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Is Montauk considered the Hamptons?
The area is made up of two proper towns: Southampton and East Hampton. The map above features Business Insider's top picks of the hottest summer spots in the Hamptons: Westhampton Beach, Quogue, Southampton, Sagaponack, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Amagansett, and Montauk.