Shops line Main Street in Westhampton Beach, a tight-knit community working to revitalize its downtown, according to Trustee Brian Tymann

One undeniable appeal is the village beaches, which have been rated among the world’s best, according to Westhampton Beach Trustee Brian Tymann. Tymann calls the village “the first Hampton” — saying it has the benefit of being closer to Manhattan and lacking the heavier traffic farther east on the South Fork.