Best Sweet 16 Venues to Celebrate on Long Island

Celebrate your Sweet 16 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Photo by ADA Studio for the club
Celebrate your Sweet 16 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Photo by ADA Studio for the club
6/23/24 - By Jennifer Voit

Finding the ideal Sweet 16 venue on Long Island is a fun but challenging assignment for any parent. Long Island has many beautiful spots and banquet halls to choose from to celebrate the milestone birthday. Party budget, style, and guest number help determine the perfect venue to make lasting memories with family and friends.

We’ve put together a list of the best Sweet 16 venues Long Island has to offer to give you a jump start on the planning. From traditional to modern spots and everything in between we have you covered for a small party or a big extravaganza.

Check out our Tweens & Teens Guide to Long Island for more adventures, fun, and ideas.

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Best Spots for Sweet 16 Parties in Nassau County

1. Crest Hollow Country Club – Woodbury

Crest Hollow Country Club, a popular Sweet 16 spot in Nassau County, sits on 24 acres and offers eight venue room options for your teen’s dream event. A poolside party kickoff, ballroom glamour, donut walls, chocolate fountains, and more options await. The grand ballroom can accommodate 300 guests or more for events.

2. Gatsby On The Ocean – Wantagh

Located at Long Island’s famous Jones Beach, Gatsby On The Ocean creates a special Sweet 16 setting. This venue has oceanfront views, historic architecture, and frozen mocktails for the teens. A party package with food station options any Sweet 16 birthday girl would love includes a mac and cheese bar, taco hut, and pizza station.

3. The Crescent Beach Club – Bayville

A festive beachfront Sweet 16 with a feeling of the tropics awaits at this all-season venue. From a ballroom that can accommodate up to 400 guests to a beach steps away, this party locale allows for an unforgettable experience. The space can accommodate unique entertainment, beach parties, and more.

4. Westbury Manor – Westbury

Westbury Manor’s historic Victorian mansion sits on 5 acres of gardens and grounds ideal for a sophisticated Sweet 16 soirée. Fountains, flowers, and waterfalls create a beautiful setting. From intimate gatherings to a ballroom event, elegance is on the agenda.

5. K. Pacho – New Hyde Park

If your teen favors a modern look, this trendy Mexican restaurant’s event space may be the answer. K.Pacho in New Hyde Park offers a unique party experience with space that can adapt to any Sweet 16 theme and food that parents and teens alike will enjoy.

6. The Sands Atlantic Beach – Atlantic Beach

With an ocean view on the South Shore, this party venue can host a massively large-scale event of up to 700 guests. The Sands Atlantic Beach has an array of room options and menu choices sure to create a winning modern vibe for your teen’s fabulous 16th birthday festivities.

7. Jericho Terrace – Mineola

Jericho Terrace in Mineola hosts parties to remember that can be either big or small. This venue seeks to combine tradition with a modern feel and amenities for your teen’s Sweet 16. There are various ballrooms to celebrate the big event depending on your preference, theme, and guest list.

8. The Royal Palm – Farmingdale

The Royal Palm banquet hall and catering can accommodate parties from 20 to 520 guests for your teen's Sweet 16 party. This recently renovated venue boasts a wide range of options for cultural, ethnic, and international cuisines.

9. The Inn at New Hyde Park – New Hyde Park

The Inn at New Hyde Park has been hosting memorable events for over 80 years and is ready to help plan your teen’s ideal Sweet 16. The venue’s space allows a party to be as big or small as you want. With a choice of seven elegant rooms, it can accommodate from 50 to 500 guests.

Best Spots for Sweet 16 Parties in Suffolk County

10. Long Island Aquarium – Riverhead

For one of the most unique venues Long Island has for a Sweet 16, look no further than the Long Island Aquarium. Your teen and her guests can dance the night away with a great white shark suspended from the ceiling or party in a ballroom overlooking the Peconic River. This location is also ideal if you have a lot of out-of-town guests since there's a hotel next door.

11. Harbor Club at Prime – Huntington

The Harbor Club at Prime offers spectacular water views along with a dock space if your teen wants to make a splash and enter their Sweet 16 party by boat. The space can accommodate anywhere from 50 to 225 people. This venue is owned and operated by the same group running the popular Restaurant Prime, right next door.

12. Oceanbleu – Westhampton Beach

If a Sweet 16 celebration on the East End is your teen’s wish, the Oceanbleu is a venue located in Westhampton Beach. The venue is right on Dune Road with a ballroom space that seats up to 240 guests and can accommodate 300 guests with a different style layout. A cocktail-themed or family-style option is also available for a birthday fete.

13. The Meadow Club – Port Jefferson Station

The Meadow Club can accommodate 50-275 guests for Sweet 16 parties. The party princess and her court will have a suite upstairs to enjoy 2 hours before the party. If your teen has a sweet tooth this venue features a dessert spread of birthday cake, an ice cream sundae bar, a chocolate fountain with dippables, and a candy goodbye cart. 

14. The Refuge – Melville

Designed with space for small or large events, this rustic spot in Suffolk County is a versatile location for a Sweet 16 celebration. The venue can accommodate a party of up to 200 guests but maintains a cozy vibe for family and friends to enjoy the fun.

15. Watermill – Smithtown

From an elegant ballroom setting to a stylish lounge, the Watermill Caterers will work with you to create your teen’s Sweet 16 vision. The estate grounds are great for photos with landscapes and pathways for the birthday girl to pose. The Scotto family-owned venue's cuisine options will impress teens and adults alike.

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