The 10 Best Beaches in the Hamptons

BEACHES IN
THE HAMPTONS

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Whether you're looking for a tranquil escape, a place to be seen, or simply a patch of sand to lay your towel down, we found the best Hamptons beach for you.

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SUE/FLICKR

BEST BEACH TO SEE & BE SEEN Location: Amagansett Parking: $50 per day on weekdays Why We Recommend It: accessibility (you can walk from the train), restrooms [{ "selector": ".mesda-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-232px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".difrl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".naljp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

J-NO/FLICKR

BEST BEACH FOR FAMILIES Location: Bridgehampton Parking: $25 per car per day Why We Recommend It: bathrooms, showers, snack stand, souvenirs, lifeguard [{ "selector": ".xwsbi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-246px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".rxakk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".brjjq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

JOHN PEABODY

BEST BEACH SURFING Location: Montauk Parking: free (but you'll have to find a spot on the side of the road) Why We Recommend It: cool vibes, great restaurants [{ "selector": ".efiqb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-244px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".flxee-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mbmfq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

MICHAEL MCDONOUGH/FLICKR

BEST FOR THAT QUINTESSENTIAL HAMPTONS FEEL Location: East Hampton Parking: $50 per day Why We Recommend It: bathroom facilities, snack bar, shaded areas [{ "selector": ".cftis-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".sudxs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 383px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".dwgjf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kudqw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

RALPHPUGLIESEJR

BEST FOR PARTYING Location: Water Mill Parking: $40 per day Why We Recommend It: clean facilities, welcoming atmosphere [{ "selector": ".denti-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-232px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".lpqsp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mecpm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

@COOPERSBEACH

BEST OVERALL Location: Southampton Parking: $50 per day Why We Recommend It: concession stands, well-kept bathrooms with freshwater showers, & umbrella rentals [{ "selector": ".rdkei-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".rsnnr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 383px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ktuwi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".pjbwu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

RALPHPUGLIESEJR

BEST FOR HIKING Location: Montauk Parking: $10 per day Why We Recommend It: picnic tables, playground, nature trail, trailer sites [{ "selector": ".djqbi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-232px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".mclum-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jxtrb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

JOANNA MCCARTHY/GETTY IMAGES

BEST FOR DOG LOVERS Location: Sagaponack Parking: By permit only Why We Recommend It: dog friendly, uncrowded [{ "selector": ".zqljd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".jbzzq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 383px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".frcoc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".dnnwf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

ANDREW HOLBROOKE/GETTY IMAGES

BEST FOR ESCAPING THE CROWDS Location: East Hampton Parking: Town permit required Why We Recommend It: tranquil escape, beautiful sands [{ "selector": ".dfxqt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-232px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".eauqp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".osbir-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

MICHAEL ROBERTO/GETTY IMAGES

BEST FOR ADVENTURE Location: Montauk Parking: $8 per car per day Why We Recommend It: Great surfing, beautiful sands [{ "selector": ".ulwgm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-232px)", "opacity": "93%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "93%"} ] }, { "selector": ".nslkx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".aamfb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

BEACHES IN
THE HAMPTONS

the 10 best

Whether you're looking for a tranquil escape, a place to be seen, or simply a patch of sand to lay your towel down, we found the best Hamptons beach for you.

SUE/FLICKR

1

ATLANTIC AVENUE BEACH

J-NO/FLICKR

2

MECOX BEACH

JOHN PEABODY

3

DITCH PLAINS

MICHAEL MCDONOUGH/FLICKR

MAIN BEACH

4

RALPHPUGLIESEJR

5

FLYING POINT BEACH

@COOPERSBEACH

COOPER'S BEACH

6

RALPHPUGLIESEJR

7

HITHER HILLS STATE PARK

JOANNA MCCARTHY/GETTY IMAGES

GIBSON LANE BEACH

8

ANDREW HOLBROOKE/GETTY IMAGES

9

LOUSE POINT BEACH

MICHAEL ROBERTO/GETTY IMAGES

10

CAMP HERO BEACH

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BEACHES INTHE HAMPTONS

the 10 best

Whether you're looking for a tranquil escape, a place to be seen, or simply a patch of sand to lay your towel down, we found the best Hamptons beach for you.

SUE/FLICKR

1

ATLANTIC AVENUE BEACH

J-NO/FLICKR

2

MECOX BEACH

JOHN PEABODY

3

DITCH PLAINS

MICHAEL MCDONOUGH/FLICKR

MAIN BEACH

4

RALPHPUGLIESEJR

5

FLYING POINT BEACH

@COOPERSBEACH

COOPER'S BEACH

6

RALPHPUGLIESEJR

7

HITHER HILLS STATE PARK

JOANNA MCCARTHY/GETTY IMAGES

GIBSON LANE BEACH

8

ANDREW HOLBROOKE/GETTY IMAGES

9

LOUSE POINT BEACH

MICHAEL ROBERTO/GETTY IMAGES

10

CAMP HERO BEACH

for more travel ideas visit

PureWow Travel

BEACHES IN
THE HAMPTONS