55 Best Places to Shop in Long Island, New York

This Ocean Beach shop has lots of fun and fashionable stuff for the beach—T-shirts, sweatshirts, swimsuits, cover-ups, hats, toys, and towels—and it's a great place to pick up a souvenir.

You can find secret sale items upstairs behind the velvet rope; ask a salesperson to assist you.

Every piece of the quirky yet elegant jewelry that Lee Elliott crafts—unique pieces like peace signs and pendants in the shape of Shelter Island—are full of personality, much like the man himself. He also carries beautiful gemstone and precious-metal pieces made by his daughter Dori. The Bulova watches are an homage the company's long history, formerly in Sag Harbor.

Foodies unite—Sybille and Gerrit Van Kempen welcome you to their cookshop, stocked to the brim with unique cooking tools, kitchen accessories, tableware, flatware and silverware, linens, spices, and oils. Take home a Loaves and Fishes cookbook for a taste of the Hamptons at home, or take a cooking class at their school at the Bridgehampton Inn, just down the road. For shopping from a distance, they'll take you on a tour of the shop via FaceTime, then ship your purchases.

Stunning and expensive jewelry and watches are sold here, and even if you don't want to buy, it's fun for some spectacular window shopping.

You can rent or buy bikes, wagons, and beach chairs here, and find all the hardware and barbecue items, including propane, that you might need during your stay.

The local artists and craftspeople of the guild established this nonprofit organizaton in the late 1940s, and sell their artwork in this converted old house. Here they host juried art shows, antiques and craft shows, and an annual holiday open house with children's programs and classes.

The clothing and accessories sold here are as classic as the Hamptons themselves. The garments, as well as the store itself, reflect the upscale, preppy style of Long Island's East End.

The building is a fixture in Greenport—a wharfside ship's chandlery dating from 1880—and Preston's continues the nautical theme with its inventory of marine supplies and clothing. Giftware includes scrimshaw, jewelry, sailing books, and all things nautical for the boat and home.

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.

The mix of international artwork, music, and books here makes for good browsing. Goods include Brazilian CDs and Indonesian jewelry.

Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and JCPenney anchor the three-level mall, a blend of high-end and midrange retailers. The more than 300 specialty stores include Apple, Coach, Sephora, and Zara, as well as a food court, several restaurants, and a Loews Cinema.

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.

This is the un-Hamptons, Hamptons boutique. First of all, you don't have to be a supermodel to fit into the clothes here—in fact, they have brands like Miracle Body designed to correct any little imperfections. They also carry Lissete, Lysse, Hermes-inspired Eve Avaro, Lilly Pultizer, and, for the more mature shopper, Not Your Daughter's Jeans. The owner, Elyse, and her staff here will make you feel welcome.

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.

Walk into this shop and your senses are filled with the fragrance of flowers and spice and a riot of color. Flowers, baskets, plants, unusual gifts, candles, and wrought-iron wall hangings are just the beginning.

Coach, Nike, DKNY, Wiliams-Sonoma, Saks Off Fifth, and Pottery Barn are among the more than 170 brand-name factory stores at the popular Tanger Outlet Stores. There is a Starbucks to grab a latte while you shop, and there are many fast-food options for a quick bite to eat. You can get great deals during thier sidewalk sales, but it can also get quite busy on the narrow walkways, so be prepared for crowds and anticipate a slow stroll through the center.

High-end it may be, but this Main Street boutique's fashions are affordable and interesting. More than 13 years in business, owners Lee and Charles enjoy finding unique garments, jewelry, and clever accesories and trinkets like "wine bottle" umbrellas and handmade soap "rocks" (which actually look more like polished crystal). The store attracts loyal regulars looking for fun new fashions and wares, so stock rotates often. Many of their clothes happen to travel well.

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

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.

This shop's fabulous owner Ursula greets you to her unique boutique on a side street right off Main. Fun yet upscale fashion finds and accessories will set you apart from the Hamptons crowds.

One of Long Island's oldest malls, the has grown increasingly upscale over the years. Among the 100 retailers are Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Banana Republic, Williams Sonoma, and J. Crew.

This complex includes fine-foods store Citarella and trendy home-furnishings store West Elm. Soul Cycle indoor cycling is here too.

For more than three decades, this Westhampton shop has been offering silk-screen, custom lettered and embroidered T-shirts, sweatshirts, and polo shirts. With brands like American Apparel, it's the perfect place to get your own, customized souvenier of your visit to Westhampton Beach.

You can buy fresh fruit here, and from June through October you can pick your own, perhaps with a wagon ride to and from the orchards. The Wickham family has been growing apples, peaches, and vegetables on Long Island for more than 300 years. The stand is closed on Sunday.

The talented owner of this shop designs and sews beautifully crafted quilts, as well as outfits for American Girl dolls. The assortment of unusual gifts includes garden ornaments, linens, stationery, and candles.