DID YOU KNOW
Amagansett was home to the most expensive residential home sale in the US. In 2007, Ron Baron purchased his 40-acre mansion for $103 million.

 

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS

Christie Brinkley, James Frey, David Hyde Pierce, Paul McCartney, Lorne Michaels, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Jerry Seinfeld, Kathleen Turner, Suzanne Vega, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, Jann Wenner

 

EDITOR’S PICK
Stop by the Jarlath Mellett seasonal store to peruse its summer collection of minimalist silhouettes and soft colors. Also available are the signature pieces—a bias viscose dress, a cashmere kimono and an asymmetrical cotton poncho. 255 Main St., 267-6455

Having trouble finding someone to engage you in conversation about your latest summer read? Join the Amagansett Free Library to take part in its Adult Summer Reading Club. Twice a month, best-selling authors host intimate talks on their works and the works of others. On July 31, join Hilma Wolitzer as she discusses her latest, Summer Reading; in August, Dava Sobel and controversial author James Frey stop by. Registration is required. 215 Main St., 267-3810; amagansettauthors.com

Amagansett Beach and Bicycle Company offers kayak tours of Accabonac Harbor, mountain-bike tours of Hither Hills or even a road tour of the beautiful homes and scenery of East Hampton. Want to go it alone? The shop also rents everything from boogie boards to skateboards. 624 Montauk Hwy., 267-6325; amagansettbeachco.com

 

SHOPPING LIST

FOR CLOTHING & JEWELRY:
Gloria Jewel 136 Main St., 907-4095; gloriajewel.com
Gone Local 199 Main St., 267-5315; gonelocalamagansett.com
Kembali Bebas 8 Amagansett Square Dr., 267-3455
Outdoors of Amagansett 171 Main St., 267-3620
Pink Chicken 137 Main St., 267-6434; pinkchicken.com
Rube 156 Main St., 267-6117

FOR HOME & GARDEN:
Balasses House 208 Main St., 267-3032
Comerford Hennessy 2442 Main St., 537-6200; comerfordhennessy.com
The Bayberry 50 Montauk Hwy., 267-3000; thebayberry.com