Food scene
Kaiseki
7 W Merrick RdThey have daily specials (although they let you choose any days special on any day!) and the seafood is great. The only warning is that they play music and it’s a lively environment so if your looking for something quaint, keep looking! Great food and beverages!
Red Crab Juicy Seafood
292 Sunrise HwyThey have daily specials (although they let you choose any days special on any day!) and the seafood is great. The only warning is that they play music and it’s a lively environment so if your looking for something quaint, keep looking! Great food and beverages!
Great this food. If you’re craving it, you can’t go wrong here but you will need a car to drive the approx 5-6 miles
6 locals recommend
Tum Thai Cuisine
274 Merrick RdGreat this food. If you’re craving it, you can’t go wrong here but you will need a car to drive the approx 5-6 miles
529 Bagels
Great NY Bagels- 529 Bagels in Franklin Square.
529 Franklin Ave. Available on DoorDash.
Mia's
31 Rockaway AveGreat Italian food in the neighborhood. Live music on select nights.
China Buffet King
160 W Merrick RdNeighborhoods
Valley Stream is voted the best place to live in NY based on the quaint town and close proximity to Manhattan and the island Beaches!
7 locals recommend
Valley Stream
Valley Stream is voted the best place to live in NY based on the quaint town and close proximity to Manhattan and the island Beaches!
Valley Stream State Park
Valley Stream State Park RoadGreat park for running, biking or sightseeing
Great NY beach in the spring summer and fall. Lots to do including biking trails, concerts (in the summer) and more. Great for individuals and families.
72 locals recommend
Jones Beach
Great NY beach in the spring summer and fall. Lots to do including biking trails, concerts (in the summer) and more. Great for individuals and families.
Valley Stream is a great neighborhood to walk, bike and run. It is safe with very low crime statistics. There is a very scenic Valley Stream Park with a lake and ducks, workout stations along the path and benches to relax. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts and miniature golf.
There is also a kids park in the Valley Stream state park area that is open to all.
Valley Stream
Valley Stream is a great neighborhood to walk, bike and run. It is safe with very low crime statistics. There is a very scenic Valley Stream Park with a lake and ducks, workout stations along the path and benches to relax. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts and miniature golf.
There is also a kids park in the Valley Stream state park area that is open to all.
Entertainment and Sports
UBS Arena
2400 Hempstead TurnpikeTraveler advice
Getting around
The Long Island Railroad
The Valley Stream station offers service into Manhattan within 40 minutes, no fuss no traffic. There is also the Westwood station that is within walking distance and will get you into the city within 50 minutes, though runs less frequently.