Title: Things to Do in Town of East Hampton in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Town of East Hampton ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Town of East Hampton Types of activities [Town of East Hampton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Town-of-East-Hampton.dx553248635976437585) ![The Montauk Point Light is a lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park, at the easternmost point of Long Island, in the hamlet of Montauk in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York. The lighthouse was the first to be built within the state of New York, and was the first public works project of the new United States. It is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10637/8fa39a1b-d37b-422d-8df8-0c57cc21a129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Montauk Point Light is a lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park, at the easternmost point of Long Island, in the hamlet of Montauk in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York. The lighthouse was the first to be built within the state of New York, and was the first public works project of the new United States. It is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10637/8fa39a1b-d37b-422d-8df8-0c57cc21a129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We are divinely connected by the waters . ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10637/63919a19-e586-4ed9-b1e0-d4332f1976a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise at montauk lighthouse. The light house is north from this side ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10637/51c8aaf5-2b28-4274-9964-6da7d01bdb7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View through the reeds of Montauk Lighthouse. A few paths and trails to explore around this location.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10637/a81d381b-f717-4853-bba0-bceda84d72bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ## Town of East Hampton must see attractions ### 1\. Montauk Point With awe-inspiring coastal scenery, interesting history and a range of outdoor activities, Montauk Point is ideal for a day out. Explore the nature trails in Montauk Point State Park or climb Turtle Hill and learn about the history of the Montauk Point Lighthouse. From Montauk Point, the sweeping coastal panorama includes Block Island Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Montauk-Point-Montauk.d6173408.Vacation-Attraction) ![Montauk Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173408/0ced5e52-1faa-4796-a82d-7f9e4a3c4228.jpg) ### 2\. Montauk Point Lighthouse Montauk Point Lighthouse is a historic structure overlooking the ocean, with spectacular views and a museum. The 18th-century lighthouse has been an iconic part of Long Island’s landscape for more than 200 years and is still active as a navigation tool for seafarers. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Montauk-Point-Lighthouse-Montauk.d6064479.Vacation-Attraction) ![Montauk Point Lighthouse showing general coastal views, rocky coastline and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064479/e07d62b3-b74b-491b-aef5-34b0c3166e49.jpg) ### 3\. East Hampton Main Beach East Hampton Main Beach is the easternmost town of Long Island as well as the easternmost town of the entire state of New York. East Hampton has long attracted the rich and famous. Its lovely beach is one of the city’s highlights. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/East-Hampton-Main-Beach-East-Hampton.d6326946.Vacation-Attraction) ![East Hampton Main Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326946/99c13c6c-b8af-41be-9e07-3f762273ab70.jpg) ### 4\. Hither Hills State Park Crashing ocean waves, grassy dunes and a sandy beach create wondrous scenery in Hither Hills State Park. Stretching across the narrow finger of land that beckons from Block Island Sound, the park features both bayside and ocean-fronting coastlines. Tackle the park’s hiking and biking trails in the warmer months or clip on your cross-country skis in winter. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Hither-Hills-State-Park-Montauk.d553248621532665771.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hither Hills State Park which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532665771/5456b7fb-1fb5-47fa-b225-f4433e4dd483.jpg) ### 5\. Ditch Plains Beach Check the swell at Ditch Plains Beach, one of Montauk’s premier surf destinations. Renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and long surf breaks, Ditch Plains Beach is the perfect spot for novices and veterans. Explore the beach and enjoy its gorgeous scenery. You’ll see rugged cliffs and rolling dunes along its borders, as well as a beautifully uninterrupted Atlantic horizon. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Ditch-Plains-Beach-Montauk.d6326860.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ditch Plains Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326860/0b4f4fff-666c-4c43-9cd5-201fa30de621.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Town of East Hampton ![East Hampton Main Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326946/99c13c6c-b8af-41be-9e07-3f762273ab70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### East Hampton ![Ditch Plains Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326860/5d688ef0-a1ea-4e18-b736-c523bf82a62a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Montauk ![Amagansett - Long Island, New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/73561/a98b50cd-1abd-4c30-9cb9-324f9cb57729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Amagansett ![Sag Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/154327/a91ea3b6-915f-4999-ad18-23d61df0621a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sag Harbor ![Central Park summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/157359/6c674470-f02c-495a-ad05-e592d3be267f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shelter Island ![coastal landscape at Greenport at the islands of shelter islands heights, county New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183716/7e82dc91-d6c1-40f0-b4ce-69678c9bd599.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shelter Island Heights ![Amerikanischer Strand auf Long Island bei New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046784/20a21c13-09f9-4231-8e0a-98fb1f8c34ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wainscott ![Cupsogue Sunset Panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000449529/34b0393d-a9ec-4da8-8884-94e9ad02753c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sagaponack