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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Southampton, New York
Spend 1–2 days in Southampton, NY: a quick beach‑town stop for The Big Duck, then check access to golf clubs and beaches.
Southampton is the western half of The Hamptons on Long Island. Its main draw is the iconic Big Duck. A half‑day covers the duck; add a night for dinner and a beach walk. Access to elite golf clubs is members‑only; view from outside only.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Sep (warm, beach season)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, many venues closed)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–120 excl. bed · Mid $120–200 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $3–$5 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $6–$9 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $12–$18 |
| Parking (street, daytime) | $5–$10 per hour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ISP · Long Island MacArthur Airport
- check access and shuttle
Typical fares
- LIRR Southampton → Westhampton Beach
- about $15 round‑trip, 10 min (check)
- Car rental (economy, 1 day)
- about $45, includes basic insurance (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is most convenient; LIRR Montauk line stops at Bridgehampton and Westhampton. Bicycles popular in summer; parking limited in village.
See and do
Known for
- The Big Duck
- Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (view only)
- Bridgehampton Club
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Westhampton Beach | LIRR from Southampton station, about 10 min (check route and timing), then a short walk | ≈ 20 min (check) |
| Bridgehampton | Drive or LIRR east 15 min (check transport and timing) | ≈ 30 min (check) |
| East Hampton | Drive east 20 min on Route 27 (check traffic) | ≈ 40 min (check) |
| Montauk | LIRR Montauk line, about 45 min (check schedule and timing) | ≈ 1 h (check) |
Sleep
- Atlantic Motel
- check availability; 62 rooms, budget‑friendly, near Route 27
- Hermosa Lodge
- check availability; boutique rooms in Water Mill
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moiexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Private golf clubs (Shinnecock Hills, Bridgehampton) are members‑only; view from outside only.
- Summer traffic on Route 27 can be heavy; allow extra travel time.
Southampton is safe for tourists; typical beach‑town cautions apply – keep an eye on belongings on the sand and drive carefully on busy summer roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Southampton, New York yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- The Big Duck
- Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (view only)
- Bridgehampton Club
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Southampton (New York), revision 5329666 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5329666
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Southampton, New York
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulates are in New York City; nearest to Southampton is the Consulate General in NYC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/southampton-new-york). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.