Westhampton Beach is a charming incorporated village on the South Shore of Long Island in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, New York. Often called the “First Hampton,” it is the westernmost and most accessible of the Hamptons communities—roughly 75–80 miles from midtown Manhattan—offering an easier journey than towns farther east while still delivering classic coastal appeal.
This walkable village of about 2,000 year-round residents swells dramatically in summer as visitors and seasonal homeowners arrive. Its heart is a revitalized Main Street lined with boutiques, cafés, bakeries, ice cream shops, and restaurants ranging from casual to upscale. The iconic Dix Windmill greets visitors at the entrance to downtown, and the Village Green with its gazebo hosts farmers markets, concerts, and community events. Just steps away sits a marina and yacht basin along Moniebogue Canal, making it easy to arrive by boat.
World-class Atlantic Ocean beaches lie a short distance across the drawbridges on Dune Road (Beach Lane and Jessup Lane). Rogers Beach offers lifeguards, amenities, and convenient village access, while nearby Cupsogue Beach County Park provides expansive white-sand shores, dunes, and recreation. The barrier-island setting delivers classic Hamptons scenery of ocean, bay, and coastal homes.
Culture thrives year-round at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, a intimate “jewel box” theater that presents concerts, comedy, dance, film, and major national acts. Additional draws include the restored Sunset Theater, the Greater Westhampton Historical Museum, parks and playgrounds, and easy proximity to nearby Quogue and other western Hamptons spots.
Westhampton Beach blends small-town charm with a polished yet relaxed resort lifestyle—pristine beaches, vibrant yet unpretentious downtown energy, boating and outdoor recreation, and a strong arts scene—making it an ideal gateway to the Hamptons for day-trippers, weekenders, and those seeking a more accessible coastal escape.