Hampton Bays Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ponquogue Beach
Ponquogue Beach
Ponquogue Beach
Ponquogue Beach
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.

Bayview Resort

Bayview Resort

2.5 out of 5
53 West Tiana Road, Hampton Bays, NY
Stay at this beach motel in Hampton Bays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (452 reviews)
We love this place. We immediately felt home. Accommodating and helpful. What else can we ask for. :) Though Expedia should do better as a 3rd party by communicating to customers specific conditions and amenities. We are so lucky that Bayview Resort help us a lot. :) Grateful that this weekend was ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Bayview Resort
 Hampton's Vacation Inn

Hampton's Vacation Inn

2.5 out of 5
177 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY
The price is ₹17,015 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
₹17,015
₹19,440 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Hampton Bays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Regal UA Hampton Bays and Good Ground Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
Lovely property. Convenient location. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hampton's Vacation Inn
Hampton Bays Hotel on Main

Hampton Bays Hotel on Main

2 out of 5
2 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY
Stay at this hotel in Hampton Bays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Good Ground Park and Regal UA Hampton Bays are ...
7/10 Good! (65 reviews)
Loved the 2 bar options on the property.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hampton Bays Hotel on Main
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Railroad Museum of Long Island and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
Nice location and good for staying with families. The rooms could have been a little cleaner and updated. Hotel communication was excellent for checking in.

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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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