East Hampton, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

East Hampton is a town on Long Island in New York. It is the eastern half of The Hamptons. It includes the hamlets of Montauk, Amagansett, Wainscott, Napeague Springs, and Sag Harbor.

2 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about East Hampton

Napeague State Park

Cedar Point County Park

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Mar. (climate data from nearby Narragansett)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
WST Westerly State Airport, Westerly — 34 mi away. Directions
HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 42 mi away. Directions
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 67 mi away (major hub). Directions

You can drive the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway from New York City to get to East Hampton.

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Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $225–$225 a night (typical $960), from 2 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$270, mid-range ~$1040, comfortable ~$390.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Napeague State Park
Afternoon Cedar Point County Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

By car

You can drive the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway from New York City to get to East Hampton.

By plane

MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the only reasonably close airport nearby. It serves flights nationwide, and is about 70 minutes away.

Go East Hampton Airport (HTO)

Offers a larger runway suitable for light jets. Charter companies such as Air Charter Advisors and Sound Aircraft Services offer flights at both MTP and HTO, with aircraft rentals ranging from single & twin engine propeller planes to luxury business jets.

📍 200 Daniels Hole Road

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By boat

Ferries travel from Orient to New London. It takes about 75 minutes to cross the Long Island Sound.

By train

The Long Island Rail Road connects Manhattan with East Hampton. Tickets are $18-25.

By bus

The Hampton Jitney is a bus line that travels from Manhattan to East Hampton and other destinations on the North Fork and South Fork. Tickets are $30 each way ($53 round trip); reservations are not required, but recommended.

Get around

Trains travel from village to village, along with Suffolk County Transit buses.

See

The Hamptons has some of the most naturally beautiful beaches. They have ocean beach and bay beaches which tend to be less crowded and calmer. Main Beach in East Hampton is the most popular, where you will find the rich and famous lounging. Many enjoy Georgica Beach as well which is equally beautiful but less crowded and is lined by mansions and estates.

Art Galleries: A very popular in the Hamptons especially during "the season" where there are usually art shows every night.

Ann Kolb Art Gallery- on Main Street in East Hampton, features American crafts and folk art. +1 631-324-3443.
Wallace Art Gallery- on Main Street in East Hampton, features 19th- and 20th-century American art. +1 631-329-4516.
Wally Findlay Gallery- on Main Street in East Hampton, features old masters, impressionists and contemporary artists.

See Napeague State Park

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See Cedar Point County Park

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Do

Golfing:

Main Beach Surf and Sport- Main beaches’ resource for surfing, kayaking and stand up paddling equipment for purchase or rental. Su-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-6PM (Saturdays) on Route 27 Wainscott. +1 631-537-2716 <nowiki>[1</nowiki>]

Buy

East Hampton Main Street shops:

Shop Saks Fifth Avenue

📍 50 Main Street East Hampton☎ +1 631-283-3500

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Shop Edward Archer

Clothing and furniture.

📍 85 Main Street East Hampton☎ +1 631-283-2668

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Shop Coach Factory Stores

📍 60 Newtown Lane East Hampton☎ +1 631-329-1777

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Shop Tory Burch

📍 47 Newton Lane East Hampton☎ +1 631-907-9150

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Drink

The Dock at Montauk- A favorite local hangout with saloon-style drinking and deep-fried oysters and clams that keep the locals coming back for more. Use directions from website, it can be a little tricky to get to. +1 631-668-9778.
Meeting House- Pub-like bar with a sophisticated environment on the Amagansett strip. +1 631-267-2764

Sleep

Reform Club Inn- Has seven suites and three private cottages decorated in a low-key beachy style. Located in Amagansett. +1 631-267-8500.
Hedges Inn- A beautifully renovated local icon and historic landmark half a mile from Main Beach in East Hampton, New York. +1 631-324-7101.
The Baker House- one of the most luxurious and expensive inns in the Hamptons. The Baker House dates back to 1650 but has the accommodations of a 2011 luxury hotel with its many amenities. Located in East Hampton. +1 631-324-4081.