We are a municipality located on the scenic south shore of Long Island, in the eastern end of Suffolk County approximately 78 miles, as the seagull flies, from midtown Manhattan. Westhampton Beach is considered by many to be the "First Hampton."

The Village is located in the Town of Southampton, on the South Fork of Long Island, about 78 miles East of New York City. The distance from the Village Office to the capitol in Albany is 219.44 miles.

Westhampton Beach has its own police department, and maintains its local streets. Its fire district is comprised of volunteers. Basically residential in character with a sizeable seasonal population, most residences are single family homes, although there are several large cooperative and condominium complexes located within the Village. Commercial development is concentrated in the central business district. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District provides educational facilities for the Village and surrounding areas.

New York State Route 27A and County Road 31 (exit 63 South from Sunrise Highway) both traverse the Village. Gabreski Airport is located just outside the Village and provides service for business and pleasure aircraft.