11 Best Places to Shop in Southampton, Long Island

This hip store offers fun and funky women's clothing hot off the runway. $1,098 leather pants? $498 jumpsuit? No problem—this is the Hamptons.

It's hard not to be drawn in by the smell of fresh-baked bread and pastries, and Blue Duck Bakery and Café is the place to pick up that perfect "thank you" dessert or breakfast indulgence. It's worth a special journey for the rugelach alone.

The people here love books, and they love helping you find just the right book to suit your whim. The independent shop combines an autonomous spirit with chain-store selection and pricing (hardcovers are always 20% off). There's plenty of contemporary fiction and nonfiction, as well as classical literature, cookbooks, children's books, and titles on the Hamptons. Join in on author events, book clubs, or arrange private author parties

The scent of homemade fudge wafts into the street in front of the cheery Fudge Co., drawing people into this sweet little spot. Storefront displays of colorful, scrumptious confections—including many novelty items—delight kids as well as grown-ups.

Hildreth's is more than a store; it's a piece of history. In 1842 it started as a general store stocked with such goods as flour, wheels of cheese, salt, and fruits, delivered by merchant ship via Sag Harbor and carted here by horse and wagon. Today visitors will find the latest in home furnishings, bedding, accessories, and gifts, as well as children's furniture, toys, and sweet baby clothes. An outdoor patio store is located just down the road at No. 15.

Modern designer furniture and lighting fixtures here are popular with interior designers.

This minimalist boutique caters to fashionistas with its clothing from designers such as Rag & Bone, Chloé, Theory, and Hipanema.

A whitewashed interior with flea-market furnishings forms the perfect backdrop for the casual but upscale men's and women's resort wear and accessories here; it's closed Tuesday and Wednesday October through late March.

Since 1948 this family-owned shop has been selling (and buying) gems, crystal, estate jewelry, and top-name watches. The shop hosts events and trunk shows showcasing their favorite designers like Clara Williams and celebrity lines like Jenny McCarthy's Angelica jewelry, supporting autism research.

Playing will make your kid smart, and with this in mind, Stevenson's—an old-fashioned toy shop—stocks educational toys designed to inspire the imagination and provide hours of fun. Madame Alexander dolls, Playmobil toys, stuffed animals, art-and-crafts supplies, and puzzles are among the selection of goods for the diminutive set. They have Halloween costumes too.

Famous for its yummy chocolate-chip cookies, this shop also sells freshly baked pies, scones, muffins, and specialty cakes.