Beach bums, outdoorsy types, glamour seekers, foodies, and culture buffs will all find satisfaction in The Hamptons.
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Cooper's Beach
There are dozens of beaches – everything from ocean strands to sandy bays – but the wide stretch of oceanfront sand on Cooper’s Beach is one of the best for sun-bathing and surfing.
Job's Lane; Southampton, NY
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Water Sports
Surfing, kayaking, water-skiing and kite-boarding are popular pastimes in the Hamptons. Operators like Main Beach Surf & Sport rent equipment to experienced water-athletes and provide lessons to neophytes.
Rub elbows with celebs and moguls while indulging on dishes like wood-roasted pork chips dipped in Marsala sauce, warm dandelion salad, and polenta-cannoli pound cake.
136 N. Main St.; East Hampton, NY; 631-324-3550; www.nickandtonis.com
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Shopping
Job’s Lane in Southampton village is particularly well-known for shopping. Here, established brands like Ralph Lauren rub elbows with independent boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops.
Job's Lane; Southampton, NY
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Wolffer Estate Winery
Fertile potato fields and a moderate maritime climate give forth to multiple vineyards (there are three in the Hamptons, plus 38 nearby). Tour Wolffer Estate winery and taste their award-winning wines. Open year-round.
Natural beauty and light-reflecting waters have drawn artists to the Hamptons for a century. Past exhibits have included regionally inspired works by greats like Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Roy Lichtenstein.
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