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Village in New York, United States
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Westhampton Beach is a village in the Southeast Coastal Region of Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. Westhampton Beach is commonly known as a summer town on the east end of Long Island that is of the community of towns known as The Hamptons.
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Lashley Beach
A popular spot is Jetty 4, a small, secluded beach with a rock jetty. It is most popular with the locals because of the privacy it offers. However, Jetty 4 is a private beach and can only be used by residents of Westhampton Beach. If you are a non-resident you will have to pay for a pass.
This beach is just minutes from town. Just a quick ride down the street and over the Beach Lane Bridge takes you directly to this beach. It includes a large deck area, bathrooms, and snack stand. It hosts many Westhampton Beach high school students as well as those visiting for the summer. Rogers is also a village beach available to Westhampton Beach residents free of charge and to visitors for a seasonal fee.
Owned by The Swordfish Beach Club, this beach is reserved for only those who are Swordfish Beach Club members. The club has cabanas, lockers, an in-ground pool, and a large kitchen that serves many options for lunch.
Just prior to the village of Westhampton Dunes, Pikes Beach, a Southampton town beach, is perfect for a day trip. Parking extends to the bay side of the road and visitors can purchase permits for a single visits (around $25/vehicle) or seasonally (around $375/vehicle). Pikes has out door showers only and four private bathrooms; two for men, two for women.
Located at the end of Dune road past Jetty 4 is Cupsogue Beach County Park which is a Suffolk County public beach open to anyone for a daily parking fee. The beach includes the following: Swimming, fishing, scuba diving, camping, outer beach access, food concession, restrooms, showers, & special events in season.
The pride of Westhampton Beach's downtown area has always been the Village Green commanded by its picturesque “Gazebo.” As a matter of fact, it is one of the most often photographed locations within the Incorporated Village, and is an almost de rigueur stop for couples on their wedding day... beautiful brides deserve beautiful settings for their photos, and the Village Green is an exquisitely manicured backdrop. (Some have even exchanged their vows there... and yes, the Mayor is empowered to perform wedding ceremonies.); In the Summer, the Gazebo serves as a “bandshell” for performers appearing under the auspices of the Westhampton Cultural Consortium, while the entire Village Green is the anchor for both the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce's Crafts Fair in June and the popular Mary O. Fritchie Outdoor Art Show in August.
The WHB PAC is a venue for theater, music, dance and film, serving patrons on the East End and across Long Island. It's a vital part of the Westhampton Beach Community.
Hampton Arts Twin is a small movie theater in town that plays only two movies, but always has the newest and most popular movies playing. Nothing to do on a Tuesday night? Movies are only $4 on Tuesdays!
The Patio @54 Main
Famous for the 40oz Porterhouse for 2, they serve a New American Cuisine, with seafood, pastas & steaks. The restaurant is a landmark, being built in 1930, and though the owners have changed, it has always been The Patio.
The German Deli
Famous for the number one rated homemade iced teas on Long Island, the German deli has every type of sandwich, drink, chip, salad, or candy you can think of. The food is incredibly fresh and large portions are given. There are also homemade cakes and muffins each morning and excellent egg sandwiches.
a restaurant in the heart of town that is known for their inside and outside dining areas. The food is Mexican and BBQ based and is a great place to get together with friends and family and enjoy an outside dinner in town.
Another Mexican style food joint, Funchos has only 2 stores, one in Riverhead and the other in Westhampton Beach town. They serve every type of Mexican dish you can think of and are most popular for their burritos which could feed 2 people. Funchos is the place to be for Mexican food.
Known for some of the most exquisite and fresh pastries and desserts on the east end. Desserts are homemade by the owner each morning and include black and white cookies, key lime pies, cannolis, tarts and breakfast pastries. It is a popular place to go for dessert after dinner, and if you can't eat it then your dessert can be individually wrapped and taken to go.
Ben&Jerrys
In this sweet shop famous Ben&Jerry's ice cream flavors are sold and candy lines the walls. Chocolates and fudge are also on the list of treats. It is most definitely a sweet-tooth paradise. There are tons of more restaurants and sweet shops in the area. You can find any type of food you are interested in just by walking the Westhampton streets.
Joe's American Grill (formerly Milo's East) has been in business for over 20 years and features regional American cooking and fresh local seafood. Delicious steak, ribs, fish, mussels, scallops, salads and more. You can go to Joe's for an evening out with family or friends and enjoy a full bar & large wine list along with great food and great service.
In the back of town by the canal, Starr Boggs offers one of the east ends most elegant dining settings. The menu is predominately American seafood with a heavy French influence in preparation. There are Andy Warhol lithographs in the main dining room. Inside and outside seating is available; the Monday night "Lobster Bake" features live entertainment, raw bar, "all you can eat" lobster and steak with included salad and dessert courses.
Goldberg's is open only in the summer. It offers bagels and flagels along with a bunch of other deli style choices. Indoor and outdoor seating, the deli is a great place to sit and enjoy the main street scene before heading to the beach only 5 minutes away. They also do catering.
An organic raw vegan cafe.
This coffee joint is known for their freshly brewed coffee with over 20 different syrup flavors. It's a small shop next to the movie theatre. Coffees can be made hot or iced and made especially to your liking. The shop also sells gelato, biscotti, and homemade muffins.
Smoothies
An even smaller shop off of Main St. near Funchos restaurant. Smoothies serves both whole-fruit smoothies, non & lo fat Alpha Frozen Yogurt with over 32 toppings, and milkshakes. There are smoothies and shakes pre-created and on the menu but there is also the option of creating your own drink. Customers can choose from practically any fruit or fro-yo flavor to make their own combination. Smoothies is known to the locals for its fair prices and large portions, and as being a great place for a refreshing treat after coming back from the beach.
Seafood
Cafe Mambo is only open in summer but is the place to go in Westhampton if you want brilliant coffee and freshly baked patisseries. Of particular note is the coffee and crepes, although this is a good choice for any meal or just a snack.
Meeting space available to accommodate your corporate meetings. Group rates offered.
It contains contemporary clothing for men, women and children. The store features brands such as Cambio, Free People, Michael Stars, Luna Luz, Red Engine, G-1 Paper Twill, Vineyard Vines, White and Warren, Kinross Cashmere, Magaschoni, Grainne & Co., Hanky Panky, Lucky Jeans, Smathers & Branson, Laurie B, Lilla P, Grassroots and Tribal. Mustique has clothing for a range of ages and body types and their friendly, experienced staff is happy to assist you with any of your shopping needs. Mustique's staff will even gift wrap your purchase if needed. They are open year round, 7 days a week and offer a great selection of clothing for any season
A popular clothing store for men which specializes in suits and more formal attire.
Clothing for young, chic women. Features great, unique styles
Casual and comfortable clothing styles.
Unique boutiques offering beautiful clothing for both men and women. Everything is a "must have". If you are wearing something from Blue1, consider yourself fashionable
Offering gorgeous shoes and handbags for women, Shoe Inn is a great store to shop for the newest and most popular shoe styles. Sandals, pumps, uggs, boots and more.
Bold, beautiful pieces transition seamlessly from day to evening. With a simple adjustment, the same earring worn with jeans and a tee shirt can become a dramatic black tie chandelier earring.
By car
If you are driving to Long Island, depending on where you are coming from, you have the option of driving through New York City, New Jersey, or New York State, over a bridge and onto the Island.
By train
Long Island travel by train is typically occupied by the Long Island Railroad.
By ferry
Travelers also have the option of taking a ferry to LI. The majority of those who take advantage of this usually come from the New England area.
By plane
The closest airport to Westhampton Beach is Gabreski Airport, typically used as an airforce base and to fly the President of the United States and other government officials onto Long Island.
If you are visiting WHB in the summertime, taxis are much more popular yet very expensive. Depending on your length of stay it may be smart to rent a car from an airport if you do not bring your own.
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