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I'm a Californian who visited the Hamptons for the first time. Here are 9 things that surprised me about the fancy New York beach destination.

Molly O'BrienSep 11, 2022, 20:02 IST

I flew from Los Angeles to New York to visit the Hamptons for the first time.Molly O'Brien

  • I traveled from Los Angeles to Montauk in late August, and it was my first time in the Hamptons.
  • Thanks to the Jitney, the free shuttle, and the walkable downtown area, I didn't need a car or taxi.
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I took a three-day trip to the Hamptons in late August.

I spent two nights in Montauk and stayed at Marram Montauk, above, for one of them.Molly O'Brien

The Hamptons is actually made up of different towns, villages, and hamlets.

I visited the Hamptons from a Monday to a Wednesday in late August.Molly O'Brien
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The Jitney was an easy way to travel from New York City to Long Island.

The Jitney took me directly to and from Montauk, and it cost $40 each way.Molly O'Brien

The humidity in Montauk was unlike anything I'd experienced.

It was very humid the day I arrived to Montauk.Molly O'Brien
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I didn't need a car to get around town. Instead, I walked or took the free shuttle.

I took the Hampton Hopper and walked to get around Montauk.Molly O'Brien

The hotels where I stayed were close together but offered two very different experiences.

I spent one night at Marram Montauk and one night at Sole East.Molly O'Brien
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The entire town felt like it was in vacation mode.

The Montauk locals and the tourists were extremely friendly.Molly O'Brien

Montauk had a strong sense of community and a lot of pride.

There are outdoor activities and concerts in the Montauk parks.Molly O'Brien
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The food costs were actually pretty similar to what I'm used to in Los Angeles.

I dined at Inlet Cafe and got breakfast at Bird on the Rood during my trip.Molly O'Brien

I definitely want to explore more of the Hamptons, especially since it's so easy to get there on the Jitney.

I went to Kirk Park Beach in Montauk and would like to explore other parts of the Hamptons as well.Molly O'Brien
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