Sag Harbor-Hamptons, New York

• More about your oliver guide: Blythe Harris
• Trip type: Family, Beach
• Ideal length of trip: 5 DAYS

to & from

Fly into JFK and take the jitney, or Take the jitney from Manhattan. Rent a car (you likely will want one) at airport and head to the beach.

Where to Stay

• Barons Cove (Summer)- On the water with a pool, great bar and outdoor dining.
• The American (Winter) - Historic old hotel with a charming wood paneled bar.

Where to Eat and Drink

• The Beacon- right on the water, perfect for an adults night. Ask the bartender, Matty, for a Ruby Margarita.
• Murfs in Sag Harbor is a not-to-be-missed dive bar staple.
• Crows Nest In Montauk is a private beach on the bay where kids can explore while you wait for food.
• Town Line in Wainscott is perfect for kids and a casual night out.
• La Fondita in Amagansett has the best Mexican food. Try the tacos and the tostadas for lunch and let the kids run around the little lawn.
• We also love to take out lobster rolls from Fish Market in Sag Harbor and take them to Cameron Beach for a picnic.
• Sunset Beach on Shelter Island for cocktails and casual dinner-kids can play on the beach.
• Cavianolas in Sag Harbor- great takeaway salads and sandwiches.
• Bhudda Berry frozen yogurt shop in Sag Harbor is a crowd pleaser.

What to Do

• CMEE (Children's Museum of the East End) is a great resource-especially for an occasional rainy day.
• We love going paddle boarding as a family on the bay in Sag Harbor.
• The Whaling Museum in Sag Harbor
• The John Jermain Library in Sag Harbor is really special, worth a visit.

inside scoop

• Cameron beach is the BEST beach!
• You need a parking pass to park at most beaches.

skip it

East Hampton is too crowded in August-skip it and go to Montauk, Amagansett or Sag Harbor instead.

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For a crash course on where to eat, drink and be merry in Sag Harbor, check out OG mega-contributor, Sabrina’a guide to this lovely town.