Southampton Guidebook
Local Beaches
Coopers Beach - 268 Meadow Lane. One of the top-rated beaches in the count, during the summer months this beach has a cafe, chair rentals, umbrella rentals, bathrooms, and freshwater showers.
Between May 15 - Sept 15 sells daily parking permits at the beach for $50 per car per day.
112 locals recommend
Cooper's Beach, Southampton
268 Meadow LnCoopers Beach - 268 Meadow Lane. One of the top-rated beaches in the count, during the summer months this beach has a cafe, chair rentals, umbrella rentals, bathrooms, and freshwater showers.
Between May 15 - Sept 15 sells daily parking permits at the beach for $50 per car per day.
Gorgeous boardwalk stroll overlooking Shinnecock Bay, one of our favorite sunset spots
Meadow Lane Boardwalk
Unnamed RoadGorgeous boardwalk stroll overlooking Shinnecock Bay, one of our favorite sunset spots
Road D Beach on Meadow Lane is a beautiful remote beach.
Has about 30 parking spaces and fills up quickly. No bathrooms or showers here, but a great beach area.
No Parking Permit Needed.
7 locals recommend
Road D Beach
Road DRoad D Beach on Meadow Lane is a beautiful remote beach.
Has about 30 parking spaces and fills up quickly. No bathrooms or showers here, but a great beach area.
No Parking Permit Needed.
Lovely beach just south of Agawam Lake and next to the famous red Dune Chruch.
Public Parking is available on the road next to the beach. For public parking park ONLY in public parking spaces. Please read the signs carefully. Public parking is permitted on the street in front of the Beach Club (Bathing Corporation of Southampton) and St Andrew's Dune Church. Both the north and south sides of the "street" are considered public parking areas. DO NOT park in the spaces between the concrete median and the pond or along the side of the Beach Club leading up to the beach. These spaces require special permits and are clearly marked as such. Southampton police are well known for ticketing cars that are parked illegally.
6 locals recommend
Gin Beach
Lovely beach just south of Agawam Lake and next to the famous red Dune Chruch.
Public Parking is available on the road next to the beach. For public parking park ONLY in public parking spaces. Please read the signs carefully. Public parking is permitted on the street in front of the Beach Club (Bathing Corporation of Southampton) and St Andrew's Dune Church. Both the north and south sides of the "street" are considered public parking areas. DO NOT park in the spaces between the concrete median and the pond or along the side of the Beach Club leading up to the beach. These spaces require special permits and are clearly marked as such. Southampton police are well known for ticketing cars that are parked illegally.
Our Neighborhood
Local park with public tennis court and playground. 5 min walk from the house. Walk down William Way and you'll find a walking trail that brings you to the public park.
16 Summer Dr
16 Summer DriveLocal park with public tennis court and playground. 5 min walk from the house. Walk down William Way and you'll find a walking trail that brings you to the public park.
Fall Court
Fall CourtWalking/Running Trail - 5 minute walk
Wineries
Nice backyard space for tasting, pair it with the Parrish Art Museum next door for a perfect afternoon!
94 locals recommend
Duck Walk Vineyards
231 Montauk HwyNice backyard space for tasting, pair it with the Parrish Art Museum next door for a perfect afternoon!
Channing Daughters Winery
1927 Scuttle Hole RdA smaller more intimate vibe for tastings
Dining room with a full menu as well as a tasting room, lots of events, younger vibe, you must try their Rosé Cider! Also check out their Wine Stand that has walk in availability and live music on Friday night.
277 locals recommend
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
139 Sagg RdDining room with a full menu as well as a tasting room, lots of events, younger vibe, you must try their Rosé Cider! Also check out their Wine Stand that has walk in availability and live music on Friday night.
Groceries & Farmstands
Local Market with a collection of local pies and cakes from around the Hamptons. ~4 minute drive.
22 locals recommend
Schmidts Market & Produce
120 N Sea RdLocal Market with a collection of local pies and cakes from around the Hamptons. ~4 minute drive.
Stop & Shop
167 Main St- 4 minute drive
Citarella Gourmet Market - Southampton
20 Hampton Rd- 5 minute drive
Hank's Farmstand
324 County Rd 39A~2 min drive
Seven Ponds Orchard
65 7 Ponds Rd~3 minutes drive. Farmstand and also pick it yourself apples
Restaurants - some of our faves
Great lobster roll. Good for lunch or casual dinner spot, outdoor seating or to-go only. Nice to take down to the beach for sunset.
10 locals recommend
Shinnecock Lobster Factory
42 Montauk HwyGreat lobster roll. Good for lunch or casual dinner spot, outdoor seating or to-go only. Nice to take down to the beach for sunset.
Bamboo
76C Jobs LnAsian fusion with good cocktails
The Golden Pear Cafe
99 Main StGreat brunch spot, also to-go options!
Our favorite Italian Restaurant in town- adorable outdoor seating set up in a quaint alleyway (be sure to ask for alleyway seating in your reservation if you want it)
83 locals recommend
Sant Ambroeus
30 Main StOur favorite Italian Restaurant in town- adorable outdoor seating set up in a quaint alleyway (be sure to ask for alleyway seating in your reservation if you want it)
A favorite high-end restaurant in the area. Great for a celebration. Delicious upscale Greek spot, a Hampton staple
14 locals recommend
Calissa
1020 Montauk HighwayA favorite high-end restaurant in the area. Great for a celebration. Delicious upscale Greek spot, a Hampton staple
Montauk’s famous “Lunch” opened an outlet in Southampton! It’s a larger restaurant so easier to get a table with the same great Lobster & seafood.
Lobster Roll Restaurant
Montauk’s famous “Lunch” opened an outlet in Southampton! It’s a larger restaurant so easier to get a table with the same great Lobster & seafood.
Bistro Ete
760 Montauk HwyHigh end French restaurant, celebrity sightings, great ambiance
Pierre's
2468 Main StTasty French food, very authentic with live music on the weekends .
Museums & Activities
Connect with artists and art with a focus on the rich creative legacy of the East End and its global impact on the art world.
15 temporary art exhibits throughout the year with indoor and outdoor events throughout the year
Hours: Closed Tues/Weds M, Thurs, Sat and Sun 11-5pm Fri 11-8pm
https://parrishart.org/
263 locals recommend
Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk HwyConnect with artists and art with a focus on the rich creative legacy of the East End and its global impact on the art world.
15 temporary art exhibits throughout the year with indoor and outdoor events throughout the year
Hours: Closed Tues/Weds M, Thurs, Sat and Sun 11-5pm Fri 11-8pm
https://parrishart.org/
Temporary modern art exhibits with purpose
Film screenings and performances throughout the year
Free entry
https://www.southamptonartscenter.org/
33 locals recommend
Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs LnTemporary modern art exhibits with purpose
Film screenings and performances throughout the year
Free entry
https://www.southamptonartscenter.org/
Driving range, Hamptons themed mini-golf, and batting cage until mid-October when it also adds an ice skating rink
https://southamptongolfrange.com/
15 locals recommend
Southampton Golf Range
668 County Rd 39Driving range, Hamptons themed mini-golf, and batting cage until mid-October when it also adds an ice skating rink
https://southamptongolfrange.com/
Hank's Pumpkintown
240 Montauk HwyCorn maze and pumpkin picking leading up to Halloween
Experience a 45-60 min guided tour
Advance reservations are required for entry, no walk ins
Peter Marino Art Foundation
Experience a 45-60 min guided tour
Advance reservations are required for entry, no walk ins
Sightseeing
This 3 mile trek takes you through constantly shifting dunes with a forgotten forest buried underneath.
Our favorite hike in The Hamptons!
17 locals recommend
Walking Dunes
This 3 mile trek takes you through constantly shifting dunes with a forgotten forest buried underneath.
Our favorite hike in The Hamptons!
Dog friendly State Park with tons of great hikes that takes you past WWII bunkers and a river with stunning overlooks of the ocean.
34 locals recommend
Shadmoor State Park
Dog friendly State Park with tons of great hikes that takes you past WWII bunkers and a river with stunning overlooks of the ocean.
Lots of scenic hikes that end at the Long Island Sound. Also with views of an old lighthouse and a crumbling 1800s estate.
48 locals recommend
Cedar Point County Park
5 Cedar Point RdLots of scenic hikes that end at the Long Island Sound. Also with views of an old lighthouse and a crumbling 1800s estate.
Take the South ferry from North Haven and follow Route 114 one mile to the preserve
2,039 acre park that takes up a third of the island, great hikes and kayaking
70 locals recommend
Mashomack Preserve
79 S Ferry RdTake the South ferry from North Haven and follow Route 114 one mile to the preserve
2,039 acre park that takes up a third of the island, great hikes and kayaking
The most famous surfing beach in the area. Go all year round and watch surfers or try for yourself!
79 locals recommend
Ditch Plains Beach
18 Ditch Plains RdThe most famous surfing beach in the area. Go all year round and watch surfers or try for yourself!