Moving to The Hamptons or Montauk, NY?
Here’s a list of Our Favorite Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Hamptons Festival of Music: A newcomer to the East End’s classical music scene, this festival brings together top musicians from North America’s leading orchestras for a series of world-class performances.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gurney’s Beach Club (290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY): This Mediterranean-inspired venue has a full-service restaurant, bar, beach club, and seawater spa. It’s where high-rolling couples and partygoers sip on flowing cocktails and DJs spin tunes every summer weekend.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Southampton Arts Center’s SummerFest Gala: This benefit gala is a staple of the Hamptons social calendar. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, followed by dishes from East End restaurants and performances by Broadway stars and a quartet from The Mannes School of Music.





























































