History describes Southampton as a village known for its quiet elegance, magnificent estates, and fabled residents.
Of all the South Fork's Hamptons, it is Southampton that still exudes a gentility that you can feel from Main Street to Noyack Bay to all seven miles of oceanfront south of the highway. It's worth noting how you feel teeing off at the Shinnecock Golf Club, the oldest private 18-hole golf course in the United States. Be sure to visit the new Parrish Museum, a landmark destination for American art lovers.
Recommended car trip to Sag Harbor, Water Mills, Bridge Hampton, East Hampton, and Montauk
Southampton exudes an old-world gentility, from its charming Main Street shops to its picturesque powder-sand beaches. While it remains a desirable summer destination for A-listers, its local schools, leafy streets and a full calendar of cultural events make living in Southampton highly attractive for year-round residents too.
It's stimulating sea air and inspiring vistas have long been a siren call for authors and artists of all kinds. Celebrated pop artist Roy Lichtenstein and visionary painter Jackson Pollock both found solace on Southampton’s secluded shores. Whatever your passion, you’ll find yourself at leisure to pursue it here in comfortable luxury.