The Hamptons
Long Island retreats
The Hamptons is a cluster of affluent seaside communities on the eastern end of Long Island, New York.
The area—including Southampton, East Hampton, and surrounding villages—serves as a summer retreat for wealthy New Yorkers.
The name evokes old money, beach estates, and exclusive social scenes: They're spending August in the Hamptons.
Small fashionable stores
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
- wineriesGrape fermentation facilities
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- farm-to-tableDirect producer-to-diner philosophy
designer · chic · polo · tennis · golfing · brunches · spas · antiques
Yearly division or series
- clambakeOutdoor seaside shellfish meal
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
lobster · rosé · sunsets · fireflies · kayaking · biking · hiking · sunshine
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- escapeFlight from captivity
- vacationLeisure time away
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- rechargeRestore electrical capacity
unwind · relaxation · sanctuary · respite · seclusion · hideaway · leisure · rejuvenation
Land-water boundary
- dunesWind-formed sand ridges
- sandFine rock particles
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- tideOcean's cyclical swell
surfing · swimming · sunbathing · paddleboarding · seashells · coastal · lifeguard · seagulls
Large, stately houses
- estatesLarge property holdings
- yachtsLarge recreational sailing vessels
- socialitesPeople famous for attending events
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
gentry · jet-set · tycoons · debutantes · bluebloods · powerbrokers · magnates · upper-class
boutiques
Small fashionable stores
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
- wineriesGrape fermentation facilities
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
farm-to-table · designer · chic · polo · tennis · golfing · brunches · spas · antiques
season
Yearly division or series
- clambakeOutdoor seaside shellfish meal
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
fishing · lobster · rosé · sunsets · fireflies · kayaking · biking · hiking · sunshine · swimming
Southampton
English Channel coastal metropolis
- MontaukEasternmost Long Island hamlet
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
recharge · unwind · relaxation · sanctuary · respite · seclusion · hideaway · leisure · rejuvenation · solitude
shoreline
Land-water boundary
tide · surfing · swimming · sunbathing · paddleboarding · seashells · coastal · lifeguard · seagulls · boardwalk
mansions
Large, stately houses
- estatesLarge property holdings
- yachtsLarge recreational sailing vessels
- socialitesPeople famous for attending events
philanthropy · gentry · jet-set · tycoons · debutantes · bluebloods · powerbrokers · magnates · upper-class · affluence
- Affluent PlacesBeverly Hills, Monaco, Malibu, Bel Air, Palm Beach
- Beach TownsMalibu, Waikiki, Copacabana, Myrtle Beach, South Beach
- East CoastAtlantic coast, mid-Atlantic, Eastern Seaboard, New York City, NYC
- Long IslandLong Island, Huntington, Hempstead, Montauk, Babylon
The HamptonsConey Island
Brooklyn's seaside amusement neighborhood
Myrtle Beach · Atlantic City · Daytona Beach · Branson · trailer park
The Hamptonshonky-tonk
Rough country music venue
Las Vegas · Miami Beach · Gatlinburg · Staten Island · kitschy