South Fork &
The Hamptons Area Information

The southern peninsula of Long Island, which is 44 miles long, is called the South Fork, but it is commonly referred to as "the Hamptons." The Hamptons extend from Westhampton on the west to Montauk at its furthest eastern point. Eleven villages and hamlets are nestled within its boundaries.

The Hamptons are bordered on the South by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north by the Peconic Bay. The Hamptons are a haven of magnificent beaches, marinas, quaint shopping establishments, elegant homes and mansions.

The area also enjoys miles of fine white sand beaches surrounded by dunes and bluffs. It is truly a boater's and fisherman's paradise. Farmstands, horsefarms and vineyards dot its highways. Historical sites and landmarks remember its beginnings. The recorded history of the area dates back from its first residents, Native Americans, to colonial settlers, and currently to a common sharing of the area by the privileged with local baymen, farmers and vacationers from all over the world.