The Hamptons travel guide

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Long Island's summer capital, where a Manhattan-polished Sag Harbor institution shares the coast with a brand-new Montauk Harbor beach club.

LDV Hospitality is opening Barlume Beach Montauk, overlooking Montauk Harbor and offering 19 guest rooms, a beach club, marina and restaurant, with Barlume Beach featuring bluefin tuna carpaccio and oysters, while Hotel Corduroy is a 29-room boutique hotel designed to reflect the

The Hamptons — TL;DR

The Hamptons at a glance

What are the best things to do in The Hamptons? Balance one or two headline sights with unhurried time in the neighbourhoods highlighted in this guide — that mix is what makes a The Hamptons trip feel like more than a checklist.
How many days do you need in The Hamptons? Three to four full days is the sweet spot for a first visit to The Hamptons — enough to cover the main neighbourhoods on foot, sit down for two or three proper meals, and still keep a day for a…
When is the best time to visit The Hamptons? June to September offers peak Hamptons summer season, with Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends the busiest.
Where should I stay in The Hamptons for the first time? First-time visitors do best in one of the walkable central neighbourhoods covered in the Where to Stay section of this guide — the ones that put you within a short walk of dinner and public transport.
How do you get around The Hamptons? The Hamptons stretch along eastern Long Island, with Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Montauk, and Greenport Village each offering distinct dining and lodging character.

The Hamptons overview

June to September offers peak Hamptons summer season, with Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends the busiest.
The Hamptons stretch along eastern Long Island, with Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Montauk, and Greenport Village each offering distinct dining and lodging character.
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The Hamptons' 2026 season continues to bring a wave of new hospitality, with Barlume Beach Montauk, Hotel Corduroy's surf-inspired design, and Oyster Estate's reinvention of the former Greenporter all opening or relaunching, alongside established institutions like The American Hotel in Sag Harbor and Sant Ambroeus in East Hampton.

Where to eat, drink & do in The Hamptons

The Hamptons neighborhoods

Montauk Harbor Home to the new Barlume Beach Montauk, overlooking the harbor with a beach club, marina and restaurant.
Sag Harbor Home to The American Hotel, bringing Manhattan polish with white tablecloths and a legendary wine list.
East Hampton Home to Sant Ambroeus, blending Italian and seaside cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.

Practical info for The Hamptons

Getting around in The Hamptons? The Hamptons stretch along eastern Long Island, with Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Montauk, and Greenport Village each offering distinct dining and lodging character.
When to go in The Hamptons? June to September offers peak Hamptons summer season, with Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends the busiest.
What's changing now in The Hamptons? The Hamptons' 2026 season continues to bring a wave of new hospitality, with Barlume Beach Montauk, Hotel Corduroy's surf-inspired design, and Oyster Estate's reinvention of the former Greenporter all opening or relaunching, alongside estab
Seek out Oyster Estate in Greenport Village in The Hamptons? The reopened former Greenporter hotel, a quieter North Fork alternative to the busier South Fork Hamptons towns.
Base yourself in Montauk Harbor in The Hamptons? Home to the new Barlume Beach Montauk, overlooking the harbor with a beach club, marina and restaurant. Known for new beach club opening, surfing culture.

Frequently asked questions about The Hamptons

What are the best things to do in The Hamptons? Balance one or two headline sights with unhurried time in the neighbourhoods highlighted in this guide — that mix is what makes a The Hamptons trip feel like more than a checklist. Book any high-demand entries in advance, keep evenings loose for a proper dinner, and leave at least one afternoon completely unplanned for the small discoveries The Hamptons tends to reward.
How many days do you need in The Hamptons? Three to four full days is the sweet spot for a first visit to The Hamptons — enough to cover the main neighbourhoods on foot, sit down for two or three proper meals, and still keep a day for a nearby day-trip or a slow morning. Extend to five or six days if you plan to combine the city with the surrounding region.
When is the best time to visit The Hamptons? June to September offers peak Hamptons summer season, with Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends the busiest.
Where should I stay in The Hamptons for the first time? First-time visitors do best in one of the walkable central neighbourhoods covered in the Where to Stay section of this guide — the ones that put you within a short walk of dinner and public transport. Avoid staying next to the main transit hubs unless convenience trumps atmosphere for your trip.
How do you get around The Hamptons? The Hamptons stretch along eastern Long Island, with Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Montauk, and Greenport Village each offering distinct dining and lodging character.

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