Long Island
East Hampton, New York
Town and village in Suffolk County
Ocean beaches, farm stands and the Montauk peninsula
East Hampton is a town covering the eastern South Fork, including the Village of East Hampton, Amagansett, Montauk, Springs and Wainscott. It combines ocean beaches, preserved farmland, historic shingle houses and a summer visitor economy.
History & Local Character
East Hampton was settled in 1648 as Maidstone and renamed for East Hampton, England. Whaling, fishing and farming shaped it before artists and summer residents arrived in the late 19th century.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing ranges from large oceanfront estates and estate-area homes to smaller year-round houses in Springs, Montauk and Amagansett, with a substantial second-home market.
Restaurants & Shopping
East Hampton village's Main Street and Newtown Lane, Amagansett's Main Street and Montauk's Main Street hold restaurants, bakeries, fish markets and cafes.
Schools & Education
East Hampton Union Free School District serves the town, with elementary schools in East Hampton and Montauk and a combined high school.
Parks & Recreation
Main Beach, Georgica Beach, Hither Hills State Park, Montauk Point State Park and the town's bay beaches provide extensive shoreline access.
Transportation & Accessibility
The LIRR's Montauk branch stops at East Hampton, Amagansett and Montauk, with Montauk Highway and Sunrise Highway carrying summer traffic.
Local Businesses
Restaurants, galleries, surf shops, farm stands, builders and landscaping firms serve residents and visitors, with Montauk's harbor supporting fishing and marine businesses.
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Nearby Attractions
- Main Beach
- Montauk Point Lighthouse
- Hither Hills State Park
- Guild Hall
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Some of the state's best ocean beaches
- Strong arts, dining and farm-stand culture
- Large protected open space
Considerations
- Very high housing costs
- Summer traffic congestion
- Limited year-round services in some hamlets
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Hampton a town or a village?
East Hampton is a town in Suffolk County, and the Village of East Hampton is incorporated within it.
Where is Montauk?
Montauk is a hamlet in the Town of East Hampton, at the eastern tip of Long Island's South Fork.