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South Edison Street Beach

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Yes - the walk-to beach if you are staying in downtown Montauk; everything else is a drive.

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East Hampton

South Edison Street Beach

Montauk

Budget

$

Lifeguards

9am-5pm Memorial Day-Labor Day

Restrooms

No

Food

No

Best at midday (S-facing)

Live cam

No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (0.5 miles)

Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Open-ocean surf - rip currents common; swim near the lifeguards.

Best conditions

The downtown Montauk beach - walk from the plaza, restaurants and restrooms a block away in town.

Accessibility

No accessibility features listed.

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Limited dog access

Parking

Permit needed: East Hampton Town resident permit

Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?

Open parking checker

Goes straight to a human. Not a public comment.