Beaches

🎫 Permit: Southampton Village permit · or daily parking fee at the lot

Yes — the easy answer if you're new and want a real Hamptons beach day. Lifeguards, parking, the wide stretch.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Village permit · $50/day non-resident permit (Mon–Thu) at Lot 2

Yes — the polished Hamptons beach day if you can get a parking permit. Lifeguards, snack bar, the full scene.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Village permit · resident + non-resident seasonal

Yes — quieter than Main Beach with a mellower crowd. Worth it if your rental has a non-resident permit.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Village permit · $50/day non-resident permit (Mon–Thu)

Worth it for a clothing-optional stretch and the calmest LGBTQ+ crowd on the South Fork. Skip for families.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Town resident permit

Yes — the surf crowd's Amagansett pick, with consistent waves and a young scene. Worth it if you brought a board.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Town resident permit

Yes — walkable from Amagansett village, lifeguarded, and the rare ocean beach with easy food. Worth it for families.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Town resident permit

Yes — the one non-negotiable Montauk stop, even if you just sit on the rocks and watch longboarders for an hour.

🔒 Permit: East Hampton Town resident permit

Worth it for a quieter Montauk alternative with free parking. Skip if you want the scene — this is deliberately not it.

🎫 Permit: Shelter Island Town permit · non-residents pay a daily fee at the lot

Yes if you're already on Shelter Island. Worth it for calm water and the quietest crowd on the East End.

🎫 Permit: Shelter Island Town permit · non-residents pay a daily fee at the lot

Yes — the Shelter Island sunset spot, hands down. Worth the ferry if you're chasing one great beach day.

🔒 Permit: Sag Harbor Village resident sticker · or walk/bike in (no car permit on foot)

Worth it for a quick family dip in the bay. Skip if you want waves — this is a protected bay beach, not the ocean.