Moving to The Hamptons or Montauk, NY?
Here’s a list of Our Favorite Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- 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 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.
- Shark Bar (2167 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY): This beachside surf shack along Napeague’s sandy stretch serves up tiki classics—think lobster fried rice and crispy calamari. If the phrases “heaping portions,” “flip-flop friendly,” and “sandy, salty beer” make you smile, you’ve found your spot.
- LongHouse Reserve (133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY): Created by the legendary textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, this 16-acre sculpture garden is as much an art gallery as it is a botanical retreat.
- Harvest on Fort Pond (11 S Emery St, Montauk, NY): Rub elbows with A-listers around an outdoor fire pit before your reservation at this top-rated Italian restaurant. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Harvest on Fort Pond is the quintessential Montauk spot for summer alfresco dining.
- Wolffer Estates Vineyard (139 Sagg Rd, Sagaponack, NY): This upscale vineyard is one of Long Island’s finest. Catering to local demand, Wölffer Estate is renowned for producing two of the top five rosés in the world… and doing so sustainably.
- 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.
- Cupsogue Beach County Park (975 Dune Rd, Westhampton Beach, NY): This 296-acre beach park at the eastern end of Fire Island is the place for lifeguard-supervised swimming and saltwater bass fishing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ditch Plains Beach (18 Ditch Plains Rd, Montauk, NY): Located on the Montauk Peninsula, Ditch Plains is famous worldwide for its surfing and bodyboarding. If you’re a pro or rookie surfer or just enjoy a good windy walk, this is your spot.