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.
Foot Rocks
Truman Beach
Sumac Island
Wheeler Rock
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
North Rocks
Hammonasset Beach
Spring Lake Golf Club
Gull Rocks
Cedars Golf Club
East Crib
Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
Maidstone Park Beach
Horton Lane Beach
Robins Island
East Indies Rocks
Long Island Museum Of American Art, History And Carriages
Raphael
Guild Hall Museum
West Crib
Little Ram Island
Castello Di Borghese Vineyard
Overlook Beach
Sag Harbor Golf Course
Southampton Golf Course
Circle Beach
Umbrella Island
Bowman Rock
East Rive Beach
Great Rock Golf Club
Upper Beach
House Chimney Island
Suffolk County Marine Museum West
East Stooping Bush Island
Fisherman Beach
Southampton Beach
Squaw Rocks
Southwest Ledge Lighthouse
Outer White Top
Pine Ridge Golf Club
Foskett Island
Round Rock
Belden Island
Money Island
Darrow Rocks
Inner White Top
Harmony Vineyards
Bellport Village Golf Course
Wood Tick Island
Nissequogue Golf Course
Three Quarters Rock
West Sayville Golf Course
Kelsey Island
Atlantique Beach
Mary Rock
East Fire Island
South Ferry Hills
Tuxis Island
Sannino Vineyard
East Hampton Golf Club
Gibsons Beach
Henry Whitfield State Historical Museum
Nicoll Island
Moon Rock
New Haven Lighthouse
Shinnecock Hills
Tallgrass At Shoreham Golf Course
Wayland Island
The Old Field Vineyards
Poxabogue Golf Course
Old Cobble Rocks
Ridge Island
Shinnecock Light
Outer Thimble
Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery
Northford Rock (Historical)
White Beach
Reedy Island
Paumanok Vineyards
Sandy Pond Golf Course
Pindar Vineyards
Marine Island
Westhampton Beach
Cupsoque Beach
Holbrook Country Club Golf Course
West Fire Island
Big Indian
Fire Islands
Taunton Rock
Silver Sands Beach
Warner Islands
Amagansett Beach
Old Field Beach
Lower Beach
Scotts Beach
Osborn - Jackson House Museum
Sammys Beach
Hotchkiss Cove Beach
Parrish Art Museum