunches using ingredients from their own fields. One of the most distinctive and enjoyable morning dining experiences on Long Island.
• The Shed Restaurant · Huntington · ~2 miles A popular neighborhood restaurant and bar with a warm, rustic atmosphere, a thoughtful American menu, and some of the best burgers and rotating dinner specials on the North Shore. A natural gathering spot for Huntington locals year-round.

Boutique Shopping & Local Finds

Huntington Village is Long Island’s most walkable and charming downtown, a 36-block stretch of independent boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, and specialty stores that rivals anything in the outer boroughs for character and quality.

• Huntington Village · ~2 miles from our showroom Long Island’s most vibrant downtown — a 36-square-block district of independent restaurants, boutique clothing stores, art galleries, book shops, coffee houses, and specialty retailers. The Huntington Arts Council maintains a lively year-round calendar of gallery shows, street events, and public art installations throughout the village.
• Walt Whitman Shops · Huntington Station · Walking distance · 160 Walt Whitman Rd A 1-million-square-foot regional shopping mall with over 100 stores including Nordstrom, Coach, and a strong lineup of national retailers right at our doorstep on Walt Whitman Road. A convenient complement to your Calico showroom visit for errands or additional shopping.
• Cold Spring Harbor Village · ~4 miles A picture-perfect North Shore hamlet with a quaint Main Street of specialty shops, galleries, and some of Long Island’s most scenic harbor views. A lovely destination to explore before or after a harbor-side dinner at Harbor Mist.
• Northport Village · ~7 miles One of Long Island’s most beautiful waterfront villages, with a storybook Main Street of galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and a beloved independent bookshop overlooking Northport Harbor. The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport stages Broadway-quality productions year-round.

Arts, History & Sightseeing Near Huntington

From a Gilded Age castle to the world-renowned DNA research institution that cracked the genetic code, Huntington and the surrounding North Shore offer a remarkable range of cultural and historic destinations.

• Oheka Castle · Cold Spring Hills · ~5 miles · 135 West Gate Dr The second-largest private residence ever built in the United States, a 127-room French Château-style mansion built in 1919 by financier Otto Hermann Kahn on 443 acres of manicured grounds. Now a luxury hotel, event venue, and museum open for tours. A genuine architectural marvel and one of Long Island’s most photographed landmarks.
• The Heckscher Museum of Art · Heckscher Park · ~2 miles · 2 Prime Ave A distinguished art museum anchoring the heart of Heckscher Park, with a permanent collection of American and European works spanning the 16th century through the present, alongside rotating special exhibitions. One of Suffolk County’s finest cultural institutions, a natural pairing with a walk through the adjacent park.
• Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory · Cold Spring Harbor · ~4 miles One of the world’s leading private research institutions, where Nobel laureate James Watson and Francis Crick’s work on DNA was advanced and where breakthrough cancer, neuroscience, and genetics research continues today. The adjacent Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum preserves the village’s remarkable 19th-century maritime heritage.
• Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium · Cold Spring Harbor · ~4 miles A beloved North Shore institution that has been raising trout on this site since 1883, New York State’s oldest hatchery. The aquarium features native freshwater fish, turtles, and amphibians in a beautiful natural setting. A wonderful destination for families and a surprisingly engaging afternoon for any visitor.
• Heckscher State Park · East Islip · ~15 miles One of Long Island’s largest and most popular state parks, with swimming beaches on the Great South Bay, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, and expansive green space. An excellent full-day outdoor destination when combined with the beaches and boardwalks of Fire Island National Seashore just across the bay.

Visit Calico’s Huntington Station Design Shop

Our Huntington Station design shop is located at 118 West Jericho Turnpike, just minutes from Huntington Village and all of the North Shore’s best dining, shopping, and waterfront destinations.

We offer 5,000+ designer fabrics, trims, and wallpaper and specialize in custom window treatments, Hunter Douglas blinds and shades, custom furniture, bedding, cushions and pillows, and reupholstery services. Our fabric selection includes over 1,000 performance fabric options — featuring Sunbrella, Crypton Home and Bella Dura. Our designers are available for free in-store and in-home consultations for projects of all sizes, from a single accent pillow to a complete home redesign.

• Address: 118 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station, NY 11746
• Phone: (631) 547-6750
• Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM | Sunday: Closed
• Website: calicocorners.com