Moving to ? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- The Clubhouse (174 Daniels Hole Rd, East Hampton, NY): With two bars, live music, a dance floor, and huge TVs for game day, The Clubhouse has something for everyone. And for the extra restless, there’s also an arcade, bowling alley, and pickleball courts.
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve (4090 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale, NY) – Once considered a world-class trout fishery, it remains a favorite haunt for fly fishermen. Spanning over 3400 acres of land and water, the preserve is dedicated to protecting and nurturing game birds, fish, and wildlife. Anglers can enjoy stream trout fishing in the cool river waters, with three types of trout being raised there.
- Montauk Music Festival: A grassroots, volunteer-run celebration of Montauk’s emerging music scene. This weekend-long festival calls on over 400 artists across various genres including rock, reggae, jazz, and flamenco.
- Hither Hills State Park (164 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY) – This campground is a one-of-a-kind ocean-front camping experience so popular that you’ll want to book early. Reservations open 9 months ahead—if you’re the organized type! For those craving a break from the digital world, you’re in luck: cell service here is minimal, so you can truly unplug and detox. And let’s not forget the sunrises and sunsets—Montauk’s are unbeatable.
- Montauk Yacht Club (32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, NY): Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the Montauk Yacht Club is ready to impress with new dining experiences and amenities including a revamped fitness center, three pools, plus courts for tennis, padel, volleyball, and bocce. And with the largest marina in the Hamptons, it’s the ultimate staycation for boating enthusiasts.
- Montauk Lighthouse (2000 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY): Commissioned by President George Washington in 1792, the Montauk Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in New York and remains the fourth-oldest working lighthouse in the country.
- Bambi’s Cafe (33 Carl Fisher Plaza, Montauk, NY): This woman-owned cafe serves up locally sourced, 100% organic food, and locally roasted coffee. With everything made from scratch (including the nut milks), you can feel good about every dollar spent here.
- Surf Lodge (183 Edgemere St, Montauk, NY): Whether you’re there for the nightlife or the accommodation, Surf Lodge delivers on all fronts. This boutique hotel and celebrity event space is a Montauk hotspot that is equal parts relaxed and rowdy.
- Coopers Beach (268 Meadow Ln, Southampton, NY): Powdery shores, roaring waves, and historic mansions as your backdrop—Coopers Beach is one of the best beaches in the state. Like most things in the Hamptons, be prepared for a steep price tag on parking and amenities.
- Rowdy Hall (177 Main St, Amagansett, NY): A French-accented pub that recently moved from East Hampton Village to Amagansett—not without a bit of drama. The beloved spot had a battle with the town’s review board over its brand image and exterior color.
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park (1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY) – Step into a bygone era of grandeur at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, where expansive lawns, elegant gardens, and a majestic 65-room Tudor-style mansion await. Poetry enthusiasts and literature buffs can visit the birthplace of Walt Whitman there, while people of all ages will enjoy trails, benches, and a greenhouse to clear their minds, listen to the birds, and admire the enchanting flowers and foliage.
- Eisenhower Park (1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY) – Eisenhower Park is referred to as Nassau County’s very own “Central Park,” and it lives up to that title. Spanning 930 acres, this park is a playground for everyone, with paved trails perfect for walkers, cyclists, skaters, and joggers. Kids will love taking circus classes at I.FLY Trapeze School while parents can take to boating on the pond.
