East Hampton

East Hampton is a village in Suffolk County located on the South Fork of Long Island with Atlantic Ocean beaches. The settlement spans 4.9 square miles and features white sand shores alongside residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Puritan farmers from Massachusetts founded the settlement in 1648 after purchasing land from the Montauk people. The community gradually grew into a center for farming and whaling before shifting into a summer retreat destination.

The village shifted from a farming and whaling hub into a sought-after summer destination. This transformation shaped how the place looks today and how people use it throughout the year.

Beach access requires parking permits during the warmer months, with stricter controls from May through September. Plan your beach visits with advance notice since regulations are closely monitored during the peak season.

The Dominy Shops preserve handcraft techniques from the 1700s and reveal how artisans worked during that era. These workshops offer a window into the everyday skills that early residents relied upon.

Location: East Hampton

Inception: 1648

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

GPS coordinates: 40.95250,-72.19610

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:04