These tourists are joined by others from neighboring communities who are also drawn by the lure of shops, salt air, water and pleasure boats. The Port Jefferson historical society will add historic narratives to these tours as a complement to the view. Village streets are bright in every season-hanging baskets of flowers in summer, holiday greenery in winter. The village has a Mayor and trustees, and it's own peace officers as well. The Port Jefferson school district is small.
Students say the personal attention they receive is hall mark.
The Port Jefferson Free Library offers a broad collection of books, a fine, complement of services, and a user friendly staff. East Main Street is a shoppers delight, with specialty shops and antique stores, bead stores and craft shops, imported gifts, a candle store and a crystal shop. On Main Street, Theater Three provides quality shows, which range from drama to musical comedy. Non-professional casts provide very professional panache. If dinner before the show is your idea of an evening out, you can choose between steak and burgers, and for ambiance, you can select anything from cozy to elegance.