There are so many different villages of the Hamptons that you can explore. One that I really love, but haven’t frequented much, is the little seaside town of Sag Harbor.

I thought this was just a small fishing village, in a quieter part of town. But there is so much life to it, especially down by the wharf!

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it here. I’ve passed through a few times, stopped and had lunch with Ryan at Baron’s Cove once, but I didn’t explore the shops and village until September.

On the way home from Montauk a few friends and I planned to grab brunch and walk around town. There was a lot to see! In previous encounters I thought the town seemed really small, and now I realize I must have only been in one area of it. It was lovely getting to pop into shops, and taking note of restaurants I want to try on future visits!

If you haven’t been before, and are looking for a different kind of weekend in the Hamptons, this is a great location to stay! It’s not as far as Montauk, it’s close to harbors and several vineyards, and only one bridge away from Shelter Island.

Exploring Town + Shops

I think I’ve said it 10 times already, but this town is adorable. There is a great main street, and it has pretty much everything you would need: shops and antique stores, a market, pharmacy, plenty of variety in restaurants, a range of clothing boutiques and more.

The town reminds me of home, with a nice centralized community. I picture people frequenting their favorite spots, bumping into neighbors as they run their errands, and knowing when you go to dinner on Main you’ll probably see someone you know!

There are lots of great stores in town to check out! You can find a nice variety of shops in Sag Harbor, whether you are looking for chic boutiques, small boho businesses, or some loved brandnames.

Here are some of the best shops to enjoy

Satori
Matriark
Sunny
Loveshack Fancy
Flying Point
AYR
Goldie
Flashbacks
Sylvester & Co
Faherty
Joey Wölffer

Cute home stores

Bloom
Fishers
Black Swan

Markets + General Stores

Sag Harbor Pharmacy
Schiavoni’s Market
Sag Harbor Variety Store

Dining in Sag Harbor

There is a nice range of restaurants in the area from casual take out to elegant dining options. Depending on your mood, you can scale up or down as you please, but you won’t need to leave Sag Harbor to have a great meal.

Fine Dining

If you are having a special dinner or celebration, or looking to dress up and go out - check out the following options!

Solid Restaurants

There are several!

See below for some delicious pics of our brunch at Lulu!

Casual Food

Breakfast or lunch should be simple. Be sure to check out #1!

Where to Stay

I’d always recommend checking out an Airbnb or home rental in the area! But here are some hotel options very close to town:

Day Trips

Ferry to Shelter Island, and enjoy the famous happy hour at André Balazs’ Sunset Beach
Taste wine & tour the nearby vineyards - Duck Walk, Wölffer, Channing Daughters
Walk around the beautiful sculpture garden at Longhouse Reserve
Enjoy the beautiful Sag Harbor Golf Course
Take a dip at nearby Haven beach or to East Hampton beach
Yoga and spa day at one of my bucket list hotels, Topping Rose House

Hope this makes you want to check it out!

Xx Gab

A Sunday in Sag Harbor