Get to know Amagansett
Surrounded by water and lush with natural landscapes, the hamlets of Amagansett and Napeague evoke quiet luxury. Amagansett has always been a refuge for business titans and celebrities, from record-breaking residential sales on Further Lane to the century-old Devon Colony where time stands still. Generations continue to come for beach days amid the unique dune habitat and charming coves, as well as cultural and maritime heritage that can be experienced as simply as biting into a perfect lobster roll. Village shops offer the full gamut of wares and services, while architecture dates from the Dutch and English colonial period to statement new builds published in Architectural Digest. Residents further escape among tight-knit Beach Hampton, high-end Dunes Lane and spacious interior lots tucked within the trees.
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Hampton, Montauk, Sagaponack
History & Culture
Amagansett’s eponymous Historical Association was established in 1964, nearly 300 years after the hamlet’s initial founding. The group is focused on preserving the area’s rural roots, up to 1925, with a collection of carriages, furnishings, letters, and early photographs. Its grounds contain structures dating to the 18th and 19th centuries, including the c.1725 Miss Amelia Cottage — an exemplar of Colonial times in Amagansett listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Along Bluff Road is the East Hampton Marine Museum, honoring the inextricable past and present links Amagansett and the rest of the East End share with the sea. Locals and visitors get hands-on experience in the ways of the water at one of several beaches: Indian Wells Beach and Atlantic Avenue Beach are among the white sand options along the ocean, but one must not overlook the tranquil bayfront at Albert’s Landing.
Dining & Shoppping
Many people discover Amagansett and Napeague through seasonal seafood outposts. It just wouldn’t be a Hamptons holiday without annual treks to the Lobster Roll, a.k.a. Lunch, and the Clam Bar at Napeague. Both highway stops have served beachside fare to hungry crowds for decades. For home-cooked spreads, Stuart’s Seafood Market purveys local fish, gourmet items and full-service clambakes. Finish grocery shopping at Amber Waves Farm, Balsam Farms and Amagansett Wine & Spirits. Have date night in Italy at il Buco al Mare, which operates lifestyle and home emporium il Buco Vita with onsite Vita Café next door. All-day restaurant Rosie’s hosts live music and DJ dance parties. Casual dining choices include pub-bistro hybrid Rowdy Hall, Brooklyn-born Fini Pizza and sushi spot Zakura, while mornings begin with Goldberg’s Famous Bagels and Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee. The latter is located in Amagansett Square, the area’s main shopping center with retailers (Ulla Johnson, Jenni Kayne, Pink Chicken), plus restaurants (Doubles-Caribbean street food, the Meeting House-classic comfort). More shops line Main Street (E-E Home, antiques trove Nellie’s, Amagansett Beach & Bicycle), while fashion collections the Row and Suzie Kondi also have branches here. Beyond imported blooms, Flowers by Beth carries candles to planters. Upgrade yards with the Bayberry House & Garden Center’s landscape design services and supplies.
Culture & Attractions
Amagansett’s storied music venue the Stephen Talkhouse draws the biggest audiences during summer, though entertainment happens year-round. Coffee table book “Bar” captures its place in East End culture since opening in 1987, including impromptu concerts by the likes of Paul Simon and Jimmy Buffett. Discover more of the past through Amagansett Historical Association’s sites such as the 18th-century Miss Amelia Cottage listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the East Hampton Historical Society’s East Hampton Town Marine Museum with antique boats, photographs and the Claus Hoie Gallery of Whaling housing the Norwegian painter’s works. The art scene also includes New York gallery Hesse Flatow’s seasonal space and Victor D’Amico Art Institute, the late arts educator’s bayside residence-turned-art compound for exhibitions to classes in the Art Barge.
Leisure, Nature & Wellness
Protected from overdevelopment by the Peconic Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy, the hamlets’ natural acreage has also seen support from residents. Rare plants grow in the oceanfront Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge and Atlantic Double Dunes Preserve along Bluff Road. Popular sun and surf destinations span the Atlantic Ocean, from Indian Wells Beach with concessions and volleyball to Napeague Beach in the 1,364-acre Napeague State Park that attracts hikers and birdwatchers. Explore the northern shore’s Napeague Bay at Big Albert’s Landing Beach with amenities. Dating to 1908, nearby Devon Yacht Club provides quick access to Gardiners and Tobaccolot bays. Picnic spots Dennistown Bell Park and Fresh Pond Park are also located on the quieter north side. Golf can be enjoyed at the East Hampton Golf Club, whose 18-hole course designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore opened in 2000; and Amagansett Golf Club, whose full renovation’s new clubhouse and 18-hole course and short game facility designed by Gil Hanse was completed in 2025. Sportime, the Hamptons’ largest outdoor tennis facility, operates seven months of the year. In addition to 33 Har-Tru tennis courts and four pickleball courts, its 25 acres hold playing fields, a heated camp pool and playgrounds. The smaller Hither Hills Racquet Club is more low-key. Equestrians board horses and take dressage and show jumping lessons at decades-old, family-run Stony Hill Stables. Downward dog devotees practice at Align Yoga’s studio on Main Street and Mandala Yoga Center for Healing Arts in Scoville Hall. The Reform Club, a luxury resort in the heart of Amagansett, has become well-known for its restorative setting and wellness programming such as yoga in the Sunken Garden, private fitness sessions and in-room spa treatments. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Roundtree’s holistic wellness experience Areté features healthy fare and activities including mat Pilates, outdoor yoga and guided hikes. For more spa services from facials to waxing, the Salon & Day Spa has served the community since 2001.
