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The East Hampton Chamber of Commerce (631) 324-0362 has full information on all activities, but we'll give you a quick rundown.Beaches:All beaches require passes for parking cars. We give our guests passes to the Village and Town beaches, including Atlantic Avenue Beach. Tennis:There are four tennis clubs in the area, but the Town of East Hampton has courts that you can use. Call the Town Clerks Office (631) 324-4142 for instructions.
Public Golf Courses:
Boats for Rent:
Bike rental:
Horses:
Whale Watching:Everyone loves this activity, and sometimes you even see a whale.
Shopping:A favorite Hamptons pastime. We have the Polo Country Store, Armani, and Eileen Fisher—but the most inspiring shop in town is East End Books & Gallery on 53 The Circle (631) 324-8680. It’s the brainchild of Rizzoli’s former VP and Director of bookstores, John Brancati, bringing his 25 years of hands-on savvy to lovers of fine books. And he’s sweetening the deal by including a gallery specializing in contemporary art and photography. However, the most popular store in the Hamptons is, of course, The Southampton Thrift Shop on Main Street in Southampton (proceeds go to the local hospital). It is often filled with designer clothing. What to Wear:In the summer season, white cotton pants and linen blazers for her, accompanied by stylish sandals; Khakis, Polo shirts, sport jackets for him, clean and pressed jeans for all; no ties, suits, fancy cocktail dresses (unless you’re attending a wedding). For dining, casual but no shorts and T-shirts. In the evening New Yorkers tend to wear basic black. The nights are cool and require warmish jackets; good shoes suffer from damp, dewy grass. Weather:The weather is rarely overly hot in the summer. Maybe two weekends we suffer a heat wave. Usually daytime is in the 80-degree range and night is in the 60s. Spring is cool, but May blooms are beautiful to see. Fall remains warm into October. Winter is damp, windy, and cold, but Christmas in the Hamptons is truly special. Main Street is transformed into a holiday wonderland. And when it rains, go visit the lighthouse in Montauk or sit by our fire and read. Galleries, Museums and Theater:East Hampton has always been a favorite place for artists, from Childe Hassam to Jackson Pollock. The light is unique as it bounces off the ocean, the Sound and bays.
Art Galleries are ubiquitous in the Hamptons. Often they have opening night parties, so you might want to call ahead or get on their register (or check the East Hampton Star). Here is a very selective list:
For You History Buffs:East Hampton goes back to the early 1700s and a stroll down Main Street and to the left of the pond features authentic historical sites.
Day Tripping:Here are a few ideas for seeing the sights. Ferry rides (2) to the North Fork are scenic and pleasurable; not too much traffic. Take Rt. 114 to Sag Harbor ferry, which takes you to lovely Shelter Island, and then on to another ferry to old whaling town, Greenport. You can then go east to the last village, which is charming, historical Orient, a beautiful ride through farmland. Or you can go west on the main road and visit the wineries for wine tasting. Check the site www.northfork.com for a list. You can take the Vintage Tour (631) 765-4689. Also, this is a good a good ride for antiquing with lower prices on the antiques. Finish the trip with a meal at Claudio’s Restaurant, right across from the ferry, on the docks. Don’t stay too late as ferries close down sometime after mid-night. Events:
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