Things to Do in Sag Harbor, New York
- Located in Suffolk County, Sag Harbor is a small village straddling the border between the towns of Southhampton and East Hampton, New York. Situated on the coast near the eastern tip of Long Island, the village once heavily relied on the whaling industry but is now a vacation and retirement destination known for its historic maritime culture and abundance of water activities. Locals and visitors alike take part in the village's many activities and things to do, particularly during the summer months.
- Once the busiest fishing port in the northeastern United States, Sag Harbor has long been known for its maritime history and culture. Whaling, in particular, provided jobs for the men of Sag Harbor and many families in the area are descended from these sailors. Dating back to 1845, the building which houses the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum was built by Benjamin Huntting II, a town leader and ship-owner once known throughout the region. In addition to its permanent collection of whaling memorabilia and town antiquities, the museum hosts visiting collections throughout the year, which often include objects loaned to the museum by local families. Open from mid-May through October, museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 .p.m Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
200 Main St.
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
631-725-0770
sagharborwhalingmuseum.org - Founded in 1991, the Bay Street Theatre is a 299-seat regional stage theatre located on Sag Harbor's Long Wharf. Featuring main stage productions, workshops and children's activities, the theater is known for producing many shows which go on to run on and off Broadway, such as "Hedda Gabler" and "Swingtime Canteen." Seasonal offerings include film showings, musical performances and traveling stage productions. Dinner theater is also offered throughout the year. Ticket reservations must be made in advance and can be done online or at the ticket office.
Bay Street Theatre
The Long Wharf
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
631-725-9500
baystreet.org - One of Sag Harbor's most popular activities, sailing is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Sag Harbor Sailing, an independent water sports company, offers lessons, chartered outings and boat rental, as well as kayaking and fly-fishing. Named the Outstanding Sailing School of the Year by the American Sailing Association, the school provides individual lessons and group instruction, as well as children's sailing camps. Reservations can be made online or by phone and cancellations must be made one week in advance for a refund. Lessons, charters and rentals happen only when weather is permitting.
Sag Harbor Sailing
51 Pineneck Ave.
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
631-725-5100
sailsagharbor.com - Known for its many exclusive, private golf clubs, Sag Harbor also offers a public state-owned golf facility located in the Barcelona Neck Natural Resources Management Area. Covering just under 50 acres, the golf course features nine holes surrounded by woodlands and natural hazards. Played as nine or 18 holes, the front nine stretches 2,661 yards. A club house, snack bar and putting greens are offered, as are lessons and rental carts. Open year-round, hours vary depending on the weather.
Sag Harbor State Golf Course
Barcelona Point
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
631-725-2503
nysparks.state.ny.us
