Baron’s Cove

For a crash course in what makes the classic Hamptons resort experience special you could hardly do better than Baron’s Cove. Sag Harbor’s first resort, it’s played host to decades’ worth of artistic and creative visitors, from Jackson Pollock to Paul Newman, and after a thorough 2015 renovation — true to the spirit of its original Fifties inspiration — it’s once again in top form.

The look in the rooms and suites is classic nautical Americana, like the backdrop to a live-action Ralph Lauren lookbook — Jasper Johns’ flags would be a more appropriate artistic choice than Pollock’s explosive canvases. And the experience is classic as well; a tennis lesson is included with every stay, a fleet of bikes is available for self-guided exploration, and the heated saltwater swimming pool, lined with loungers and umbrellas, is summertime perfection.

A clubby indoor-outdoor lounge leans on the nautical inspiration, and adds live music to the mix, as well as indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Meanwhile the restaurant serves locally sourced Long Island fare, with a natural emphasis on fresh-caught seafood; it doesn’t get much better than brunch at an outdoor table with a view of the marina.