Guidebook for East Hampton

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Guidebook for East Hampton

Beaches

Visit the breathtaking beaches of the Hamptons. Paid parking at Main Beach, Two Mile Hollow, Atlantic Beach and Kirk Beach and Hither Hills State Park.
2022 DAILY NON-RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS Monday-Thursday Only. (Available by downloading ParkMobile App - May 15th thru September 15th) Daily Non-Resident 2022 Beach Parking Permits for Main Beach Lot 2 and Two Mile Hollow Beach will only be available for purchase online for $50/day, on the ParkMobile App from your phone beginning May 15, 2021. Daily permits are only available Monday through Thursday after 1:00 PM after you have secured a parking space (no prepayments and no refunds). These are digital permits only and are linked to your license plate number. Parking will be enforced by a license plate scanner.
90 locals recommend
Main Beach
Ocean Ave
90 locals recommend
2022 DAILY NON-RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS Monday-Thursday Only. (Available by downloading ParkMobile App - May 15th thru September 15th) Daily Non-Resident 2022 Beach Parking Permits for Main Beach Lot 2 and Two Mile Hollow Beach will only be available for purchase online for $50/day, on the ParkMobile App from your phone beginning May 15, 2021. Daily permits are only available Monday through Thursday after 1:00 PM after you have secured a parking space (no prepayments and no refunds). These are digital permits only and are linked to your license plate number. Parking will be enforced by a license plate scanner.
2022 DAILY NON-RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS Monday-Thursday Only (Available by downloading ParkMobile App - May 15th thru September 15th) Daily Non-Resident 2022 Beach Parking Permits for Main Beach Lot 2 and Two Mile Hollow Beach will only be available for purchase online for $50/day, on the ParkMobile App from your phone beginning May 15, 2021. Daily permits are only available Monday through Thursday after 1:00 PM after you have secured a parking space (no prepayments and no refunds). These are digital permits only and are linked to your license plate number. Parking will be enforced by a license plate scanner.
22 locals recommend
Two Mile Hollow Beach
Two Mile Hollow Road
22 locals recommend
2022 DAILY NON-RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS Monday-Thursday Only (Available by downloading ParkMobile App - May 15th thru September 15th) Daily Non-Resident 2022 Beach Parking Permits for Main Beach Lot 2 and Two Mile Hollow Beach will only be available for purchase online for $50/day, on the ParkMobile App from your phone beginning May 15, 2021. Daily permits are only available Monday through Thursday after 1:00 PM after you have secured a parking space (no prepayments and no refunds). These are digital permits only and are linked to your license plate number. Parking will be enforced by a license plate scanner.
Beautiful ocean beach. Paid parking: Weekends - $50 a day, no Holidays. https://ehamptonny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Atlantic-Avenue-Beach-45
52 locals recommend
Atlantic Avenue Beach
169 Atlantic Ave
52 locals recommend
Beautiful ocean beach. Paid parking: Weekends - $50 a day, no Holidays. https://ehamptonny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Atlantic-Avenue-Beach-45
A beautiful beach in Montauk with abundant parking for $10 a day. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/hitherhills/details.aspx
50 locals recommend
Hither Hills State Park
164 Old Montauk Highway
50 locals recommend
A beautiful beach in Montauk with abundant parking for $10 a day. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/hitherhills/details.aspx
Stop at Cooper’s Beach on your way out or take a day trip. Parking $50.
112 locals recommend
Cooper's Beach, Southampton
268 Meadow Ln
112 locals recommend
Stop at Cooper’s Beach on your way out or take a day trip. Parking $50.

Food Scene

Most restaurants are open and offering take-out. Order ahead on their website. Some offer half-capacity seating. Please call ahead to get up-to-date information.
Great Burgers and pub like atmosphere. Menu offers great selection for all dietary preferences.
56 locals recommend
Rowdy Hall
177 Main St
56 locals recommend
Great Burgers and pub like atmosphere. Menu offers great selection for all dietary preferences.
Delicious seafood. Restaurant busy and usually crowded but fun.
112 locals recommend
Bostwick's Chowder House
277 Pantigo Road
112 locals recommend
Delicious seafood. Restaurant busy and usually crowded but fun.
Our local diner/coffee shop. Great traditional breakfast.
25 locals recommend
John Papas Cafe
18 Park Pl
25 locals recommend
Our local diner/coffee shop. Great traditional breakfast.
I have been going here for thirty years. Great seafood, near the beach. A bit of a drive but a must visit.
91 locals recommend
Lobster Roll aka LUNCH
1980 Montauk Highway
91 locals recommend
I have been going here for thirty years. Great seafood, near the beach. A bit of a drive but a must visit.
Great food, easy ordering and smack in the heart of scenic Sag Harbor.
17 locals recommend
K Pasa
2 Main St
17 locals recommend
Great food, easy ordering and smack in the heart of scenic Sag Harbor.
Overlooking the harbor with great sunsets and great food. Can be pricy.
63 locals recommend
Bostwick's on the Harbor
39 Gann Road
63 locals recommend
Overlooking the harbor with great sunsets and great food. Can be pricy.
Authentic mexican cuisine. Delicious.
42 locals recommend
Coche Comedor
74A Montauk Hwy
42 locals recommend
Authentic mexican cuisine. Delicious.
Can get crowded but worth the wait if you love Japanese food.
81 locals recommend
Sen
23 Main St
81 locals recommend
Can get crowded but worth the wait if you love Japanese food.
Great food, atmosphere, and staff.
135 locals recommend
Nick & Toni's
136 N Main St
135 locals recommend
Great food, atmosphere, and staff.
Delicious Comfort Food.
128 locals recommend
East Hampton Grill
99 N Main St
128 locals recommend
Delicious Comfort Food.
Great seafood in a unique waterside setting.
67 locals recommend
Gosman's
500 W Lake Dr
67 locals recommend
Great seafood in a unique waterside setting.
Great coffee.
43 locals recommend
Starbucks
39 Main St
43 locals recommend
Great coffee.
To Go seafood prepared fresh daily. Delicious Lobster Roll or lobster salad and cedar plank salmon.
19 locals recommend
The Seafood Shop
356 Montauk Hwy
19 locals recommend
To Go seafood prepared fresh daily. Delicious Lobster Roll or lobster salad and cedar plank salmon.
Self-serve seafood eatery with waterfront views. https://www.duryealobsters.com
77 locals recommend
Duryea's Lobster Deck
65 Tuthill Rd
77 locals recommend
Self-serve seafood eatery with waterfront views. https://www.duryealobsters.com
If you are looking for great lunch takeout, coffee, smoothies and pastries, stop in this unique shop. A favorite among locals.
56 locals recommend
Mary's Marvelous
107 Newtown Ln
56 locals recommend
If you are looking for great lunch takeout, coffee, smoothies and pastries, stop in this unique shop. A favorite among locals.

Arts & Culture

Guild Hall is a museum with an excellent theatre. https://www.guildhall.org There are productions year round bringing in well known celebrities. There are also excellent exhibitions year round.
93 locals recommend
Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc.
158 Main St
93 locals recommend
Guild Hall is a museum with an excellent theatre. https://www.guildhall.org There are productions year round bringing in well known celebrities. There are also excellent exhibitions year round.
Great rainy day outing.
263 locals recommend
Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk Hwy
263 locals recommend
Great rainy day outing.
Visit the home of Jackson Pollack. Standing in his studio is an experience.
154 locals recommend
Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
830 Springs Fireplace Rd
154 locals recommend
Visit the home of Jackson Pollack. Standing in his studio is an experience.
A departure into wonderland.
115 locals recommend
LongHouse Reserve
133 Hands Creek Rd
115 locals recommend
A departure into wonderland.
Visit historical buildings of East Hampton. https://millhouseinn.com/museums/
East Hampton Historical Society
101 Main Street
Visit historical buildings of East Hampton. https://millhouseinn.com/museums/
Hook Windmill
42 Main St

Winery with wine tasting events.

Call first for hours and wine tasting events and tours.
79 locals recommend
Channing Daughters Winery
1927 Scuttle Hole Rd
79 locals recommend
Call first for hours and wine tasting events and tours.
Take a tour and sample the wine. Call for schedule.
277 locals recommend
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
139 Sagg Rd
277 locals recommend
Take a tour and sample the wine. Call for schedule.
A little farther away in Water Mill. Call before you go to check hours.
94 locals recommend
Duck Walk Vineyards
231 Montauk Hwy
94 locals recommend
A little farther away in Water Mill. Call before you go to check hours.

Sightseeing

A thirty minute drive from East Hampton Village to the very tip of the South Fork. Great scenic drive with overlooks and ocean views. I love taking Old Montauk Highway where road forks.
257 locals recommend
Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk Hwy
257 locals recommend
A thirty minute drive from East Hampton Village to the very tip of the South Fork. Great scenic drive with overlooks and ocean views. I love taking Old Montauk Highway where road forks.
Many shops, restaurants and watch commercial fishing boats come and go.
Montauk Marine Basin
426 W Lake Dr
Many shops, restaurants and watch commercial fishing boats come and go.
Hither Hills State Park Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 189-site campground on the ocean. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees. Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking and cross-country ski trails are available. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/122/details.aspx The Costal Trail is Recommended (White trail on map). https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/HitherHillsTrailmap.pdf
50 locals recommend
Hither Hills State Park
164 Old Montauk Highway
50 locals recommend
Hither Hills State Park Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 189-site campground on the ocean. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees. Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking and cross-country ski trails are available. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/122/details.aspx The Costal Trail is Recommended (White trail on map). https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/HitherHillsTrailmap.pdf
http://www.blockislandinfo.com Take a day trip to Block Island from Montauk.
70 locals recommend
New Shoreham
70 locals recommend
http://www.blockislandinfo.com Take a day trip to Block Island from Montauk.
https://www.shelter-island.org Take a short ferry ride to Shelter Island.
78 locals recommend
Shelter Island
78 locals recommend
https://www.shelter-island.org Take a short ferry ride to Shelter Island.

Sailing and Fishing

Sailing lessons, rent sailboats with or without captain, fishing charters. Captain Bob is the Best!
Take a boat out on your own or hire a captain. Many options and lessons available. https://sailsagharbor.com
9 locals recommend
Sag Harbor Sailing
51 Pine Neck Ave
9 locals recommend
Take a boat out on your own or hire a captain. Many options and lessons available. https://sailsagharbor.com

Bike Rental

Bike lanes on Rt. 114 can take you all the way to the Shelter Island Ferry. Fun outing. Or park your car in East Hampton’s long term parking and bike to Main Beach.
11 locals recommend
Khanh Sports East Hampton Village
60 Park Pl
11 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Amagansett Beach and Bicycle Company
1 Cross Hwy
16 locals recommend