Consider this your hit list before summer ends: we asked a few Hamptons insiders to share the spots they keep coming back to, from favorite stays to standout dinners. Here's where to eat, stay, shop, and play before the season slips away.
Where to stay:
Marram | Montauk
There is something incredibly peaceful about Marram. It's one of my favorite beaches in Montauk, I've spotted dolphins there more than once, and their nightly s'mores around the fire have become one of my family's favorite traditions.
Hero Beach Club | Montauk
That iconic winking smiley face as you pull into the hotel instantly puts you in vacation mode (recently featured in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated Swim). Hero perfectly captures the laid-back, bohemian spirit of Montauk, and they have a really chic beach bag beach set up.
Sole East Resort | Montauk
Hidden behind its Tudor-style exterior is one of Montauk's most charming secret gardens. Between the beautiful pool, live music, wellness programming, and laid-back atmosphere, it's one of my favorite places to spend a summer afternoon. While you're there, make a reservation at SeaSalt, the hotel's restaurant, for a long, leisurely al fresco lunch or dinner. Insider tip: You don't have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the pool—simply reserve one of the poolside dining beds and order lunch from SeaSalt. And if you're visiting later in the summer, don't miss their annual Saint Lucia concert, one of my favorite Montauk traditions.
Offshore | Montauk
Montauk's newest luxury boutique hotel has quickly become one of the most anticipated additions to town. Every guest room has been intentionally designed with elevated details, from luxurious linens to thoughtful wellness amenities, including a cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy, and restorative spa treatments. And this is only the beginning. In 2027, Offshore will unveil its highly anticipated three-story clubhouse, complete with Montauk's first rooftop restaurant and a year-round social club—cementing its place as one of the East End's most exciting destinations.
Where to eat:
Maison Close | Southampton
Maison Close brings a little Saint-Tropez glamour to Southampton. The design is stunning, the energy is always lively, and whether you're there for cocktails, dinner, or a celebration, you're guaranteed a fun night out.
Crow's Nest | Montauk
As a mom, this is hands-down one of my favorite restaurants in the Hamptons. The view, the shop, the food and my favorite part is getting an outdoor table where the adults can actually enjoy a leisurely dinner while the kids roll down the hill, play on the swings, and explore the charming little miniature Crow's Nest house—where they can play restaurant. It's one of the few places where everyone leaves happy.
Talya | Montauk
Talya is back this summer in a beautiful new beachfront location in downtown Montauk, and it's quickly become one of my go-to spots for dinner. Order the skewers and absolutely don't skip the crab rice. Then head upstairs to Bounce Beach, where some of Montauk's best DJs keep the party going long after dinner ends.
Where to shop:
Coniglio Palm Beach | East Hampton
Tucked away in one of East Hampton's charming alleyways is one of my favorite new discoveries of the summer. Coniglio Palm Beach is colorful, joyful, and full of beautifully designed pieces built around its signature Free Size™ and adjustable silhouettes. It's one of those stores you wander into and you will bring home your favorite piece.
Sage & Madison | Sag Harbor
If you are heading to a weekend at someone's house, this should be your first stop. Set inside a landmark home in Sag Harbor, Sage & Madison has the most beautiful home décor, hostess gifts, and custom gift baskets. Don't miss their incredible Fashion Barn pop-ups or grab a coffee in the garden while you browse. Trust me—show up with a Sage & Madison gift and you'll definitely be invited back.
Pink Chicken | Amagansett
This is, without question, my happy place. Every summer my daughter gets her staple dresses here, and I can never leave without picking up art supplies, toys, or something adorable for both of my kids. It's one of those stores that somehow makes everyone smile the minute they walk in.
Alice + Olivia | Southampton & East Hampton
When I need a Hamptons outfit in a pinch, this is where I go. The team is incredible and somehow always manages to pull together an entire weekend wardrobe before I can even make it halfway around the store.
What to do:
One event I'm especially looking forward to this summer is Celebration for Coral, Project Zero's annual Hamptons fundraiser supporting ocean conservation and coral reef restoration.
Each year begins with a community beach cleanup—in June, we blessed the ocean, removed debris from the beach, and now it's time to fundraise! On Saturday, August 22nd Alexandra Richards, Sailor Brinkley Cook, Christie Brinkley, Georgia Cohen, and myself will host this year's seated brunch at Maison Close Southampton, bringing together the Hamptons community for a beautiful afternoon benefiting Project Zero's Coral Collective. Guests can expect an inspiring afternoon featuring a curated charity auction, meaningful conversations around marine conservation, and the opportunity to directly support the restoration of our oceans.
As someone who spends every summer by the ocean, protecting it is a cause that's incredibly important to me. Celebration for Coral is one of those rare events that brings together an inspiring mix of Hamptons locals, philanthropists, artists, and familiar faces for something much bigger. It's a chance to celebrate the ocean while helping protect it, with every ticket supporting Project Zero's mission to restore coral reefs and preserve our marine ecosystems for generations to come. Sponsors include Holiday Vodka, I AM THE OCEAN, and Malfy Gin. Get your tickets here.
Where to stay:
Hero Beach Club | Montauk
For a relaxed beachside stay, check out Hero Beach Club in Montauk. Mornings include daily wellness classes with expanded weekend fitness offerings while ceramic making classes and movie screenings are offered at night. This week Hero Volley will be taking over the hotel, hosted by Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings. The hotel and all of the summer programming tap into Montauk's community spirit where sport, sun, and social energy naturally converge.
Where to play:
Dante x Pridwin | Shelter Island, NY
One of the biggest trends this summer out east is Mahjong! A fun way to brush up on your mahjong skills is Martini & Mahjong nights, which take place every Sunday evening at The Pridwin Hotel & Cottages. While you play, enjoy their new Summer cocktail menu presented by New York Cocktail Company and curated by Dante.
Crazy Pizza - East Hampton | East Hampton, NY
For a creative, hands-on activity with kids, Crazy Pizza East Hampton has launched chef-led pizza-making classes. The experience invites guests to step behind the scenes to learn how to make authentic Italian pizza using fresh ingredients flown in from Italy. Part cooking class, part lunch or dinner, the class is interactive, playful, and perfect for families looking for something different to do together out East.
Where to stay:
The Maidstone Hotel | East Hampton
Commencing in East Hampton, The Maidstone Hotel is my most favorite hangout spot in the Hamptons. I love that the property is within an easy walking distance to the village and the coastal Italian menu is spot on. What makes this place even more special are the staff and variety of pop ups and happenings all season long, from a Fellini Coffee Truck to Stuart Weitzman. Favorites include the Yellowtail Crudo, Linguine Nero, and Cappellacci with cacio e pepe filling.
Where to play:
Sunset Theater | Westhampton Beach
Sunset Theater in Westhampton Beach is easily one of the coolest places to be out east. The theater pairs first-run films and cult classics with plush reclining seats, a full upstairs cocktail lounge and a beautiful outdoor garden. Start with happy hour at the Sunset Social Club served Wednesday through Friday from 4–6 p.m., then stay for handcrafted cocktails, pizza nights, live music or a movie with the whole family.
Tennis East | Southampton Village
Tennis East in Southampton Village is a top destination for everything tennis, padel and pickleball. From racquets, footwear and accessories to stylish performance apparel, everything you need is right there. The staff is incredibly sweet, knowledgeable and supportive, and they can help you find the right gear and even recommend trusted local coaches for tennis, padel and pickleball lessons.
What to do:
Rosewood at Topping Rose House | Bridgehampton
On August 7th and 8th, Rosewood Mayakoba (Riviera Maya) and Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort (Los Cabos) will be at Topping Rose House for a special evening celebrating the culinary and bar talent behind Rosewood's four resorts in Mexico at the idyllic gardens of the Bridgehampton mainstay. This is an event I have looked forward to year after year and the experience transforms TRH into an upbeat and elevated Caribbean paradise.
