Bridgehampton was named after the bridge on Bridge Lane that crosses Sagg Pond. In 1686 Ezekial Sandford was commissioned by the Town of Southampton to build a bridge over Sagg Pond. This bridge connected Sagaponack with Mecox, a settlement to the west. The street that crossed the bridge was named Bridge Street, which led to the naming of Bridge Hampton. The original bridge stood for almost 100 years.
The Beebe Windmill at the corner of Ocean Road and Hildreth Avenue was built in Sag Harbor in 1820 and moved to its' current location in 1837. Now designated a National Historic Landmark, it is one of 11 surviving windmills built on eastern Long Island between 1795 and 1820.
Here is a look at where Bridgehampton lies in with the rest of the Hamptons and an aerial view of some of its most luxurious seaside estates.
3 ponds, Bridgehampton
This is the home featured in one of my favorite films, Nancy Meyer's "Something's Gotta Give." The perfect beach property is situated in one of the most pristine parts of Bridgehampton called Sagaponack.
Bridgehampton is probably most famously known for being the host town of the Mercedes Benz Polo Match. All of the best athletes of this classic sport compete for the coveted cup and the event attracts a beautiful crowd full of some of the most successful people in fashion, film, television and business. Tournaments are played on six consecutive Saturdays from July 18th thru August 22nd on Hayground Road.
Main Street, Bridgehampton
The famous Candy Kitchen diner. Martin and I often grab an excellent cup of no frills coffee and egg, bacon, cheese on a roll to go or have a quick bite at the bar top at this Bridgehampton staple.
An evening is never complete in town without passing in for a cocktail at Bobby Van's. And it simply does not get any nicer than the owner Joe. He'll sit with us and tell us some amazing stories about the town we now call home.
World Pie. One of our favorite restaurants. When we drive in Friday night from the city, World Pie for dinner is a ritual upon arriving.
A fabulous interiors store, Maison 24.