Hamptons Verified
Beaches
Every public beach from Westhampton to Montauk π β which ones take dogs today, which need a parking permit, who has lifeguards, and which you can reach without a car.
π Right now Β· July
π Sunrise 5:41 AM Β· π Sunset 8:09 PM
- 5
- let dogs on the sand today+15 more before the lifeguards clock on
- 11
- you can reach without a carJitney, LIRR, bike or on foot
- 26
- are lifeguarded in seasonswim between the flags
- 4
- have a live camera+5 more with a cam within 15 miles
π’ Only 1 of 36 needs no parking permit at all β but that is a parking rule, not a door policy. The permit gates the car park, never the sand, so any of these is yours on foot or by bike.
Accessibility note: several beaches deploy a Mobi-Matο»Ώ in season so wheelchairs and strollers can reach the foreshoreο»Ώ. Watch for Trusteesο»Ώ postings about the Mecox cutο»Ώ, and check rip currentο»Ώ and nor'easterο»Ώ advisories before heading out.
Localsβ picks
Where the year-rounders actually go. Bay beaches, quiet inlets, and sunset haunts most rental-week visitors never find.
- Louse Point Β· Springs β sunset
- Barcelona Neck Β· Sag Harbor β quiet
- Gerard Drive Β· Springs β wildlife
- Maidstone Park Β· Springs β family
Shelter Island Β· 2 places
Wades Beach
Shelter Island Β· Shelter Island
π« Permit: Shelter Island Town permit Β· non-residents pay a daily fee at the lot
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« On leash early Β· No dogs daytime now
Yes if you're already on Shelter Island. Worth it for calm water and the quietest crowd on the East End.
Crescent Beach (Louis' Beach)
Shelter Island Β· Shelter Island
π« Permit: Shelter Island Town permit Β· non-residents pay a daily fee at the lot
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« On leash early Β· No dogs daytime now
Yes β the Shelter Island sunset spot, hands down. Worth the ferry if you're chasing one great beach day.
Beach parking
Which permits does your address qualify for?
Enter any East End street address. We resolve it to a village, town, county, and state, then return every beach parking permit that layers on top of each other β not just the innermost one. Most East End addresses qualify for two or more permits.
No car? Skip the permit.Most village beaches donβt gate the sand β they only gate the parking lot. If you arrive by Jitney, LIRR, bike, or on foot, you can walk straight onto the beach.