Its proximity to the ocean and bay beaches, and with many miles of waterfront homes, makes the Westhampton area attractive to water and boating enthusiasts.
The Village of Westhampton Beach is located on the scenic south shore of Long Island approximately 78 miles from midtown Manhattan. Westhampton Beach is considered by many to be the “First Hampton” because it was the first village in the Hamptons to begin renting out rooms. It is also the first Hampton reached when traveling from New York City. Westhampton Beach Village has a vibrant town center only a short distance from its magnificent ocean beaches. Its lively village includes a village square right on Main Street, fine boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs, home furnishing stores, coffee houses, a book store, salons, galleries, and Farmer’s Market in season.
Offering a wide array of night life throughout the year, the Westhampton Playhouse and Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has become a choice music venue for top recording artists. Local restaurants in the Village include The Patio, Star Boggs, Post Stop Café, Westhampton Bath and Tennis Club on the ocean, and many other dining opportunities.
Dedicated to promoting historical research, the Westhampton Beach Historical Society encourages greater knowledge of Westhampton area history and is dedicated to preserving historical artifacts and structures, including the Tuthill House Museum.
The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce is an excellent resource for activities and events, while the Westhampton Free Library has a very active calendar of events year-round. Also an integral part of the community is the Westhampton Beach School District.
Village Beaches - Rogers Beach and Lashley Beach, each of which maintain lifeguards (in season) as well as restrooms and showers...both beaches require permits for non-residents and summer renters. For access information, click here.
Scenic Dune Road - From simple beach houses to opulent mansions and architectural one-of- a-kinds. West along Dune Road can be found the new Village of West Hampton Dunes, approximately 3.5 miles from West Bay Bridge… which the locals commonly refer to as “Swordfish Bridge” because of the well-known private beach club it appears to lead to.
Enjoy the Village Green and Gazebo - Westhampton Beach’s beautiful center and site of many cultural events and holiday gatherings. The Village Green and Gazebo are located on the corner of Main Street and Beach Lane, adjacent to the Post Office. Weekly seasonal events brought to you by the Westhampton Cultural Consortium, in conjunction with the Westhampton Chamber of Commerce, include live music, live performances for children, and a weekly walk group with Bideawee trainers, veterinarians, and adoptable dogs called “Fitness with Fido” every Saturday morning. All events are located at the Village Green and Gazebo.
Shopping on Main Street - The Village of Westhampton Beach features an eclectic selection of shops to suit anyone’s needs. There is something for everybody on Main Street; from high fashion, to cards and gifts to bakery confections.
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center - Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center at 76 Main Street… the one-time ’30s-style movie house also acts as a community center, providing children’s programs, film festivals as well as a regular schedule of Film Society offerings and live theater. (631-288- 1500)
Westhampton Beach Historical Society and Museum - Westhampton Beach Historical Society and Museum Mill Road. A circa 1800s house with changing exhibits, including photographs of early Westhampton Beach. (631-288- 1139)
Chamber of Commerce – Passport http://issuu.com/tmaddaloni/docs/whpassport2014forweb-3_
Additional Links
• Chamber of Commerce
• Westhampton Free Library
• WHB Fire Department
• WHB Performing Arts Center
• WHB Union Free School District
• WHB Historical Society
• Southampton Town
• Suffolk County Government
• NY State Government
• MTA LIRR Westhampton Station
• Civil Service Exams