The Hamptons
Whether you are living it up or winding down in your own private getaway, the Hamptons are for you. A concentration of towns, villages, and beachside hamlets, the Hamptons are nestled on the Atlantic Ocean in the east end of Long Island. The area was originally conceived solely as a summer colony retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and to this day has maintained this laid-back quality of life.
It is a popular escape for city folks ready to recharge with good food, sea breezes, or beach days. The Hamptons are not strictly hands-off to non-New York natives, however, and while it does carry an affinity for the lifestyles of the rich and famous, there are ports of call for everyone.
The Hamptons at a Glance The Hamptons has always been a tried-and-true classic retreat, especially with its oceanside location, rural atmosphere, charming history, and relaxing seclusion. It has not only attracted affluent New York City dwellers and celebrities to its sandy beaches, but people from the world over and varying levels of tax brackets can find somewhere to land. The higher and lower ends of the housing and home rental markets can run steep, but the South Fork has so much to offer for anyone just needing a break from it all. Between cheap, delicious tacos and $85 tasting menus, to laid-back surfing, and an opulent nightlife, the Hamptons has become an attractive place for those on a budget and big spenders alike.
Where are the Hamptons? The Hamptons� location keeps it commercially and socially linked to New England, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Plenty of its communities were erected by Connecticut natives, with architecture and aesthetics harkening back to those New England roots, especially in Sag Harbor Village and East Hampton Village. The climate in the Hamptons makes it ideal for getting away, especially in the spring and summer. The summer is mild and relaxing, with an occasional higher temperature here and there, but nothing dipping in the ocean cannot fix. Winters run cold, piling snow on already white sand, and while it makes for a picturesque winter retreat, summer vacationers would prefer to wait for the warmer months. Private flights arrive at East Hampton Airport, just south of Sag Harbor. The Hamptons Attractions
There is no shortage of things to do during your stay in the South Fork. You can start your day at the unassuming, but delicious Estia�s Little Kitchen for buttermilk pancakes or breakfast tacos. Estia�s is open for every meal, so the chances of you going back for a beer with your lunch, or a cocktail dinner are pretty high. You can also investigate the French flair of Bilboquet! But, if you are serious about wining and dining, head into Sag Harbor for a venerable village of casual to fine dining experiences--all with a spectacular view of the bay.
The summer months are when the Hamptons come alive with parties often lasting into the morning hours, and surfers hitting the waves at Ditch Plains in Montauk. Or hit the trails of Hither Hill before visiting the Pollock-Krasner House for a glimpse into the creative and personal life of famed artist Jackson Pollock. The Crow�s Nest in Montauk has a drink and a meal ready for you when you are ready to take in the golden-orange sunset against the blue waters.
Democrat Rock
Blackstone Rocks
Westhampton Beach
Moon Rock
Pattersquash Island
Poxabogue Golf Course
Atlantique Beach
Circle Beach
Marine Island
Cut In Two Island
Sedge Island
Nissequogue Golf Course
Cupsoque Beach
West Beach
Shinnecock Hills Golf Course
Horton Lane Beach
Blue Point Beach
East Hampton Golf Club
Southwest Ledge Lighthouse
Indian Island Golf Course
Amagansett Beach
Osborn - Jackson House Museum
Governor Island
South Ferry Hills
Short Beach
West Crib
North Rocks
Tiana Beach
Red Point Rocks
Stratford Shoal Light
House Chimney Island
Lanes Island
Roanoke Vineyards
Crystal Brook Hollow
Long Island National Golf Club
Orient Beach
Guild Hall Museum
Channing Daughters Winery
Pork Rocks
Squaw Rocks
Shinnecock Hills
Old Field Beach
Sandy Pond Golf Course
Gibsons Beach
Hotchkiss Cove Beach
Hampton Beach
Hospital Island
Tuxis Island
Tallgrass At Shoreham Golf Course
Front Beach
Ridge Island
Foskett Island
Suffolk County Marine Museum West
Cedars Golf Club
Dick Rock
Harmony Vineyards
Wheeler Island
East Fire Island
North Sea Bathing Beach
Pipe Stave Hollow
Great South Beach
East Crib
Swan Lake Golf Club
Friar'S Head Golf Course
Northford Rock (Historical)
West Silver Sands Beach
Home Sweet Home Museum
Warner Islands
Big Boil
Bedell Cellars
Hotchkiss Grove Beach
Truman Beach
Island´S End Golf And Country Club
Castello Di Borghese Vineyard
Foot Rocks
Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery
Umbrella Island
Great Rock Golf Club
Momauguin Beach
Gull Haven Golf Club
Duck Walk Vineyards
West Fire Island
Reydon Golf Club (Historical)
East Hampton Beach
Fire Islands
Mill Pond Golf Course
Kelsey Island
Bowman Rock
Paumanok Vineyards
West Sayville Golf Course
Limewood Beach
Sannino Vineyard
Henry Whitfield State Historical Museum
Sammys Beach
Outer White Top
The Old Field Vineyards
Lenz Winery
Nicoll Island
Watermill Beach