The Essence of Westhampton Beach
Desirable for its proximity to New York, Westhampton Beach welcomes locals and visitors alike to the East End. In fact, its initials also signify “Where Hamptons Begin.” Tucked between Moriches Bay and Quantuck Bay in the Town of Southampton, the village serves as the bustling business district and cultural epicenter for its barrier island with Westhampton Dunes as well as surrounding hamlets like Westhampton and Quiogue. Its many evolutions come forth in Colonial and Colonial-Revival architecture and restoration projects such as Main Street, the Westhampton Beach Windmill and historic theaters resurrected for new generations of audiences. When not driving to the shore, many people benefit from its Francis S. Gabreski Airport. The aviation facility’s multimillion-dollar expansion and upgrades premiere in 2026 to accommodate demand. They include over 60,000 square feet of hangar space, a 5,600-square-foot, private terminal, fueling station, lounge, café and retail.
Nearby Neighborhoods:
Westhampton, Quogue, Remsenburg, East Moriches
Dining & Shopping
Among a new wave of boutique hotels, Seven Beach Lane’s cuisine-forward restaurant presents seasonal menus with local ingredients, holiday meals, and culinary and wine classes. Newcomers include nationwide omakase speakeasy Sushi by Boū and Donohue’s East for prime rib to burgers by Manhattan’s classic steakhouse. Rooted Hospitality Group runs American fare-focused, sister concepts flora (soba noodles, branzino) and Fauna (popovers, whole organic chicken with sides for two). Brunetti serves wood-fired, Neapolitan pizzas and curated Italian wines year-round. More Main Street eateries are Ivy on Main (French onion gnocchi), Salt & Loft (tuna crudo), Beach Bakery & Grand Café (jelly doughnuts), Local Provisions (smoothies, avocado toast), and day-to-night café One Trick Pony (coffee, cocktails, bites). Mornings begin at Popup Bagels and Goldberg’s Famous Bagels. Citarella’s 2026 arrival adds to a robust array of groceries with Justin’s Chop Shop, Haskell’s Seafood Market & Café and Mill Road Cheese Shop, as well as seasonal Schmitt’s Farmstand and year-round Westhampton Beach Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. Favoring family-run stores, the village offers Mixology (womenswear), Saltwater (coastal casual apparel), Good Westhampton (home and design), Hampton + Dunes (lifestyle), Calla (nature-themed, handmade jewelry), Tweed (gifts, toys), White’s Apothecary (beauty) and Aspatuck Gardens (plant nursery).
Culture & Attractions
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has entertained audiences since 1998 through a mix of beloved local productions like “The Nutcracker” and legendary stars of Broadway, comedy and more. Locals also saved a 1920s cinema, which reopened as Sunset Theater for films, a lively lounge and the Sunset Social Club. Westhampton Beach-based Greater Westhampton Historical Museum covers local heritage from Eastport to Quiogue, including sites (Foster-Meeker Heritage Center in a landmarked, colonial-era house), exhibits and events (Americana Craft Fair on the Great Lawn). Other annual events held on the Great Lawn include Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts, Taste of Westhampton Beach, and summer film screenings, while St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Spring Fling and summer concerts happen on the Village Green and nearby streets. Visit Art Studio Hamptons for exhibits and adult and children’s classes, and foster young creativity at ColorPop Workshop.
Leisure, Nature & Wellness
Summers are spent along the Atlantic. Beach Lane bottoms out at Roger’s Beach with lifeguards and full amenities. Further south on Dune Road, find private La Ronde Beach Club and the Hills’ Dune Deck Beach Club, Pike’s Beach and the nearly 300-acre Cupsogue Beach County Park where the barrier island ends at Moriches Inlet with myriad activities from fishing to camping. Island Surf School has offered private lessons and camps for decades. For adventures on the links, Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club sits at the Town of Southampton’s highest point for excellent vistas. Dating to 1890, Westhampton Country Club’s 18-hole course was designed by Seth Raynor with Gil Hanse tweaks. Both private clubs also offer tennis, while other racket sports facilities include Westhampton Beach Tennis & Sport, Tennis at the Barn, Aspatuck Tennis Club, and the Hampton Racquet Academy at Westhampton Bath and Tennis. Soundbody Hamptons’ total wellness approach encompasses reformer and mat Pilates to sound baths. Members of 7 Fitness receive classes and 24/7 access to its state-of-the-art gym and recovery amenities. Doza Yoga turns up the heat for classes like hot vinyasa flow and hot yoga sculpt. Indulge in DaeGlo Studio’s holistic facials, WHB Nail Spa’s mani pedis, and the Beach House Salon’s hair services. Convenient medical care grew in 2025 with the launch of NYU Langone Health’s Westhampton location.
