Hampton Bays, New York
Hampton Bays is known for its coastal, casual charm and offers the most waterfront restaurants in the state of New York.
Small-Town Sophistication
Home to the oldest inn in the country, the waterfront village of Hampton Bays is situated in the town of Southampton where two charming bays converge. Though just 90 minutes from New York City, the laid-back coastal charm of Hampton Bays feels like a world apart. Offering more waterfront restaurants than any other New York destination, Hampton Bays is also known as a major fishing port. Spend your days lounging at one of the town’s scenic beaches, casting your line, paddle boarding, or visiting the local farmer’s market. During summer months, the 36-acre Good Ground Park features an amphitheater offering free concerts and movies.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
MacArthur Airport (ISP) -
Average Temperatures
81°F in summer; 39°F in winter -
Peak season
Summer -
Car recommended?
Yes -
Average water temperature
65°F
Destination Highlights
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Hampton Bays Beaches
Find beaches on both sides of the island, from Ponquogue Beach on the Atlantic and Meschutt Beach on the bay. Just a short drive from our Canoe Place residences and complimentary parking access for members.
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Wölffer Estate Vineyard
Once a modest potato farm, Wölffer Estate Vineyard is now home to a 55-acre vineyard, boarding stables, paddocks, and a Grand Prix field. Weekly events include exclusive tastings paired with live music and dancing.
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Parrish Art Museum
This small-but-mighty museum is dedicated to American-made art. The gallery hosts an impressive amount of esteemed traveling exhibits as well as a permanent collection, with works from Roy Lichtenstein, Dorothea Rockburne, and moe.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Hampton Bays Vacation
Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound, the maritime climate of Hampton Bays brings predictably warm summers and chilly winters, with showers throughout the year. Four distinct seasons determine the favored time to holiday. Memorial Day through Labor Day beckon the masses. If you're hoping to avoid the crowds there are plenty of year-round activities to enjoy and the weather can be rather agreeable September through May.
