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Orient Harbor is located just to the
east of Greenport and north of Shelter Island and is
far less populated.
While Orient may best be know for the infamous
"Plum Gut" (See
Orient Point Cruising Guide), it also offers
a wonderful oasis for the traveling boater.
Orient Harbor is the home of one of
the most peaceful summer retreats on the east
end. The Harbor is protected from the south,
north and east by some gorgeous beaches and shorelines. The shoreline to
the north is scattered with some summer
homes with spectacular views of Shelter Island and
Greenport. While the Southern shoreline is the
home of the Orient State Park: Long Beach Sanctuary
home of numerous wildlife including many local
ospreys.
This harbor is not as popular to
boaters as
some of it neighbors (Greenport or
Shelter
Island), but if your looking to get away from it all
this is the place to be. While the harbor
lacks any major shopping areas or restaurants, it
does offer some cute shops a local yacht club,
a
nearby farm stand and a family run Ice Cream
Place. The harbor also offers some wonderful
protected anchorages with spectacular views of
Shelter Island and nearby Bug
light.
Please click on the icons to the
left for information on marinas,
anchorages, navigational
information, local
boat ramps and much more.
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