Local & activities

Woods meet water — beaches, village shops, nature, and a short drive to the East End’s favorites.

The neighborhood

Wainscott’s quiet charm

A tranquil hamlet at the western edge of East Hampton Town on Long Island’s South Fork — classic farmlands, Atlantic beaches, and understated prestige with deep local heritage.

Beaches

The Atlantic coastline is minutes from your door. Wainscott Beach, at the end of Beach Lane, offers a serene, picturesque shore. Nearby, Atlantic Avenue Beach and Indian Wells Beach offer ADA-accessible beach mats in summer. Town Line Beach allows drive-on access with a Town of East Hampton permit.

Shopping & dining

Along Montauk Highway, Wainscott Village is an open-air shingled shopping destination with eateries and home décor shops including HomeGoods and Serena & Lily. The Seafood Shop is a beloved local institution — oysters, chowders, bisques, and steamed lobster. East Hampton and Bridgehampton are a short drive for world-class dining, boutiques, and arts.

Nature & history

Wainscott has drawn painters, writers, and filmmakers for generations. Explore Buckskill Meadow Preserve and Wainscott Green for scenic walks, or kayak the calm waters of Georgica Pond. Farm stands selling locally grown produce mark agricultural roots that stretch back centuries.

A local favorite

Wölffer Estate Vineyard

A true Hamptons gem — world-class wines and sweeping vineyard views. Sip a signature rosé overlooking sun-drenched vines, or linger on the terrace as the sky turns golden at sunset.

And that’s only the beginning — with so many local attractions nearby, every day can feel different.

Local East End scenery

Getting around

Easy access off Montauk Highway

Perfectly located off NY 27 for exploring the Hamptons — minutes from East Hampton Town, beaches, and villages. The Hampton Jitney stops nearby; drop your bags at check-in and the day is yours.

Coastal landscape near Wainscott Path through the woods on property Property grounds at dusk

Make Wainscott home base