The Hamptons have been so widely renowned that some might consider it a real-life wonderland. As a result, many go to Long Island’s East End every summer for sun and a good time. Whether you’re exploring Westhampton Beach or Montauk, locals know by heart that the communities and their respective charms extend beyond what money can buy or even what their fairytale-esque locations can offer.
If you’re heading to the Hamptons, consider these stunning spots.
Visit the Wölffer Estate Vineyard for Wine Tasting
The beloved Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack has stood in the Hamptons since its founding in 1988. With a rustic-modern tasting room that overlooks rows of glistening grapes, you can order a charcuterie board and a glass of Wölffer’s signature wine in a hand-painted bottle for an afternoon stop, or swing by the Wine Stand on Thursday through Sunday evenings to grab a bottle to go. Locals say that watching the sun descend through the stables and grapes is one of the most enchanting things about this location.
Visit the Union Burger Bar or Pizza Place Little Charli for Lunch
For a casual restaurant with a laid-back atmosphere, the Union Burger Bar is one of the best places to eat if you plan to stop in the Hamptons. Located in the former Publick House, this cozy eatery serves gourmet burgers, craft beers, and milkshakes with a packed events calendar. Friday is bingo night, so if you want to have fun while eating something delicious, the Union Burger Bar is the location for you.
If burgers aren’t your thing, the pizza place Little Charli might scratch that foodie itch. This Roman-style pizza place in the East Hamptons offers pizza-making classes that are fun for the entire family. While dining at the restaurant, you can pick the Margarita pizza, the Snow White (white pie), or even The Godfather, a 1-meter-long pie.
Visit Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa to Get a Drink
Nothing gets better than Gurney’s Seawater Spa if you’re in the mood for something to drink. This 30,0000-square-foot location features the only ocean-fed seawater pool that happens to be in North America and has multiple indoor-outdoor treatment suites that overlook the Atlantic Ocean.
The space was curated with input from some of the nation’s top skin and body-care experts. Products from celebrity-adored specialists such as Dr. Dennis Gross are offered alongside facials and skincare treatments, including the 60-minute High-Performance Facial.
At the end of your day, you can relax in the spa’s bathhouse, which is fitted with 104-degree caldarium and 50-degree frigidarium baths, along with a sauna and eucalyptus-infused steam room.
Stay at the Canoe Place Inn & Cottages While at The Hamptons
What used to be the oldest inn in the country has been restored as the Canoe Place Inn & Cottages. Located in the Hampton Bays, just 90 miles from New York City, this canal-front property features 13 guest rooms, seven suites, and five guest cottages, each with outdoor showers and fire pits.
Additionally, a restaurant and bar helmed by Danny Meyer’s Square Union Hospitality group, a pool, and a spa that uses products from Costa Brazil’s beauty line.
The design is also notable, as interiors by Brooklyn-based firm Workstead include clawfoot bathtubs, botanical wallpaper, striped awnings, and wood-burning fireplaces.
Traveling to the Hamptons can be a fun and fantastic experience. With so much to choose from and so little time to visit everything, consider using this list to guide you through the beloved Hamptons locations.
