The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best beaches in hamptons"
Named by 4 of 71. Main Beach, East HamptonEast Hampton, United StatesRanked among the top ten beaches in America by Dr. Beach.Placed #6 on Dr. Beach's 2024 list, with Coopers Beach at #2.
Named by 4 of 72. Atlantic Avenue Beach, AmagansettAmagansett, United StatesAn ocean beach with a lifeguard, concessions and restrooms.Has a dune-top food stand and hosts a sand castle contest in August.
Named by 3 of 73. Kirk Park Beach, MontaukMontauk, United StatesAn ocean beach with Fort Pond across the street, near the Montauk Plaza restaurants.Works as a stop on a day trip to the Montauk Lighthouse Museum.
Named by 3 of 7
4. Georgica Beach
East Hampton, United States
An ocean beach off Lily Pond Lane with facilities but no food.
Walking west brings you to where Georgica Pond almost meets the ocean.
Named by 3 of 75. Napeague BeachNapeague, United StatesWide, sandy and undeveloped, next to a state park and bird conservation area.A little-known beach on Napeague Lane is dog friendly year-round.
Named by 2 of 76. Cooper’s Beach, SouthamptonSouthampton, United StatesOften lands on lists of the best beaches in the Hamptons and the country.A natural shallow area makes it good for swimming.
Named by 2 of 77. Ditch Plains, MontaukMontauk, United StatesThe most popular surfing beach, with strong waves.An ocean beach with a lifeguard, restrooms and concessions.
Named by 2 of 78. Egypt Beach, East HamptonEast Hampton, United StatesA quiet, undeveloped stretch of beach good for walks.No lifeguards or food, so not ideal for a full day.
Named by 2 of 79. Ponquogue Beach, Hampton BaysSouthampton, United StatesA popular day-at-the-beach spot with concessions, restrooms and a pier.Across the Ponquogue bridge from Hampton Bays, with plenty of dining nearby.
Named by 2 of 710. Two Mile Hollow BeachEast Hampton, United StatesLong known as a gay beach and now also a family beach with restrooms and a lifeguard.An ocean beach with a lifeguard and restrooms.
Named by 2 of 711. Louse Point, SpringsEast Hampton, United StatesA bay beach good for sunset strolls, with a round-trip walk under 2 miles.Faces Gerard Park at the end of Louse Point Road.
Named by 2 of 712. Sammy’s BeachEast Hampton, United StatesWalk from Sammy’s Beach to Cedar Island Lighthouse for sunsets over Gardiner’s Bay.The round trip is a full 4 miles.
Named by 2 of 713. Wiborg Beach, East HamptonEast Hampton, United StatesRight next to Egypt Beach and a short walk from downtown East Hampton.
14. Havens Beach, Sag HarborSag Harbor, United StatesA smaller public beach on Sag Harbor Bay with a playground and boating.
15. Lazy Point, NapeagueNapeague, United StatesOlder cottages line the shore, a quieter and less developed stretch.
16. Road D Beach, SouthamptonSouthampton, United StatesA free-parking beach on Meadow Lane that fills up quickly and has no showers or bathrooms.
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Named by 4 of 71. Main Beach, East HamptonRanked among the top ten beaches in America by Dr. Beach.Placed #6 on Dr. Beach's 2024 list, with Coopers Beach at #2.
Named by 4 of 72. Atlantic Avenue Beach, AmagansettAn ocean beach with a lifeguard, concessions and restrooms.Has a dune-top food stand and hosts a sand castle contest in August.
Named by 3 of 73. Kirk Park Beach, MontaukAn ocean beach with Fort Pond across the street, near the Montauk Plaza restaurants.Works as a stop on a day trip to the Montauk Lighthouse Museum.
