Beaches in East Hampton and The Springs

This beach faces the Northwest Harbor and is a great place to launch your boat. Located within Cedar Point Park, 607 acres with commanding views of Gardiner's Bay, offering individual and organized group camping areas. Picnic areas, boat rentals, nature trails, vehicular access to the outer beach (with permit only), licensed hunting for waterfowl (in season), surfcasting for bass and bluefish. A great spot for canoes and kayaks. If you don’t want to pay for access to the Suffolk County Park you can park your car at the end of Alewife Brook Road and launch your kayak from there to explore Cedar Point or Alewife Pond.

Settled in 1651, Cedar Point was once a busy port for shipping farm goods, fish, and timber from Sag Harbor. The historic Cedar Point Lighthouse stood on an island 200 yards from shore when it was built in 1860. Its beacon served to guide whaling ships in and out of Sag Harbor during its heyday as a major port. The hurricane of 1938 transformed the shoreline, shifting sands to create a narrow walkable strip that now connects the lighthouse with the mainland.

One of the most popular beaches in the Hamptons, this public beach is a favorite for both the celebrity set and the celebrity seekers. Main Beach has been called one of the 10 best beaches in the country and sixth among the 650 public beaches nationwide in the 2006 edition of “America’s Best Beaches”. 

Perfect for swimming and sunbathing, this undeveloped beach offers a quiet stretch of sand along the Atlantic.

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An East Hampton Village Beach, this gorgeous, more private beach is located near the Georgica Pond, non-residents can park in town and walk or take a nice bike ride to enjoy this very quiet,
beautiful beach. You might even spot a whale or two.

Mile Hill Rd. is the extension of Old Northwest Rd and it leads straight to Northwest Harbor.  With the western view, the sunsets here are beautiful. The beach is narrow and both sandy and rocky in some areas. Taking a stroll down this narrow strip of beach, you will pass beautiful old and new large homes and if you are lucky, you'll find some sea glass.

A popular spot for windsurfers, this beach is great for hiking and taking a quick swim. Take the walk all the way out to the point between Napeague Harbor and the bay — it's worth it! Also, the bay side is the best for collecting sea shells.

You can get to the Walking Dunes on the east side of Napeague Harbor. A great short hike among sand dunes and scrub pine trees. 

Located west of Sammy's Beach, this bay beach has wide open views of Gardiner's Bay.

Located at the mouth of Three Mile Harbor and across the harbor from Maidstone Beach, this 116-acre nature preserve is a short walk from the parking lot at the end of Sammy’s Beach Road. Favorite fishing spot for Blue Fish.

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Dolphin pods have been known to pass by this narrow but beautiful beach, and even the occasional whale. With its silky smooth sand, it's popular with families and for a competitive game of beach volleyball. It’s also regarded as the most gay-friendly beach in the Hamptons.

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Small but popular beach, especially with the surfing crowd.

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Small but popular beach, especially with the surfing crowd.

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This 1.5 mile winding rural road lined with seaside homes and views of ospry nests, clammers and seagulls ends in a small but quaint beach. A visit here will make you feel like a full-time resident. Located directly across from Louse Point, based on the tide, you'll catch a glimpse of smaller boats passing just 50 ft offshore, kayakers and surf casters hoping for a striper or two. Great place to take your dog for a quick stroll and swim or have your morning coffee. With very limited and restricted parking, most bike or run here. If you have a sticker and can park, bring your bike for the 3 mile down and back ride on one of the most beautiful stretches of roads in the Hamptons. 

Part of a 15-acre nature preserve, Louse Point forms the eastern edge of the entrance to Accabonac Harbor and is a favorite of local residents. This small, unique beach offers many activities, including kayaking (you can rent right at the beach during the season), clamming the shallow tidal waters, swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Located directly across from Gerard Drive, during high tide, you can watch a few boats pass through. Be careful of the currents at certain times of the day if you venture off too far from the shore.

Located in East Hampton, Maidstone Beach is a hidden beach spanning 400 feet along Gardiner’s Bay. The shallow and usually calm water makes for a perfect spot for kids while adults will enjoy the fishing. Others will enjoy laying on the quiet sands, relaxing and taking in the sun or gorgeous sunsets. This is the perfect spot for a bonfire or picnic during the day (make sure you read up on the town's policy for fires on the beach). On the west end, you can watch the boats go in and out of Three Mile Harbor, enjoy the large shaded picnic area and enjoy the views of Orient Point across Gardiner’s Bay. Restrooms are located on this end. On the eastern end of the stretch, as you enter the beach, is the baseball field and play area.