Guidebook for Hampton Bays
Entertainment & Activities
Get tickets and parking passes online to avoid lines at the entrance.
140 residents recomanen
Parc aquàtic Splish Splash
2549 Splish Splash DrGet tickets and parking passes online to avoid lines at the entrance.
Regal UA Hampton Bays
119 W Montauk HwyClose to the Beach House.
Essentials
Stop & Shop
194 W Montauk Hwy Closest Supermarket to the Beach House.
Best organic farm. Great for produce, eggs, and other essentials. Offers snacks, hay rides for kids. Farm festivals in the fall - like Garlic Fest.
7 residents recomanen
Garden of Eve
4558 Sound AveBest organic farm. Great for produce, eggs, and other essentials. Offers snacks, hay rides for kids. Farm festivals in the fall - like Garlic Fest.
Briermere Farms
4414 Sound AveFarm stand famous for the fruit pies.
Best Fish monger. Freshest fish and seafood prepared right in front of you.
40 residents recomanen
Cor-J Seafood Corporation
36 Lighthouse RdBest Fish monger. Freshest fish and seafood prepared right in front of you.
Wild By Nature
252-14 W Montauk Hwyorganic supermarket
Hampton Bays Wines & Spirits
46 E Montauk HwyALDI
1773 Old Country RdGreat products at great prices. Close to Tanger Outlet Mall.
Best food items and best selection in the Hamptons comes with a hefty price tag.
66 residents recomanen
Citarella Gourmet Market - Southampton
20 Hampton RdBest food items and best selection in the Hamptons comes with a hefty price tag.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Riverhead
1770 W Main StHuge outlet mall - perfect for rainy days.
Parks & Nature
Great sandy ocean beach. Beach fee between July and Labor Day.
112 residents recomanen
Platja de Cooper, Southampton
268 Meadow LnGreat sandy ocean beach. Beach fee between July and Labor Day.
Closest ocean beach to the Beach House. Daily usage fee. Come early on weekends as it can get crowded in July/August.
Looking straight out onto the Atlantic, with pristine dunes, Ponquogue Beach is an idyllic stretch perfect for swimming, surfing, kayaking and paddleboarding. WIth consistent northwest winds blowing straight off the Atlantic, it also offers reliable year-round surf.
140 residents recomanen
Ponquogue Beach
280 Dune RoadClosest ocean beach to the Beach House. Daily usage fee. Come early on weekends as it can get crowded in July/August.
Looking straight out onto the Atlantic, with pristine dunes, Ponquogue Beach is an idyllic stretch perfect for swimming, surfing, kayaking and paddleboarding. WIth consistent northwest winds blowing straight off the Atlantic, it also offers reliable year-round surf.
You’ll find more extensive beaches beyond Sag Harbor, but Haven’s Beach, only a five-minute drive from the town center, is known for its calm waters. This area is excellent for families, walkers and those who just want to sit and watch the boats go by.
Havens Beach Road
Havens Beach RoadYou’ll find more extensive beaches beyond Sag Harbor, but Haven’s Beach, only a five-minute drive from the town center, is known for its calm waters. This area is excellent for families, walkers and those who just want to sit and watch the boats go by.
On summer nights Meschutt Beach is the place to be, where the Beach Hut Bar offers seafood specialties and a raw bar. On Fridays, it’s all about live music and classic cars here, as the vintage vehicles cruise down the strip.
50 residents recomanen
Meschutt Beach County Park
14 Hildreth PlOn summer nights Meschutt Beach is the place to be, where the Beach Hut Bar offers seafood specialties and a raw bar. On Fridays, it’s all about live music and classic cars here, as the vintage vehicles cruise down the strip.
Flying Point Beach
1055 Flying Point RdOne of the nicest beaches in Southampton.
The Elizabeth A Morton Wildlife Refuge is a magical place...an easy beautiful stroll down to the bay! Take some birdseed with you hold it in the palm of you hand, while being still, and see what happens! Children and grown ups love this!
90 residents recomanen
Elizabeth A Morton National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
2595 Noyack RdThe Elizabeth A Morton Wildlife Refuge is a magical place...an easy beautiful stroll down to the bay! Take some birdseed with you hold it in the palm of you hand, while being still, and see what happens! Children and grown ups love this!
Arts & Culture
American history enthusiasts can while away many fascinating hours at the Rogers Mansion Museum Complex. Made up of a dozen lovingly preserved historic structures dating back to the early 19th century, informative exhibits offer a glimpse into life during simpler times. But not everything is old here. Regular exhibitions of works by local contemporary artists are also found among the charming old buildings.
28 residents recomanen
Southampton History Museum
17 Meeting House LnAmerican history enthusiasts can while away many fascinating hours at the Rogers Mansion Museum Complex. Made up of a dozen lovingly preserved historic structures dating back to the early 19th century, informative exhibits offer a glimpse into life during simpler times. But not everything is old here. Regular exhibitions of works by local contemporary artists are also found among the charming old buildings.
The building, a grand, pristine white Greek Revival structure fronted by a portico with ornate Corinthian columns, was built in 1845 as the home of Benjamin Huntting II, a wealthy whaling ship owner. Later it was a Masonic Lodge (they still use an upper floor), before becoming a museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its exhibits offer a comprehensive history of whaling through the extensive range of whaling artefacts.
77 residents recomanen
Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum
200 Main StThe building, a grand, pristine white Greek Revival structure fronted by a portico with ornate Corinthian columns, was built in 1845 as the home of Benjamin Huntting II, a wealthy whaling ship owner. Later it was a Masonic Lodge (they still use an upper floor), before becoming a museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its exhibits offer a comprehensive history of whaling through the extensive range of whaling artefacts.
Food Scene
Tate's Bake Shop
43 N Sea RdGreat pies and cookies.
Dining in Hampton Bays is laid-back—think tucked-away seafood shacks with informal decks, with some real gems to be found near the marina and the canal. For generous lobster rolls, you can’t beat Canal Café, where tables sit under umbrellas looking out on the waterway. Weekend wait times for tables outside can be over one hour.
64 residents recomanen
Canal Cafe
44 Newtown RoadDining in Hampton Bays is laid-back—think tucked-away seafood shacks with informal decks, with some real gems to be found near the marina and the canal. For generous lobster rolls, you can’t beat Canal Café, where tables sit under umbrellas looking out on the waterway. Weekend wait times for tables outside can be over one hour.
For breakfast, Hampton’s Maid has earned a cult reputation for its fluffy omelets, stacks of pancakes and indulgent French toast.
50 residents recomanen
The Hampton Maid
259 E Montauk HwyFor breakfast, Hampton’s Maid has earned a cult reputation for its fluffy omelets, stacks of pancakes and indulgent French toast.
Seasonal New American dishes served in a rustic refurbished farmhouse on the Peconic River shore.
Outside seating in the garden along the river.
55 residents recomanen
Farm Country Kitchen
513 W Main StSeasonal New American dishes served in a rustic refurbished farmhouse on the Peconic River shore.
Outside seating in the garden along the river.
A no-frills fish market provides the backdrop for cooked seafood dinners & a raw bar.
10 residents recomanen
Buoy One - Riverhead
1175 W Main StA no-frills fish market provides the backdrop for cooked seafood dinners & a raw bar.
Best Italian ice cream in the Hamptons. Elegant Italian eatery serving refined dishes, plus panini, gelati & espresso, in an airy setting.
83 residents recomanen
Sant Ambroeus
30 Main StBest Italian ice cream in the Hamptons. Elegant Italian eatery serving refined dishes, plus panini, gelati & espresso, in an airy setting.
Buzzy locale for modern Italian fare & an electric lounge scene luring crowds with DJs & cocktails.
36 residents recomanen
75 Main
75 Main StBuzzy locale for modern Italian fare & an electric lounge scene luring crowds with DJs & cocktails.
Upscale & elegantly appointed spot serves New American-French fare by candlelight to a spirited set. Good luck with the reservation on weekends though...
23 residents recomanen
Red Bar Brasserie
210 NY-27AUpscale & elegantly appointed spot serves New American-French fare by candlelight to a spirited set. Good luck with the reservation on weekends though...
Fresh seafood prepared to your liking. Outside seating. Ideal for a snack on the way back from the beach.
17 residents recomanen
Tully's Seafood Market & Snack Shack
78 Foster AveFresh seafood prepared to your liking. Outside seating. Ideal for a snack on the way back from the beach.
Quaint spot on the harbor with a chalkboard menu offering chowder, lobster & fried seafood platters. Fantastic lobster roll.
32 residents recomanen
The Dock House
1 Long WharfQuaint spot on the harbor with a chalkboard menu offering chowder, lobster & fried seafood platters. Fantastic lobster roll.
Kids favorite frozen yogurt cafe. Fro-yo with a wide array of toppings, plus coffee & waffles offered in a casual, colorful space.
45 residents recomanen
BuddhaBerry
125 Main StKids favorite frozen yogurt cafe. Fro-yo with a wide array of toppings, plus coffee & waffles offered in a casual, colorful space.
Grindstone Coffee & Donuts
7 Main StOwn coffee roaster. Best cup of Joe.
Good farmers market with nice selection of produce and fruits.
12 residents recomanen
Nurel's Farmers' Market
226 E Montauk HwyGood farmers market with nice selection of produce and fruits.
Cowfish
258 E Montauk HwyGreat Brunch and one of the best Happy Hours in Hampton Bays.
Right on the water - overlooking the Shinnecock inlet, bay behind, and ocean to the front/south. Great sunset.
Friday nights when they offer happy hour specials with live music.
104 residents recomanen
Oakland's Restaurant & Marina
373 Dune RdRight on the water - overlooking the Shinnecock inlet, bay behind, and ocean to the front/south. Great sunset.
Friday nights when they offer happy hour specials with live music.
Elegant dining in Westhampton Beach. Outdoor Patio. You'll need reservations for Saturday nights. Monday nite lobster bake.
33 residents recomanen
Starr Boggs
6 Parlato DriveElegant dining in Westhampton Beach. Outdoor Patio. You'll need reservations for Saturday nights. Monday nite lobster bake.
Beach Bakery
112 Main StTry raspberry 'croissants', mocha cake and everything else...
Drinks & Nightlife
To really let loose, there’s only one destination in Hampton Bays, and that’s the famous (or infamous) Sunday parties at Boardy Barn. It’s raucous and busy, but if beer, pizza and dancing are your thing, it’s a must.
9 residents recomanen
Boardy Barn
270 W Montauk HwyTo really let loose, there’s only one destination in Hampton Bays, and that’s the famous (or infamous) Sunday parties at Boardy Barn. It’s raucous and busy, but if beer, pizza and dancing are your thing, it’s a must.