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Where to Stay

The freshly renovated Montauk Yacht Club is the one-stop destination in the Hamptons. With its own private beach and the addition of a restaurant, spa, market, and storefront, there’s no need to leave the beautifully manicured property. Located on Star Island, the historic resort spanning 35 acres is now part of Proper Hospitality within The Collective. Boasting the largest marina in the Hamptons, the Montauk Yacht Club has stunning views of the water and superyachts that you can admire from the property’s Ocean Club Montauk.

Under the direction of Chef Jarad McCarroll, the destination’s new restaurant features modern indoor and outdoor spaces, dishes that utilize South African grilling techniques, and an extensive cocktail menu with fun summer spritzes. With two pools, Linus bikes, tennis and padel courts, the resort offers something for everyone, including a La Prairie Spa for those looking for some relaxation and luxe facial treatments using the brand’s Skin Caviar and Platinum Rare Collections.

Where to Eat

A pitstop on Montauk Highway, Shark Bar has tropical drinks in tiki glasses and a twist on classic summer dishes. From the team behind the upscale Mavericks Montauk, Vanessa Price and Jeremy Blutstein have perfected the local fish sandwich and the famed BBC frozen cocktail as well as the campy beach bar aesthetic, sporting vibrant turquoise walls decorated with surf memorabilia and photographs from French photographer Jean-Philippe Piter.

For a traditional Italian meal head to Monte’s at the Manor, serving classic dishes from linguini vongole to chicken parmesan in a cozy restaurant complete with red leather banquets and framed family photos. Former owners of Gurney’s, the Monte family has called Montauk home for over 100 years, and the warmth and hospitality exudes from the restaurant, tucked away in the Tudor-style national landmark, Montauk Manor. Their famed tomato sauce is a must and served perfectly with melted mozzarella in the spot’s signature “Stretch” appetizer.

The Backyard Restaurant at Solé East has been refreshed by designer Stephane Depoux and now includes a handsome bar and chic outdoor furnishings overlooking the lush garden and pool of the charming hotel. This hidden oasis offers a relaxing atmosphere to have a drink or nosh on local seafood and farm-to-table produce, all prepared with a Mediterranean and South American influence.

Where to See Art

Brazilian-born artist Theo Pinto has taken over The Surf Lodge with his iridescent series “Skyscapes.” Using the sunset as a muse, this exploration of light is showcased throughout The Surf Lodge property—even its new Mediterranean and Asian fusion restaurant concept, Casa Sereña. Pinto created a 40-foot-long curved wall that is the centerpiece for the Surf Lodge’s famed DJ sets and concerts. “This work invites viewers to experience the sky as a shared moment, a common denominator that unites people across time and space, both physically and cosmically,” explains Pinto, who also created a limited-edition surfboard made from the same lenticular materials emulating the ever-changing hues of the sunset.

Head over to Montauk Beach House for its rotating photography exhibitions of trending photographers Jesse Frohman, Ruvan Wijesooriya, and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. This lobby exhibition space, led by Montauk Beach House’s creative director Walt Lindveld, brings some Rock n’ Roll to the Hamptons.

Where to Shop

Dolce & Gabbana collaborated with Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa for its first-ever beachfront takeover in the United States. The resort’s Beach Club has been draped in the rich blue and white Blu Mediterraneo and Majolica prints, adorning the umbrellas, cabanas, beach chairs, and linens, while the East Deck houses a luxury pop-up shop featuring a curated selection of Dolce&Gabbana ready-to-wear and beach accessories. At the end of your visit, you may have a hard time deciphering the East Coast from the Amalfi Coast.