Experienced in moving you from NYC to Hamptons, NY
Experienced in moving you from NYC to Hamptons, NY
The collection of towns and hamlets along the south fork of Long Island, called the Hamptons, provides New Yorkers seeking a sea change with a highly sought after alternative to the city that never sleeps.
While it used to be known as a holiday and weekend destination for New Yorker City residents with second homes, people are increasingly choosing to stay in the Hamptons year round. Piece of Cake daily moves customers from New York into a range of Hamptons homes from shingled estates to waterfront properties.
If you’re relocating and don’t want to return to Manhattan to pack your home or supervise your move day, we offer a range of services you can manage remotely, including contactless moving, full packing and custom crating.
Moving you to the Hamptons and all of its towns
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage moves customers to all the hamlets and villages in the Hamptons including:
- Amagansett
- Bridgehampton
- East Hampton
- East Quogue
- Eastport
- Hampton Bays
- North Sea
- Northwest Harbor
- Quogue
- Remsenburg
- Sag Harbor
- Sagaponack
- Shinnecock Hills
- Southampton
- Speonk
- Springs
- Wainscott
- Water Mill
- West Hampton Dunes
- Westhampton
- Westhampton Beach
Our top moving tips when moving to the Hamptons
If you’re considering a move to the Hamptons, you already know how steep property prices can be, whether you’re buying or renting.
But there’s so much more to living in the area than real estate which you should know before your move:
- Getting around. The summer gridlock from Manhattan to the Hamptons extends into local roads in peak periods. Getting stuck in traffic and looking for a parking space can put a dampener on any plans. Shop local when you need essentials. All the main towns have a central shopping village with grocers like King Kullen or Stop and Shop, and even Manhattan’s Eli Zabar will now deliver. While Uber is relatively active in the area, riding a bicycle, walking and other alternatives to driving are going to make life a little less hectic in peak periods.
- Fresh seafood and quality produce. Briny raw oysters, fresh clams, lobster or shrimps rolls are not as hard to come by here as they are in Manhattan. While the best Hamptons Clam Bars, Lobster Decks and Oyster Stands are worth a stop, you can easily bypass the dining experience and head to vendors like the Southold Fish Market, the Seafood Shop or Stuart’s Seafood Market to choose your own flounder for grilling at home. Most of the main villages also host farmers markets for other local produce.
- Beach prices. While the Atlantic is right at your feet, a visit for the day can cost you. The prices for daily parking permits at some beaches can reach $50 and some beaches are private to all but members. Beach club memberships can reach up to 6 figures for the summer like at Dune Deck, as locals look for all inclusive services and accomodation beyond umbrellas and chairs. Others like the Southampton Peconic Beach Club are family orientated, offering child minding, activities and lessons.
- Events. While the Hamptons have a reputation for attracting celebrities and party goers to its clubs, the area also hosts an array of annual events to put on your radar from small community fundraisers to high profile happenings including one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the United States the Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton, Authors Night at East Hampton which has been running since 2005 and the Annual Summer Party by the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, one of the areas largest fundraising events.
- Shopping. When Net a Porter, Bergdorf and Goodman, Saks and other retailers start offering same day service to the Hamptons you know market demand is strong. Luxury brands like Jimmy Choo, Paul Stuart and Aerin Lauder can be found in the main centers, to name a few. For the art collectors, some blue chip art galleries can also be found in the Hamptons.
- Heritage and history. Port towns in the Hamptons like Sag Harbour were once whaling communities, with whaling in the area dating back to the 1600’s when English Puritans settled here. There are multiple landmarks and historic homes to tour and learn about the region’s past. East Hampton is one of the oldest towns in the United States, founded in 1648 by fishermen and farmers while Southampton’s notable history includes its occupation by British Soldiers in the Revolutionary War. In the 19th century, the oldest railroad in America still operating under its original name and charter, the Long Island Railroad extended into the area and the well worn path between Manhattan and the Hamptons was set.
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