Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Cold Spring Harbor: hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, US, on the north shore of Long Island; named after cold freshwater springs in the area; rose in prominence as a whaling community in the 19th century, then later as a resort town; today a bedroom community of NYC
About
Cold Spring Harbor is a town located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about Cold Spring Harbor
| Population | 5,070 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Postal code | 11724 |
| Area | 9.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8715,-73.4568 |
| Altitude | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:26:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 59℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Cold Spring Harbor is located at 40°52'17"N 73°27'24"W (40.8714900, -73.4567900).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastBest Things to Do in Cold Spring Harbor
1Cold Spring Harbor State Park
95 Harbor Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States View details
Phone: +16314231770 | Website available
2Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 NY-25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States View details
Phone: +15166926768 | Website available
3Uplands Farm Sanctuary by The Nature Conservancy
250 Lawrence Hill Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States View details
Phone: +16313673225 | Website available
4The Harbor Rose Bed & Breakfast
253 Harbor Rd #25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States View details
Phone: +15164822740 | Website available
People born in Cold Spring Harbor (5)
People born in Cold Spring Harbor, including soccer player Alex Grendi, writer and painter Edwin Tunis, poker player Alex Foxen, .
More notable people
- Townsend Burr (American harness maker) he was born in 01/01/1852
- Meg Whitman (American business executive) she was born in 04/08/1956
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418126 | New York College of Health Professions | Syosset (NY) | 11791-4413 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cold Spring Harbor.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Post Office | Cold Spring Harbor (NY) | 11724 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state. |
| Islip | 322,328 | This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet. |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Cold Spring Harbor distances to largest New York cities