Welcome to Westhampton
Westhampton is where the Hamptons start. It is approximately 80 miles east of NYC. Locals call it ‘Best Hampton’. With proximity to the city for weekend folks and an extensive school system, WHB offers a very developed infrastructure with great choices of dining, entertaining, schools and of course outdoor activities.
History
Not long after the English colonizers settled Southampton, they explored and soon took up a few sparce settlements further west. Their first deeds were for lands east of Canoe Place (Shinnecock Canal) in 1640. There were conflicting ownership claims between the settlers and the local Shinnecock Indian Tribe, before being awarded to Southampton Town by the governor in 1666. That deal was known as the Quogue Purchase. The Indians were paid 70 pounds in British money plus a few trinkets, historians say. Indians called the purchased area Ketchaponack, or “place where large roots grow.” It covered land that now includes Westhampton Beach Village and surrounding parts of the town including unincorporated Westhampton.
Things to Do:
Beaches
The two main beaches are on opposite ends of Dune Road
Cupsoque Beach - lots of infrastructure in a beautiful setting
Ponquogue Beach (really in Hampton Bays)- more infrastructure
Restaurants
Starr Boggs - Founded in 1981, this is a lovely and professionally restaurant known for ‘local fish specialties, dry aged prime beef, and world class wine list’.
Eckart's Luncheonette- Old school diner that is absolutely worth a stop
Margarita Grille -Southwest and Mexican restaurant and bar.
Joe’s American Grill - Great pub food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
John Scott’s Surf Shack - Locals say it’s the best lobster roll. Enjoy the sunset at this timeless restaurant and bar.
The Patio at 54 Main - Casual American cuisine. Nice comfortable bar scene.
Flora - A ‘New American Restaurant’, it is charming and welcoming. A nice affordable choice.
Brunetti Pizza - Imported from Naples wood burning oven. Need I say more.
