Why do New Yorkers go to the Hamptons?

The Hamptons offers the perfect mix of oceanside locale, rural atmosphere, historic charm, and exclusivity, all within driving distance of New York City. The area was conceived as a summer colony to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and centuries later, it has maintained that same attitude.

Are the Hamptons worth it?

It may seem counterintuitive to visit a summer resort area when it’s not summer, but rest assured that, aside from the very dead of winter, the Hamptons are a worthwhile destination. Here are five of the best reasons to head to Long Island’s East End in the off-season.

What is the best place to live in the Hamptons?

Without further ado, here are the nine best hamlets in the Hamptons.

1. Southampton. Via Capri Southampton.
2. East Hampton. Flickr/Eugene Remm.
3. Montauk. Flicker/offmetro.com.
4. Sag Harbor. Wikimedia Commons.
5. Westhampton Beach. Flickr/ebenolli.
6. Bridgehampton. Flickr/12th St David.
7. Amagansett. Flickr/vitamintaker.
8. Greenport.

Do people live in the Hamptons during winter?

The arrival of winter doesn’t mean the end of fun when you’re in the Hamptons. Although the Hamptons are mostly populated in the summertime, the East End – notorious for its long stretches of beaches with white sand – attract plenty of people during the winter months, too.

Which Hamptons is the most expensive?

The most expensive neighborhoods lie south of the highway, and most of all in the so-called Estate Areas of Southampton Village, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sagaponack and East Hampton Village.

Which is better East Hampton or Southampton?

Southampton has a much larger downtown area but East Hampton is the higher end of the two. In June both towns will be over run with the rich and the trying to act rich. There are many more shops to wander through in Southampton, but I have always preferred East Hampton..

Which Hampton is richest?

How hot does it get in the Hamptons?

In East Hampton, the summers are warm and humid; the winters are very cold, wet, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 27°F to 79°F and is rarely below 15°F or above 85°F.

What is winter like in the Hamptons?