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
Westhampton Beach Β· 3 places
Pikes Beach
Westhampton Beach Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Southampton Town sticker or Passport-app day pass
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Worth it if you're already out west β quiet ocean sand and almost no crowds.
Rogers Beach
Westhampton Beach Β· Southampton
π Permit: Westhampton Beach Village permit Β· $495 non-resident seasonal sold at the gate
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes - the villageβs flagship beach and the friendliest full-service sand west of the canal.
Lashley Beach
Westhampton Beach Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Westhampton Beach Village permit
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes - same sand as Rogers with half the crowd; bring your own lunch.
Hampton Bays Β· 3 places
Ponquogue Beach
Hampton Bays Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Southampton Town sticker Β· Passport day-pass (MonβFri)
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes β the best value beach on the South Fork, with easier parking and a real snack bar. Worth the extra drive.
Tiana Beach
Hampton Bays Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Southampton Town sticker Β· Passport day-pass (MonβFri)
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes β roomy, full facilities, and an easy day-pass beach out west.
Meschutt Beach County Park
Hampton Bays Β· Southampton
π Permit: Suffolk County day fee Β· $10 resident / $20 non-resident, Green Key discount
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes - calm water, cheap day fee, and a beach bar; the family-friendly bay answer to Dune Road.
Southampton Β· 2 places
Coopers Beach
Southampton Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Southampton Village permit Β· or daily parking fee at the lot
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes β the easy answer if you're new and want a real Hamptons beach day. Lifeguards, parking, the wide stretch.
Old Town Beach
Southampton Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Southampton Village permit Β· no lifeguards, no daily lot
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes, for village-permit holders avoiding the Coopers crowds; day-trippers should go to Coopers.
Bridgehampton Β· 2 places
W. Scott Cameron Beach
Bridgehampton Β· Southampton
π Permit: Southampton Town resident sticker Β· residents only (no day pass)
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes β wide, calm, and quieter than Mecox, but parking is residents-only with no day pass.
Mecox Beach
Bridgehampton Β· Southampton
π« Permit: Southampton Town sticker Β· Passport day-pass (MonβFri)
Dog rules (AM / Day)π« No dogs now
Yes β the cut is a scene, and the MonβFri day pass means non-residents can actually get in.
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.