Overview
Southampton is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It is the western half of The Hamptons. The village of Westhampton Beach in Southampton has its own article.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Southampton
The Big Duck
A historic building shaped like, you guessed it, a big duck
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
The Shinnecock Hills Golf club is a private and exclusive club. With an 18-hole golf course and a course rating of 74.5 and slope rating of 140 this golf course is not for beginners.
The Bridgehampton Club
The Bridgehampton Golf club has a 9-hole with a course rating of 67.8 and a slope rating of 122. The club also offers private tennis lessons and holds many fundraising events.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Aug. (climate data from nearby Waterbury)
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.
- HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 37 mi away. Directions
- ISP Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip — 37 mi away. Directions
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 74 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Big Duck, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Afternoon The Bridgehampton Club
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
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See
Do
Do Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
The Shinnecock Hills Golf club is a private and exclusive club. With an 18-hole golf course and a course rating of 74.5 and slope rating of 140 this golf course is not for beginners.
Eat
- Almond Bar and Restaurant- A French bistro open all year round for dinner 6PM to 11PM weekdays and 6PM to midnight on weekends. Casual dress, reservations accepted not required, entree's ranging from $16-22, full liquor license, no outdoor seating, large sit-down bar. Located on Montauk highway. Chef Jason Weiner. +1 631-537-8885 <nowiki>[1</nowiki>]
- Pierre's- A French bistro specializing in local seafood. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner year round. Located on eastern end of Main Street of Bridgehampton, New York. +1 631-537-5110
Drink
- Dune Southampton- A yacht-chic club is a playground for the young rich and famous. +1 631-283-0808
- Pink Elephant- A famous and exclusive club where you can be sure to run into celebrities, if you can get in. Route 27 and Main street in Southampton. +1 631-287-9888
Sleep
- Pheasant Escape - Post Office Box 1767 Bridgehampton, New York 11932. A nice villa accommodation in the middle of nature. Rooms are spacious and the resort has one large pool. So many restaurants nearby. +1 631-725-9859
- The Atlantic Motel- This motel has 62 rooms and is perfect for budget conscious travelers. +1 631-283-6100
- The American Hotel- This eight-room hotel is near the water in Sag Harbor. Each of the spacious rooms has a unique look. +1 631-725-3535
Stay Hermosa Lodge
An ideal Getaway for those looking for Romance, Relaxation or Adventure in The Hamptons.
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