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Main Beach

Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY
631 324 4150
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Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in East Hampton
Type: Beaches
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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

This isn't a Florida beach, but it is still beautiful and worth the trip. The sand is soft and the setting is great. Parking is expensive, $25.00, if you don't have a pass, and the food and drinks are only OK. But the beach is beautiful and worth the trip. Have fun!

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

One of a few that has amenities, like food and drink. they keep this beach super clean too. lots of sand. it doesnt seem affected by beach erosion which is nice.

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The World
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Had a nice walk here, watching and photographing the stunning surf on a beautiful day. The wind nearly blew us away, but the blue sky more than made up for it.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013 via mobile

This is a wonderful beach, with great facilities, adequate lifeguard stations, and decent food. However, there is one problem, ..parking! So get there early, or avoid it altogether, and go to another beach to the East or West. After all, it's all the same ocean. I like Indian Wells in East Hampton, and Ponquogue in Southampton, but in reality they're... More

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East Hampton, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

If you are looking for a beautiful beach, with white sand, family friendly, trained lifeguards, clean restrooms and a snack bar, you need to visit Main Beach in East Hampton. This beach does not allow dogs (which is true of most beaches in EH) and does not permit alcoholic beverages. Therefore, the party people find other beaches to suit their... More

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here and there
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

Not too crowded during the week.. water is clean until August. Beach is well maintained and we don't get alot of loud party people.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

the most natural beach in the country. Bathrooms and snack bar draw more families so if that is not what you want, try another beach. But Main Beach is quintessential East Hampton.

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

We discovered Montauk Beach this summer. It took a longer time to drive to it but what a beach! It is nicely kept, desite the number of people. The beach itself isn't too wide but the WAVES...they are fantastic! Big waves to play in..be aware that you might lose yor swim suit in the waves as it gets rough at... More

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hollywood, florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

A beautiful beach with full services: locker, cafe, parking lot, rest rooms etc. Can't beat it for its beauty

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Woodbury, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

The beach is beautiful!!!! Because it is "off" season there were no crowds and you didn't have to pay for parking. The perfect time for a romantic picinic!

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