Southampton, New York, on Long Island, is one of the most exclusive parts of the East End. Shinnecock Hills is in the eastern portion of Southampton, close to Hampton Bays.
Besides the beach, options for family-friendly fun include Splish Splash Water Park and Long Island Game Farm. You can visit wineries on the North Fork, rent bikes or surf boards from Amagansett Beach & Bicycle or hit the links at the Long Island National Golf Course at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
The seasonal Bentley Hotel In The Hamptons, next to the Shinnecock Hills Country Club, is not open in winter. The 39 rooms, larger than some apartments, have kitchenettes and breakfast bars, along with a private patio or terrace and a pull-out couch, so the whole family can stay in one room. The hotel is about three miles from several beach, and you can borrow free beach parking permits for 10 local beaches, including Flying Point Beach and Mecox Beach. Play on the hardcourt tennis court or relax in the outdoor pool.
The Ocean View Terrace Motel, overlooking Shinnecock Bay, is also in Shinnecock Hills. The family-friendly hotel has its own playground and private beach, and an outdoor pool. Stay in an efficiency so you can prepare your own breakfast, or walk into town for a variety of restaurants, including the Hampton Maid and The Edgewater. You can also use the picnic table and barbecue grill.
The pet-friendly Southampton Inn in Southampton Village is within walking distance of boutiques, museums, galleries and upscale dining. In summer, take a free shuttle to Cooper's Beach, two minutes away. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, tennis court, lawn games, volleyball, croquet, horseshoes and shuffleboard. If you need more to do, walk to the Radu Fitness and Spa. The on-site Restaurant Oso serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, in season, and continental breakfast the rest of the year. The family-friendly, nonsmoking hotel has a game room with large screen television, art supplies, toys, board games and video games.
The 1708 House, in the village of Southampton, is next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy breakfast in the dining room or on the patio in nice weather. The antique filled bed-and-breakfast is within walking distance of shops, galleries and restaurants. You can even walk to ocean beaches, just a mile away. Beach passes are provided if you prefer to drive. Guest have access to tennis courts. A modern annex, with kitchens, lets you save money on dining.
