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Beach · East Hampton, New York
Main Beach
East Hampton beach on the Atlantic: pale sand and dunes, with lifeguards and a snack bar in summer, a few minutes from the village center.
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About Main Beach
Main Beach is at the end of Ocean Avenue, about 1.5 km from downtown East Hampton. It is the village’s best-known beach and often appears on lists of the country’s top beaches.
The sand is wide and pale, with low dunes and shingled summer houses along the shore. The beach pavilion has restrooms, showers and a snack bar, and there are lifeguards in season. The sea is open and can have strong waves.
In summer, parking is largely reserved for holders of town permits, with limited or paid daily spots for visitors on some days. Off season the beach is good for long walks.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day at the beach.
Best time
In August and September, when the water is warmer. On summer weekends arrive early or go by bicycle.
How to get there
It’s at the end of Ocean Avenue, about 1.5 km from downtown East Hampton. Parking in summer requires permits; check before you go.
Tip
Walk or bike along Ocean Avenue, with its old houses, to avoid parking trouble.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Main Beach
Can you park at Main Beach, East Hampton?
In summer, most spaces require a town permit, and visitor spots are limited. Check the rules before you go.
Does Main Beach have facilities?
It has a pavilion with restrooms, showers and a snack bar, and lifeguards in season.
Where is Main Beach?
At the end of Ocean Avenue, about 1.5 km from downtown East Hampton.