The summer heat can make days in New York‘s concrete jungle hard to handle. Fortunately the Hamptons is just minutes away (BLADE), or at most a couple of hours by train, car, or the popular and reliable Hampton Jitney. If you’re looking for luxury, relaxation, old school charm, and the area’s most picturesque beaches, here’s your best option. Below you’ll find a quick guide on how to make the most of your next escape to the Hamptons.

Getting There…

BLADE
The fastest and most stylish way to arrive in the Hamptons is BLADE Helicopter, or even better, BLADE seaplane. The “Uber for helicopters”  provides convenient daily rides from New York City to various points in the Hamptons and back, prices start around $795 per seat.Flights are available www.flyblade.com and can be as short as 36 minutes between take-off and landing.

Where To Stay…

Southampton Inn
With elegant estates, fabulous shops, and über recreational opportunities (swim, surf, boat, golf, tennis, bike and horseback riding), the Southampton Inn is the perfect base for your Hamptons adventures. The luxurious Inn also offers bike rentals, a heated pool, and a shuttle bus to the highly-rated Coopers Beach which is only a mile away.
Great for couples, corporate outings, honeymooners and not just kid-friendly but pet-friendly also, Southampton Inn is walking distance to the beach, village, culture, and shopping, and right next door to spas, salons, and exercise studios of Southampton.

Weekend 2018 rates vary through the Summer and you should reach out to plan your trip – there is a 2-night minimum on weekends. The Inn has available midweek special room rates, typically arriving Sunday and departing Friday this season. In addition, the Inn can accommodate extended stays.

As the winner of numerous awards including “Best Breakfast,” “Best Hotel,” and “Best Wedding Location,” Southampton Inn is a warm and welcoming haven with an exemplary reputation that is richly deserved.
Southampton Inn’s restaurant, Claude’s, is open daily from 7:00am to 9:00pm. Try Claude’s Cabaret – an exclusive prix fixe dinner followed by live performance every Thursday until August 24th, 2018.

On the move this summer: try Carry-Out Claude’s and enjoy the free Wednesday concerts this summer in Agawam Park starting in July.
Southampton Inn
91 Hill Street, Southampton, New York
T: 631-283-6500

Where To Dine…

Farm to Table at Claude’s, Southampton Inn – NEW Summer 2018
New for Summer 2018 is The Southampton Inn’s above mentioned restaurant, Claude’s, open for Lunch and Dinner from 7:00am-9:00pm, 7 days a week. Claude’s features all the delicious home cooked menu selections of its “Best” breakfast, lunch and light bites such as the Jobs Lane French Toast. Situated outside in the beautifully planted courtyards and pool patios, as well of course “Inn-side.”

Southampton Inn
91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968

Modern Mexican at Union Cantina, Southampton
Do not miss the exciting new menu specials and entertainment at Union Cantina, the Hamptons only authentic modern Mexican restaurant. This popular eatery, designed by Southampton Social Club owners Ian Duke and David Hilty, sits in the iconic Bowden Square and is open all year-round. With Duke and Hilty working alongside award-winning Executive Chef Scott Kampf, who has been featured on Food Network’s Iron Chefs of America, the trio continues to bring innovative Mexican cuisine to Southampton throughout the year.

Behind the restaurant sits the exclusive 400 Rabbits Tequila Bar, which is reminiscent of a prohibition-era speakeasy. Bartenders mix fun favorites for diners that perfectly complement any meal. The tequila bar carries 100+ types of tequila, producing a unique signature cocktail program and an extensive tequila menu consisting of sangrias, punches, and frozen drinks.
Union Cantina’s festive atmosphere incorporates both the sleekness of the Hampton’s high society with the rustic beauty of Mexican culture. The dark woods are balanced by the bright cerulean colored walls, and are also decorated with Mexican artwork.

Union Cantina
40 Bowden Square
Southhampton , NY 11968

Classic American at 75 Main, Southampton 
Under the management of Restaurateur Zach Erdem, 75 main has been transformed into the Hamptons summer dining staple and a year-round hotspot. Erdem reinvented the Southampton eatery, combining the classic style of the Hamptons with the enticing elements of New York City nightlife.

75 Main
75 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968

Italian at Sotto Sopra
Take a cultural journey to Sotto Sopra in Amagansett, NY where guests can find the traditional flavors of Northern Italy and succulent steaks and chops. The restaurant’s wood-burning oven freshly bakes breads, crispy Italian style pizza and whole roasted fish.
Sotto Sopra has quickly become one of the most coveted restaurants on the East End, known for its frequent celebrity guests, relaxing atmosphere, exceptional service, and fresh, flavorful fare. Enjoy pasta dishes such as the Spaghettini a la Greco with shrimp, and spinach in a spicy arrabbiata sauce. The Margherita is a classic Italian-style thin crust pizza topped with mozzarella, tomato, and basil. Specialty drinks include: the Rose Orchid, which blends Death’s Door Gin with St. Germain, prosecco, grapefruit and hibiscus; the Sot-to 75 mixes Farmers Organic Gin, with St. Germain, champagne, blueberry and lime juice; and the South Fork cocktail includes Jameson Irish Whisky blended with mint, cucumber, lime and orange juice.
Sotto Sopra
231 Main Street
Amagansett, NY

Where To Party…

Southampton Social Club
This season, Southampton Social Club returns to set the standard for a season of dining, drinks and dancing. As the pre-eminent fine dining supper club in the Hamptons, Southampton Social Club (SSC) continues to set the standard for hospitality.
From Executive Chef Scott Kampf’s cuisine and his dedication to the classic “Farm to Table” cooking style to the summer 2018 cocktail program featuring many new refreshing libations, not to mention the integration of the classic social beer garden concept to SSC’s outdoor area. In addition, SSC will also offer $39.00 Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
On a weekly basis, the entertainment will reach a crescendo with Live Music and DJ’s performing together creating an undeniably brilliant sound and vibe to set your summer to. Some of the forthcoming highlights of the summer social season include Pop Country Night on May 24th, June 28th, and July 26th, 2018; the Rose All Day Brunch Party on June 9th, 2018 and Miami Vice Night with DJ Vinny Vinsane on July 2nd, 2018. Plus, SSC will have specials for Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Open, and so much more!
Southampton Social Club
256 Elm Street
Southampton, New York

Where To Play…

Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club
Get ready for the U.S. Open 2018 at Shinnecock Hills right down the road. Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club is one of New York’s best kept secrets–and members like it that way. Hampton Hills is located in the middle of a 2,000 acre pine and oak tree preserve in Westhampton Beach. The wooded setting allows members to escape the rush of the city in favor of peaceful competition against a challenging golf course.

Hampton Hills Country Club
County Rd 31, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Events

Prostate Cancer Foundation’s (PCF) Annual Gala and Tennis Tournament (Sunday, August 26, 2018)
Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research globally. Prostate Cancer Foundation will host its annual gala in support of the 14th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament. The gala is a celebration featuring cocktails, dining and special performances. 100 percent of the funds raised throughout the evening will go to supporting groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.

The annual gala will take place at the Parrish Art Museum in Watermill, NY on Sunday, August 26, 2018.