US Coast Guard Station Kings Point

Most coastal communities rely on lifeguards and local marine patrols for near-shore safety. But when the water stretches beyond the breakers—or when emergencies demand federal coordination—US Coast Guard Station Kings Point steps in. This isn’t a tourist stop or a recreational hub. It’s an operational base where search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security intersect, tucked along the Steamboat Road corridor just north of Great Neck’s busier waterfronts.

The station sits at 300 Steamboat Rd, Kings Point, NY 11024, a stretch of Long Island’s North Shore where the sound meets the suburbs. Unlike the commercial docks farther east, this area stays quiet—no boardwalks, no ice cream stands. Instead, it’s a working waterfront, where response boats stand ready for everything from distress calls to environmental patrols. The location makes sense: close enough to Manhattan’s harbors for rapid deployment, but far enough to avoid the recreational chaos of Jones Beach or the East River.

Need to report a hazard or confirm a drill schedule? Calls to (516) 637-6937 connect directly to the station’s watchstanders. For those mapping a route—whether by car or by boat—the official directions pinpoint the entrance off Steamboat Road, just past the Merchant Marine Academy’s gates. No frills, no fanfare. Just the coordinates and a phone line that doesn’t sleep.