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  • Bring your sunscreen and booties to ABK Board Sports for top-quality windsurfing instruction.
  • Kiteboard at windy Napeague Harbor in Amagansett—360 degrees of sandy shoreline and miles of shallow water set the scene.
  • Seasoned surfers love Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk, a popular spot overlooking the cliffs.

The Hamptons Travel Guide

Generally referred to as simply "the Hamptons," the South Fork is actually made up of a group of towns, not all of which actually end in "hampton" and each with its own flavor. Regardless of name, though, this is where the rich and famous spend their summers, and with good reason: Some of the most gorgeous land in New York State—and some of the best beaches in the world—are here. In fact, ever since the railroad was built out to Southampton in 1870, people have been hooked on the South Fork. Read More

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Hotels

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Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

2 Bridge Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Map

Distance: 23.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

The Lighthouse Inn Resort

6 Guthrie Place
New London, CT 06320 Map

Distance: 25.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

The 1770 House

143 Main Street
East Hampton , NY 11937 Map

Distance: 3.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Montauk Point Lighthouse

expert favorite attraction
2000 Montauk Highway
Montauk , New York 11954

Distance: 11.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Montauk Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in New York State. This historic landmark has... Read More
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Montauk Point State Park

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50 South Fairview Avenue
Montauk , New York 11954

Distance: 21.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Montauk Point State Park is a heavily-wooded area on the eastern tip of Long Island that features... Read More
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Hither Hills State Park

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50 South Fairview Avenue
Montauk , New York 11954

Distance: 12.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hither Hills State Park features scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near The Hamptons

Distance (mi.)
Bradley International Airport 71.0 map
New York John F Kennedy International Airport 83.5 map
New York La Guardia Airport 86.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near The Hamptons

Distance (mi.)
Westerly State Airport 35.9 map
Islip Long Island Macarthur Airport 45.9 map
Providence Theodore Francis Airport 68.1 map

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