I live in the Hamptons year-round. Visiting in the offseason is quieter, but comes with trade-offs.

The Hamptons are quieter in the offseason, but there's still so much to do. Vanessa Gordon As a year-round Hamptons resident , I love the summers here, but I also appreciate the offseason. Since it's much quieter in the winter, it's easier to get into restaurants and visit the beaches. Although it's cold out, there are countless activities to enjoy, like ice skating and wine tastings. As someone who has lived in the Hamptons for most of my life, I can always tell when summer is over: suddenly, it becomes incredibly easy to get around. In July and August, I automatically have to build traffic into almost everything I do. Drives that should take 15 minutes can take considerably longer, parking becomes challenging, and there are typically long lines everywhere.