East Quogue, New York, is on the eastern region of Long Island, less than 10 minutes from antique shops and beaches in the Hamptons. This small town offers beachfront and boutique hotels with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Tiana Bay. East Quogue is also home to the Quogue Waterfowl Refuge, which offers walking paths and birding opportunities.
Hampton Ocean Resort
The Hampton Ocean Resort is in southern East Quogue and offers a beachfront location on the Atlantic Ocean. This hotel offers guests beach umbrellas and tents, a picnicking area, breakfast room and a library of DVDs. The guest suites have living rooms, a balcony and fully furnished kitchens. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Shinnecock County Park, which offers ATV riding trails, striped bass fishing and beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Shinnecock Bay. The hotel is also a five-minute drive from Dockers Waterside, a beachfront seafood restaurant. The restaurant is adjacent to a marina and features live entertainment.
The Caffrey House
Situated on Tiana Bay, the Caffrey House is a waterfront hotel in eastern East Quogue. This family-operated hotel is lodged in a Victorian-style house from the 19th century. Hotel features include a private beach for guests, boat slips on Tiana Bay and a parlor area for group gatherings. The parlor features a bar and antique audio equipment, including a jukebox and gramophone; some antiques are for sale as of winter 2011. Sears Bellow County Park is a 15-minute drive from the hotel and has trails and stables for horseback riding. The park also offers kayak and canoe rentals. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from restaurants on the West Montauk Highway, including Tony's Asian Fusion and Ciao Bella Senhora, an Italian eatery. When making a reservation, the hotel requires an advance deposit equal to the room rate for one night.
Shearwater Inn
The Shearwater Inn is approximately 10 minutes from East Quogue's town center, which features antique shops and the Stone Creek Inn. The Stone Creek Inn is an upscale restaurant that serves steak and seafood entrees, such as lobster and filet mignon. This bed-and-breakfast accommodation is within walking distance of the Pine Neck Nature Conservancy, a park with hiking trails and bird watching opportunities. Shearwater Inn amenities include free reservations for tasting events at the wineries in Long Island's wine country, gourmet breakfast prepared by the staff and an outdoor deck for group gatherings. Guests may have breakfast on the deck or in the Great Room, a room that serves as the living room and dining area. Each of the four guest rooms have whirlpool tubs and antique-style furniture.
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