Hampton Main Beach
East Hampton, NY 11937
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Editorial Review for Hampton Main Beach – by Raven Snook
In Short
The words "East Hampton" inevitably evoke images of Spielberg and Basinger lounging under oversized umbrellas. But forget the list of famous names and realize why they flock to this haven: It's gorgeous. The beaches, of which the most well-known is Main Beach, are long, golden and clean, the sandbanks are piled high and the waves are some of the best in New York.
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Insider Tips
ParkingWeekday parking is $20; an East Hampton parking permit is required for weekend and holiday parking. Season passes are $275 and available at the Village Hall (631) 324-4150.
The ExtrasFor more ideas in the Hamptons.
Know Before You GoLifeguards are on duty from 10am to 5pm daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
User Reviews for Hampton Main Beach
07/23/2007 Posted by pragmatic
We've had a place in East Hampton for 50 years and I love the beaches, but not Main Beach. Once a calm and lovely spot, it is now an overpriced, overcrowded venue for daytrippers and pushy parvenus. If you don't want to pay for parking and are looking for a better spot, hop on a bicycle and visit Georgica Beach about a mile south of Main or peddle to any one of the accesses to beaches north of Main all the way to Montauk. Any of these are nicer and offer a quiet,beautiful experience. The drawbacks, I would call it an advantage, no bath house or snack stands. Even more tranquility and better views are on the bay side. I laugh at the reviewers who said they didn't see waves. Yes, it's calm sometimes, but not that often. Don't tell me about Long Beach, the area lacks greenery and it's crowded. New Jersey? Even more crowded and dried out and they make you buy and wear a metal tag to go on the sand. Nowhere else in the U.S. does this. I've been to beaches in Hawaii, the Costa Brava, Maine and Florida and the East Hampton beachfront (minus Main Beach) is a pretty good match. Just avoid the people- there are plenty of sparsely occupied places.
Pros: Great area for natural beauty, greenery as well as sand. Close to nice beaches
Cons: Main Beach ,crowded, overpriced,
08/10/2005 Posted by novthoniel
Overall, East Hampton offers not only beautiful beaches, but a beautiful town as well. The village has managed to keep its historical charm, from the colonial buildings to the peaceful beaches. Some may argue that the Hamptons aren't worth the drive, money, or don't live up to their hype. These people are mistaken. Yes, there may be other beaches all along Long Island, but none compare to those of the Hamptons, especially Main Beach. Main may be expensive to get into, but it is for a reason. Not only is it gorgeous and clean, but is significantly less crowded than other Long Island beaches. Main also provides extremely clean bathroom facilities, lockers, and plentiful parking. The rich and famous spend time in the Hamptons, and for a reason. The beaches are not only beautiful, but manage to keep the charm of a time now passed.
Pros: good parking, well kept facilities
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