Celebrities in the Hamptons 2025: Who’s Here & Where to Spot Them

Every summer, the same question circulates through group chats and dinner conversations: who’s in the Hamptons this weekend? The answer is always more names than you’d expect—and usually closer than you think.

Unlike LA or Miami, the Hamptons operates on a different celebrity code. Stars don’t get mobbed here. Paparazzi barely exist. The social contract is simple: pretend you don’t notice them, and everyone gets to enjoy their overpriced heirloom tomatoes in peace.

This guide covers which celebrities live in the Hamptons year-round, where they eat, where they shop, and the events most likely to attract A-list attendance. Whether you’re hoping to spot someone famous or simply want to understand why this particular stretch of Long Island commands such gravity, here’s everything you need to know.

What Celebrities Live in the Hamptons?

A distinction matters: some celebrities vacation in the Hamptons for a few summer weekends. Others have built their lives here. The year-round and semi-permanent residents are the ones you’ll actually encounter at Jack’s Coffee or Round Swamp Farm on a random Tuesday.

Year-Round & Long-Term Residents

Celebrity	Industry	Location	Years Here
Howard Stern	Radio/Media	Southampton	15+ (full-time)
Jerry Seinfeld	Comedy/TV	East Hampton	25+
Alec Baldwin	Film/TV	Amagansett	40+
Ina Garten	Food/TV	East Hampton	20+
Billy Joel	Music	Sag Harbor & East Hampton	30+
Paul Simon	Music	Montauk	30+
Richard Gere	Film	Sag Harbor	25+
Gwyneth Paltrow	Film/Goop	Amagansett	Childhood+

Summer Season Regulars

These celebrities maintain Hamptons homes and return reliably each summer, typically from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Celebrity	Industry	Location	Known For
Beyoncé & Jay-Z	Music	East Hampton (Georgica)	Maximum privacy
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos	TV	Southampton	Round Swamp Farm sightings
Robert Downey Jr.	Film	East Hampton	Windmill Cottage owner
Sarah Jessica Parker	Film/TV	Amagansett	Two adjacent properties
Jimmy Fallon	TV	Sagaponack	Films segments in Hamptons
Neil Patrick Harris	TV/Broadway	East Hampton	13.5-acre estate
Jennifer Lopez	Music/Film	Water Mill	8,500 SF mansion
Scarlett Johansson	Film	Amagansett	Balsam Farms regular
Steven Spielberg	Film	East Hampton (Georgica)	Legendary compound
Martha Stewart	Media/Lifestyle	East Hampton	Known for garden

Where to Spot Celebrities in the Hamptons

Celebrities in the Hamptons follow predictable patterns. They shop at farm stands, dine at the same five restaurants, and work out at Tracy Anderson or SoulCycle. Understanding these routines is the difference between random luck and strategic positioning.

Celebrity Restaurants in the Hamptons

These restaurants have become reliable celebrity magnets, each attracting a slightly different crowd.

Nick & Toni’s — East Hampton

The original celebrity canteen. Since 1988, this Italian-Mediterranean farmhouse has hosted Jack Nicholson, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, and nearly every major name that’s passed through the Hamptons. Getting a reservation remains the hardest ticket in town—you’ll need to book weeks in advance or know someone.

Best for: Dinner sightings, especially weekends
Address: 136 North Main Street, East Hampton
Tip: The bar accepts walk-ins if you arrive when doors open at 5:30pm

Tutto il Giorno — Southampton & Sag Harbor

Co-owned by Donna Karan’s daughter Gabby, Tutto draws the fashion and media set. The Southampton location’s garden seating and the Sag Harbor outpost’s waterfront vibe both attract A-listers seeking Italian comfort food without the Nick & Toni’s chaos.

Best for: Lunch and early dinner
Tip: The Sag Harbor location has more intimate celebrity sighting potential

The Palm — East Hampton

The steakhouse institution at the Huntting Inn doesn’t take reservations for parties of two, creating an egalitarian (if frustrating) wait where you might end up standing next to anyone. The Monday night salad is legendary, the carrot cake non-negotiable.

Best for: Power dinners, business types, legacy Hamptonites

Le Bilboquet — Sag Harbor

The French import from NYC has become the lunch scene destination. Expect a mix of fashion executives, gallery owners, and the occasional A-lister who appreciates being seen.

Best for: Lunch sightings, see-and-be-seen atmosphere

Topping Rose House — Bridgehampton

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s farm-to-table outpost attracts a food-serious celebrity clientele. The setting—a historic mansion with gardens—makes it popular for special occasions and romantic dinners.

Best for: Anniversary dinners, food-obsessed celebrities

Casual Celebrity Spots

La Fondita (Amagansett): Paul McCartney, Bill Clinton, Martha Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow have all been spotted at this Mexican counter-service spot owned by the Nick & Toni’s team.

Bostwick’s Chowder House (East Hampton): Bobby Flay, Alec Baldwin, Neil Patrick Harris come for fried clams in a no-frills beach setting.

Indian Wells Tavern (Amagansett): Jimmy Fallon, Kelly Ripa, Ethan Hawke, Bill Clinton frequent this family-friendly bar and restaurant.

Lobster Roll (“LUNCH”) (Amagansett): Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are regulars at this retro roadside institution.

Farm Stands & Markets

Nothing normalizes a celebrity faster than watching them inspect corn. These are the spots where stars blend into the Saturday morning crowd.

Round Swamp Farm (East Hampton): Kelly Ripa sightings are practically guaranteed during peak season. The prepared foods and baked goods draw everyone from locals to boldface names.

Balsam Farms (Amagansett): Scarlett Johansson and other Amagansett residents shop here. The organic produce and eggs make it worth the trip.

Pike’s Farm Stand (Sagaponack): Beyoncé has been spotted selecting vegetables here. The ultimate “celebrities—they’re just like us” moment.

Amber Waves Farm (Amagansett): Gwyneth Paltrow territory. The nonprofit farm hosts events that attract the Goop-adjacent crowd.

Beaches

Main Beach (East Hampton): The most photogenic beach, but also the most crowded. Celebrities prefer earlier morning hours before the masses arrive.

Georgica Beach (East Hampton): Adjacent to the celebrity enclave around Georgica Pond. Beyoncé, the Spielbergs, and Martha Stewart all have easy access from their compounds.

Coopers Beach (Southampton): Consistently ranked among America’s best beaches. The celebrity set from Southampton’s estate section frequents here.

Ditch Plains (Montauk): The surfing beach attracts a younger, more casual celebrity demographic. Less traditional glamour, more wellness-influencer energy.

Fitness

Tracy Anderson Studios (East Hampton & Water Mill): The celebrity trainer’s Hamptons outposts draw her LA and NYC clientele. Gwyneth Paltrow is a famously devoted client.

SoulCycle (Four Hamptons locations): The spinning cult maintains its celebrity following out east. Early morning and evening classes attract the most boldface names.

Coffee & Casual

Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee (Amagansett & East Hampton): Jerry Seinfeld and other locals grab morning coffee here. The East Hampton location on Main Street offers prime people-watching.

Starbucks Main Street (East Hampton): Yes, even celebrities need their Starbucks. The Main Street location sees steady A-list traffic, especially morning errands runs.

Celebrity Events in the Hamptons

Planned events offer the highest concentration of celebrities in one place. These annual gatherings have become fixtures on the summer calendar.

Michael Rubin’s White Party

The most coveted invitation of the Hamptons summer. The Fanatics founder hosts 200 guests at his oceanfront mansion over July 4th weekend. Drake, Meek Mill, and a rotating cast of A-listers perform. The invitation arrives in a custom case with a bottle of Ace of Spades champagne. If you have to ask how to get invited, you’re not on the list.

Polo Hamptons

The Hamptons’ premier polo event brings together fashion, philanthropy, and celebrity attendance. VIP cabanas and field-side seating offer networking opportunities with the boldface crowd. Tickets and sponsorship information at PoloHamptons.com.

Hampton Classic Horse Show

Labor Day weekend’s grand finale. The equestrian competition draws horse-adjacent celebrities, fashion figures, and old-money families. The shopping village surrounding the show floor has become a destination in itself.

Guild Hall Events

East Hampton’s cultural institution hosts performances, readings, and galas throughout the year. Alec Baldwin, Isaac Mizrahi, Candace Bushnell, and Melissa Errico are regular performers and attendees. The intimate venue creates genuine celebrity-audience proximity.

Charity Galas & Benefits

The Hamptons summer circuit includes dozens of charity events, many with celebrity hosts or honorees. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, the Watermill Center, and various hospital benefits reliably draw A-list attendance.

Celebrities in the Hamptons This Summer

Updated regularly during summer season. Last update: December 2025.

Summer 2025 brought the usual concentration of A-listers, plus a few new faces making their Hamptons debut. Notable sightings included the usual suspects—Beyoncé and Jay-Z keeping low profiles in East Hampton, Alec Baldwin at Guild Hall events, Kelly Ripa photographed at farm stands—alongside newer arrivals testing out the Hamptons lifestyle.

The biggest celebrity news of the season: Sylvester Stallone’s purchase of a $35 million East Hampton estate for his daughters, signaling the action star’s entry into Hamptons real estate.

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Celebrity Homes You Can Actually See

Most celebrity estates hide behind hedges and private drives. But a few properties are visible from public roads—or have historical significance that makes them worth a drive-by.

Windmill Cottage (East Hampton): Robert Downey Jr.’s historic 1885 home features a distinctive (non-functional) windmill visible from the road. The property was used to film “Deathtrap” in the 1980s.

Lasata (East Hampton): The estate where Jackie Kennedy Onassis spent childhood summers, now owned by Tom Ford. The property carries historical significance and draws architecture enthusiasts.

Further Lane Drive (East Hampton): While individual estates aren’t visible, driving this road gives a sense of the scale of celebrity compounds in the area. Barry Rosenstein’s record $147 million property is somewhere behind those hedges.

Meadow Lane (Southampton): “Billionaires Row” runs along the oceanfront, with Ken Griffin’s former Calvin Klein compound, and numerous finance-world estates. The public beach access points offer glimpses of the lifestyle.

For a complete database of celebrity home purchases and prices, see our Celebrity Hamptons Home Sales guide.

The Unwritten Rules of Hamptons Celebrity Culture

Why do celebrities keep coming back to the Hamptons? The answer lies in the social contract that locals and visitors maintain.

No paparazzi: Unlike NYC or LA, photographers don’t stake out Hamptons restaurants or beaches. The occasional iPhone snap happens, but aggressive photography is socially unacceptable.

Don’t approach: The local etiquette is clear—acknowledge with a nod if eye contact happens, but don’t interrupt someone’s dinner or family time. This respect for privacy is why celebrities feel comfortable being in public.

Private parties over public nightlife: The Hamptons doesn’t have a club scene. Celebrities who want to party host at their own estates, where guest lists are controlled and privacy assured.

Dress down: The aesthetic is expensive-casual. Anyone overdressed immediately marks themselves as a tourist—or someone trying too hard.

Planning Your Visit

If celebrity proximity factors into your Hamptons planning, timing matters.

Peak celebrity season: July 4th weekend through August. This is when the greatest concentration of A-listers are in residence.

Best villages for sightings: East Hampton Village and Amagansett have the highest density of celebrity residents and the most walkable commercial areas.

Restaurant strategy: Book Nick & Toni’s or Tutto il Giorno weeks in advance. For walk-in celebrity potential, The Palm’s no-reservation policy for small parties creates opportunity.

Farm stands: Saturday mornings between 9am-11am are prime time. Stars run errands like everyone else.