Hampton Bays, NY

Travel Guide
Ponquogue Beach
Travel east from New York City to enjoy the beaches and amenities of this small town on the southern coast of Long Island.

Hampton Bays is one of 18 hamlets in the Long Island town of Southampton. Its location between Shinnecock Bay and Great Peconic Bay provides many opportunities for water sports. Relax on the beaches or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard to get some exercise on the water. Wander through the town to enjoy shopping and dining.

Drive south along the new Ponquogue Bridge to cross Shinnecock Bay and reach the sandy shoreline of Ponquogue Beach along the Atlantic Ocean. This 600-foot-long (180-meter) beach is one of the most popular on Long Island. Stop at Edward J. Warner Sr. Old Ponquogue Bridge Marine Park near the new bridge to use the boat launch, go fishing or do some scuba diving.

Meschutt Beach County Park offers an inland shoreline along Great Peconic Bay near Shinnecock Canal. The park has picnicking, showers, restrooms and a playground, along with access to swimming, sailing and windsurfing on the water.

Rent a bicycle and ride through Hampton Bays to admire the large modern homes and gardens, typical of the comfortable and sometimes lavish lifestyle in “The Hamptons.” Take a yoga class and enjoy fine dining. Hampton Bays was established in the mid-1700s. Visit the many antique shops throughout the area to look for treasures from Southampton’s early days.

See some of the historic sites of Hampton Bays, including Canoe Place Chapel, Prosper King House, Ellis Squires Sr. House, Lyzon Hat Shop and the Tiana Life Saving Station. Look for old headstones in Hubbard Cemetery and Fournier Cemetery.

Drive to Hampton Bays in about 2 hours from Manhattan. Find accommodations in country inns, convenient motels or high-end resorts in and around the town. Visit some of Southampton’s other hamlets, such as Bridgehampton, Quogue and Tuckahoe.

Hampton Maid Motel
Hampton Maid Motel
2.5 out of 5
259 E Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY
The price is ₩277,022 per night from May 15 to May 16
₩277,022
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this motel in Hampton Bays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cooper's Beach and Meschutt Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
"The property is well kept and beautiful. I will definitely come back."

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024

Hampton Maid Motel
Canoe Place Inn and Cottages
Canoe Place Inn and Cottages
4 out of 5
239 E Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY
The price is ₩737,358 per night from May 19 to May 20
₩737,358
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hampton Bays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cooper's Beach and Meschutt Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Absolutely the nicest hotel in the area."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Canoe Place Inn and Cottages
Colonial Shores Resort
Colonial Shores Resort
2.5 out of 5
83 W Tiana Rd, Hampton Bays, NY
The price is ₩342,003 per night from May 15 to May 16
₩342,003
per night
May 15 - May 16
Book a stay at this beach motel in Hampton Bays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sandbar Beach and Tiana Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"This is our second 8 day stay. Here for work (Hanging Wallpaper) we really enjoyed our time here. Around the corner from everything."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Colonial Shores Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cliffside Resort Condominiums
Cliffside Resort Condominiums
3 out of 5
61475 Route 48 (North Road), Greenport, NY
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Greenport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
"Always a very nice time staying at this property. The sunset on the beach was amazing. Convenient to all area restaurants, wineries, breweries and Matchbook Distilling."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Cliffside Resort Condominiums
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 28, 2019

This area is so convenient to get to from the highway and centrally located.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 4, 2019

Excellent place, a little expensive but we enjoyed

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 2, 2019

Hampton bays is not pretentious. You really get a true Long Island experience. The people are wonderful and the beaches are perfect.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jul 19, 2019

great for the summer

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jul 18, 2019

Its has a very nice location and nice service

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jul 17, 2019

Peaceful and lovely

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