If I love Martha’s Vineyard, will I love the Hamptons? What’s are the key differences IYHO?

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What differences do you notice?

Which would you begin with a visit to or make sure to visit this Summer?

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No

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Hamptons have Paris Hiltons in SUVs

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We have a house in Southampton. It's really crowded there in the summer, and the traffic is terrible. Plus parking restrictions can make beach access a little difficult.

I would imagine that the Vineyard is a lot more laid back, and if I were just visiting for a weekend or week, then I would probably go there over the Hamptons.

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I like both

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The Hamptons are very flashy, NYC crowd, horrible traffic.

Martha's Vineyard is more for subtle old money New England style and low key.

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Anonymous wrote:The Hamptons are very flashy, NYC crowd, horrible traffic.

Martha's Vineyard is more for subtle old money New England style and low key.

Thought MV was insanely crowded and touristy in summer, with "want to be seen" people as well.

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Anonymous wrote:What differences do you notice?

Which would you begin with a visit to or make sure to visit this Summer?

If you’ve already been to MV, then switch up and visit the Hamptons. Another fun summer option is Newport RI.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Hamptons are very flashy, NYC crowd, horrible traffic.

Martha's Vineyard is more for subtle old money New England style and low key.

Thought MV was insanely crowded and touristy in summer, with "want to be seen" people as well.

It's true. It is nowhere as bad as the Hamptons, but those people have discovered the Vineyard.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What differences do you notice?

Which would you begin with a visit to or make sure to visit this Summer?

If you’ve already been to MV, then switch up and visit the Hamptons. Another fun summer option is Newport RI.

Op here. I’ve been to both many times actually. The only place I haven’t been is NY. Just driving thru over the years.

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Anonymous wrote:I like both

Op again. What do you like about the Hamptons? Are they at all similar? I’ve been going to MV for decades. I’ve been to Nantucket, Mystic, Bar Harbor, Newport, Kennebunkport, Portland, Portsmouth, Rye, and a few other coastal towns. I’ve also been to Vermont a few times over the years.

[Anonymous]

One is coke and champagne. The other is weed and fine Bordeaux.

Take you pick. Snotty, rich New England. Snotty rich East side Manhattan.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What differences do you notice?

Which would you begin with a visit to or make sure to visit this Summer?

If you’ve already been to MV, then switch up and visit the Hamptons. Another fun summer option is Newport RI.

Op here. I’ve been to both many times actually. The only place I haven’t been is NY. Just driving thru over the years.

Consider Quogue if you want a Hamptons experience that's on the quieter side. It's really close to the ocean beaches and has the historic charm of the other east end towns without the nonsense. Some would argue that it's not "the real Hamptons," but it's right there at the gateway, a couple of miles from Southampton, and you would would have fairly easy access to visit the North Fork.

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Anonymous wrote:One is coke and champagne. The other is weed and fine Bordeaux.

Take you pick. Snotty, rich New England. Snotty rich East side Manhattan.

I disagree about Martha’s Vineyard being snotty and rich. Of course there are a lot of rich people in certain areas but two thirds of vacationers are regular families. Martha’s Vineyard is more contained. I think it’s 20 miles from end to the other. You have beaches with different qualities, some with high waves some calm. The towns all have their own vibe.

But don’t confuse Martha’s Vineyard with an island for the super rich only. It’s for everybody. As for,Nantucket, that island is just plain boring.

[Anonymous]

This post is too vague. What do you "love" about the vineyard? The vineyard is sizable and there's a big difference between preppy Edgartown versus Boho Vineyard haven versus quiet and serene Chilmark...

The Hamptons also boast scenic beauty with various vibes but some areas (East Hampton, Bridgehampton)might feel obnoxious and less approachable and other areas (Sag Harbor, North fork, Westhampton) are lovely and easy to navigate and love.