When she’s not hiking the Himalayas or scuba diving near an Arctic glacier, Cynthia Rowley loves riding the waves at Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk. The Manhattan-based designer and author recently started construction on a new home in “The End,” not far from her sunny namesake boutique on Montauk Highway. She’s often seen exploring the Hamptons hamlet with her teenage daughters and husband, Bill Powers — a gallery owner and co-founder of Exhibition A, the couple’s contemporary art e-tail venture. Here, the fun-loving fashionista shares her chic summer staples with Alexa.
“Our signature wetsuit. A lot of people think you have to surf to wear one, but it’s also perfect for a dip in a chilly pool.”
“Kalleigh” wetsuit, $265 at Cynthia Rowley.“Hourly rentals with a captain and all the toys: wakeboards, skis, tubes.”
Uihlein’s Marina, 444 W. Lake Drive, Montauk.“Nothing better than going to the lighthouse in Montauk on a big swell day to watch surfers.”
Montauk Lighthouse, 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk.“Pilgrim carries surfboards by the most sought-after shapers in the country. My favorite is Josh Hall. This baby has been staring at me all winter … I can’t wait to get back out there.”
8-foot-8-inch Josh Hall “Egg” surfboard, $1,275 (similar) at Pilgrim Surf + Supply, 4 Amagansett Square, Amagansett.“This skin oil is perfect after a day in the sun. I get it at the natural wellness store owned by my friends Bethany and Leilani.”
Oshan Essentials LA After Sun Mano’i, $89 at Botanica Bazaar, 14 Amagansett Square, Amagansett.“The only way to fly.”
Helicopter and seaplane flights from NYC to the Hamptons, from $595 at Fly Blade. “All of our suits are SPF 50, and I’m always in the water. Why leave style at shore?”
“Ziggy” one-shoulder swimsuit, $145 at Cynthia Rowley, 696 Montauk Highway, Montauk.“Pair your sunset with a tequila sunrise.”
Tequila sunrise cocktail, from $10 at Montauket, 88 Firestone Road, Montauk.“The place to find art books that make great hostess gifts.”
“Lucien Smith Small Rain Paintings,” $250 at Harper’s Books, 87 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.“Love the live music, art and yummy food. The lobster roll is my favorite.”
Lobster roll, $30 at the Surf Lodge, 183 Edgemere St., Montauk.“A pretty dress that you can slip on over your swimsuit on the beach and dress up with heels for dinner.”
“Offshore” dress, $495 at Cynthia Rowley.“Good and good for you.”
Monbrewcha handcrafted kombucha, $3 per glass (on tap) at Cynthia Rowley, Montauk.“If you want to get into a bar fight with fishermen at 2 a.m., go to Liar’s. The best beer on tap in a Solo cup.”
Draft beer, from $1 at Liar’s Saloon, 401 W. Lake Drive, Montauk.