Location: Southampton
Top Things to do in Southampton
The 10 Best Things to do in Southampton, New York (NY)
Southampton, New York, on the east end of Long Island, shines in the summer. Sandy beaches and celebrities make this the place to be. The rest of the year, enjoy the museums, luxury shopping and fine dining. Visit farms and wineries nearby.
Restaurants in Southampton
1. Cooper's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
Scenic beach stretches 500 feet along the Atlantic shoreline offering a view of historic mansions in the distance.
Reviewed By Rtktennis - Southampton, United States
As nice as it gets. Great food at reasonable prices for the Hampton's Worth the parking fee if you can’t bike there. ..
2. Ponquogue Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By 376arthurh
This is one of my favorite beaches on Long Island. Has life guards, a concert series and a small concession stand as well as bathrooms during the summer season. Requires a permit or a day pass. Check out the Town Of Southampton website for details.
3. Southampton History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
The Southampton History Museum was organized in 1898 and incorporated in 1910. In its early days, the Museum collected and exhibited historical objects and documents relating to the history and development of Southampton, organized pageants and gave lectures on antiques. By 1960 the Rogers Mansion property had expanded to include 12 historic structures including an 1830 one-room schoolhouse, an 1825 barn and a 19th century paint store, among others. The Mansion is the main administrative center for the organization and is open year-round. Today the Museum's mission is to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Town of Southampton by engaging and inspiring diverse audiences. It does this through the management of 4 separate properties with 14 historic buildings that contain changing exhibits on historic topics, a research center and educational programs for schoolchildren and adults.
Reviewed By SD441 - Water Mill, United States
For us this exhibit was a peek at the rich history of the East End of Long Island through the use of photographs from the historic archives of the The Morris Studio. I used to go to the Morris Studio for passport photos and film product since I was in college. It's unfortunate closure now reveals lost photographs of historic landmarks and portraits of local families all documenting more than 100 years of local history. We were told that this exhibition will be the first time many of these images will have ever been seen in this kind of setting.
4. Parrish Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Inspired by the natural setting and artistic life of Long Island's East End, the Parrish Art Museum illuminates the creative process and how art and artists transform our experiences and understanding of the world and how we live in it. The Museum fosters connections among individuals, art, and artists through care and interpretation of the collection, the presentation of exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, programs, and artists-in-residence. The Parrish is a center for cultural engagement, an inspiration and destination for the region, the nation, and the world.
Reviewed By CityMouseBklyn - Brooklyn, United States
An absolute gem. The collection, showcasing contemporary works as well as older pieces from the region, is the perfect size and thoughtfully balanced. The galleries are spacious, airy and well-lit, and the sculpture grounds on the outside are full of stunning pieces, beautifully landscaped. There's a little cafe (nothing special, but decent prepared sandwiches, coffee etc.) and a nice gift shop. We visited during COVID summer and they were very thoughtful about timed reservations, with just enough people moving in and out for good distancing, and sanitizers everywhere. The staff were very kind and knowledgeable. This is a lovely day trip from NYC (about 2 hours drive with regular traffic, more on Hamptons-heavy weekends) and right next to a winery, a farm and some nice sightseeing drives. Highly recommend!
5. Shinnecock East County Park
6. Southampton Arts Center
7. Agawam Park
8. Flying Point Beach
9. Church of St. Rosalie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By IrishFan-80 - Lancaster, United States
We attended the 9:30am family Mass on Memorial Day weekend and were very impressed with the beautiful Church, the full attendance, the welcoming priest, outstanding choir and the convenient location in the center of Hampton Bays. The Church complex also has a Parish Center and Community Center. We hope to return to this beautiful Catholic parish again.
10. Meschutt Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By mjw-ny-ny - New York City, United States
Meschutt Beach is the perfect beach experience for all ages, especially for families who want to have a worry-free day. Since the beach is actually on Peconic Bay (a gloriously large and clean body of salt water inland from the open Atlantic Ocean) there are no crashing waves or tides to speak of, making it a very safe swimming experience for young children. This is not a venue for surfers or for adventurous swimmers, but on the plus side there is a full outdoor bar for adults, a full service snackbar and a gift shop that sells all manner of beach gear (chairs, lotions, hats, etc.).
