The Village of Saltaire is a family community, upscale and elegant, yet casual, friendly and relaxed. There are no share rentals allowed and the vibe is low key and tranquil.
Incorporated in 1917, the architecture of this magnificent village varies from the original 1940’s “Coffey” houses with their distinctive arched windows and screened in front porches to Thomas Moore’s sleek, modern homes and the classic, comfortable beach cottage.
Every street is beautiful on Saltaire’s tree lined wooden boardwalks. The hook-shaped curve of the land created the Clam Pond, a wildlife refuge where herons wade for clams and the neighborhood hawk has her nest.
The zoning laws are strict here, and the commercial district centers around Broadway near the ferry dock, with a gourmet market, liquor store, doctor’s office, library and firehouse.
The members-only Saltaire Yacht Club is a gathering place for tennis, dinner, sailing and community events. Tennis is taken seriously here. The players compete fiercely with their neighbors, then go have dinner together.
The Post Office, well-stocked library, Town Hall and firehouse are located on Broadway. The Doctor and security offices are on Bay Prom and Broadway.
There are 2 churches here; St Andrews Episcopal on Broadway and Our Lady Star of the Sea Mission Catholic church on Pilot.
Sports and recreation are pursued with passion. Tennis, sailing, windsurfing, and exercise classes are held at the Yacht Club. Joggers love the wooden boardwalks.
Sailing is almost a religion here, with Saltaire competing in regattas with other towns and across Long Island. Sometimes they even win.
Baseball is a major pastime here, and there’s always a game on in the ball field. There is also a basketball court and playground for the kids.
The Saltaire Day Camp offers a wide range of sports, arts and crafts and swimming instruction in the bay. Kids can join for the season or by the week. They meet other kids and form lifetime friendships while learning to swim or tie-dying T-shirts.
Joggers find conditions perfect, and are often seen on their way to or from the Lighthouse.
Of course, there is always the fiercely competitive sandcastle building contest in August.
There is a strong sense of community in Saltaire. The Firehouse pancake breakfasts, annual House and Garden Tour, Arts and Crafts show, Labor Day Talent Show for the kids, Tuesday night movie, St. Andrews Church bazaar and theme nights at the Yacht club all bring residents together.
The Saltaire Citizens Association serves as liason between residents and elected officials, and sponsors many of the town events.
Download a general info sheet on Saltaire.
