• Long Island, New York, offers miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches.long island beach image by Xavier MARCHANT from Fotolia.com
  
  The North Fork of Long Island features acres of farmland and boutique wineries, while the South Fork is best known for the luxurious mansions in the Hamptons and the upscale resorts of Montauk. For access to miles of beaches, trendy nightclubs, historic lighthouses and renowned restaurants, choose a hotel on eastern Long Island.
  
  

Greenporter Hotel and Spa

• Designed by architect Wendy Evans Joseph, the Greenporter Hotel and Spa features a retro 1950s style along with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, spa services and complimentary Continental breakfast. Offering the relaxed ambiance of a family beach house, the hotel includes 30 guest rooms equipped with Frette linens, complimentary Internet access, cable television and an extra-large safe suitable for laptops. La Cuvee Wine Bar and Bistro provides a fine-dining experience incorporating fresh local seafood and organic produce into a seasonal menu. The restaurant also offers more 60 wines available by the glass. Guests may enjoy poolside dining service during the summer. The property is near the Connecticut Sound and within walking distance of the restaurants, shops and docks of the historic seaport village of Greenport. Guests may explore more than 50 wineries in the North Fork or take a short ferry ride to Shelter Island or Sag Harbor. The hotel is accessible from the Long Island Railroad, the Shelter Island Ferry and the Hampton Jitney.
  
  Greenporter Hotel and Spa
  326 Front St.
  Greenport, NY 11944
  631-477-0066
  thegreenporter.com
  
  

Gurney's Inn Resort & Spa

• On the sandy dunes of Montauk on the southeastern tip of Long Island, Gurney's Inn Resort & Spa offers a world-class spa, 1,000 feet of private beach and six function rooms suitable for up to 350 people. All 109 guest rooms are decorated in beige, mauve and blue tones and include beamed ceilings, cable television and evening turndown service. Five oceanfront cottages also include fireplaces and private decks with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The resort features a heated indoor seawater pool, a spa, saunas, steam rooms and fitness center. Additional amenities include oceanfront dining, lobster bakes, beach and winter concerts and guided hikes along seaside nature trails.
  
  Gurney's Inn Resort & Spa
  290 Old Montauk Highway
  Montauk, NY 11954
  631-668-2345
  gurneysinn.com
  
  

The Capri

• The Capri hotel in Southampton is about two miles from the beach but close to town. The 32 guest rooms surround a landscaped courtyard pool and lounge area. With a retro decor, all accommodations provide European linens, a fully stocked mini bar and coffee maker. Cabana, the upscale restaurant and lounge, caters to the hip Hamptons crowd.
  
  The Capri
  281 County Road 39A
  Southampton, NY 11968
  631-283-6100
  hrhresorts.com