Love this ambiance of this beach but important things to note!!!:…read more- very rocky. if you're out surfing beware of the rocky ground under the water. - no nearby parking unless you have a town permit. had to park about a 15 minute walk away.

Beautiful beach. There weren't very many people so it felt private. We didn't have an issue with…read moreparking and went after we ate lunch so we didn't need food. I can appreciate the views here. It was gorgeous and the sand felt so good on our feet. Didn't go in the water but got to walk along the beach. Tried checking in but the service wasn't so great. Will definitely come back.

Some of the best beaches on Long Island. The atmosphere, the people, and the water here is like no…read moreother place on the island.

I love taking a ride out to Montauk! Except for the traffic…read moreit's always enjoyable .We mainly go for the day , enjoy the beach and get a bite to eat . The area we go to is along the hotel strip . If you are staying at one of the hotels there you will have easy access to the beach otherwise you'll have to find a parking spot and walk on . Use the entrance ways along S. Emerson Ave , there are several of them . The beach is lovely but there is a downside , the beach itself is very narrow so when it begins to get crowded you are pretty much shoulder to shoulder with other beach goers . You will also find the sand to be grainy with lots of broken shells. Also, there are no public bathrooms as the strip is mainly for the hotel guests. Even still the ocean is relaxing and beautiful !

Labor Day Weekend 2021 - Everything is open!…read more I came on a whim of intuition, with tent in tow, that my 3.5 he drive from the city might, just might result in a walk-up campsite for one or two nights. At first I was turned away because I was too late- all the available sites had been given away before 3pm. However, I stayed curious and asked some extra questions about how the walk-up system worked in the event I would try again the next day. To my luck, the park attendant said to come back in a couple hours because I might get lucky with some later call backs... and 4:30pm lucky I got!!! I did have a backup plan- that I would head to Wildwood on North Fork which had plenty of availability if I couldn't get a spot at Hither Hills. Everything was open- even the kitchen making egg sandwiches and salads in the General Store. Lifeguards on the beach. Beach stand selling alcohol. Showers and restrooms all open, and very clean. I stayed in the A section of the campground, which has the most sand on the lots, and backs up to the dunes, which was exactly what I wanted/needed. The campsites don't have electric, but there is a water spout in the middle of some sections. The bathrooms are never too far and the showers are clean. There are some electrical outlets in the bathroom for things like hair dryer and electric razor, or for me, charging a battery pack while I shower, brush my teeth, and do my hair. The beach on this weekend was pristine and perfect. Despite hurricane Ira moving through only days earlier, after the storm, the beach at Hither Hills had barely any debris or carnage and just smooth waves and perfect weather for a long holiday weekend. I didn't bother bringing a cooler or camp stove because I was just one person and there are plenty of restaurants and bars and cafes around to visit by car during the day- and that's part of the fun for me (and every yelper?!?)- exploring local food options! I also really enjoyed visiting the East Hampton library to pick up some free books, get WiFi connected, and recharge phone battery during the day. You definitely won't find a cheaper stay in the Hamptons or Montauk unless you're invited to someone's beach house!!

Genie helped us check in and was INCREDIBLE. She was so kind and friendly and helped us get…read moresituated once we arrived. We were new to the campground and she helped us with how to set up our fire as well. She really made our whole experience 100x better. Thank you Genie!! -J12

Did not know this was the inspiration for Stranger Things! The tower definitely gave Hawkins Lab…read morevibes. It was creepy driving through here with no one around. Did I lock the doors and roll the windows up? Yes. There's a cul-de-sac right below the tower with these "fake structures" that apparently were used to disguise the buildings during WWII. There were info plaques but I was too scared to get out lol. After googling quickly it says The "Town": The buildings included a gymnasium (disguised as church), commissary, barracks, exchange store, and residential homes. They were all boarded up with signs to stay out and falling objects, yikes! No thank you!

Camp Hero State Park offers spectacular views of both the Montauk Lighthouse and the Atlantic…read moreOcean. Tip: While this place is an interesting destination, it's dangerous enough that you should probably think twice before bringing young children along for a visit. The day we visited was clear and lovely, but we unfortunately couldn't stay long because our footgear wasn't appropriate for hiking around inside the park. I look forward to returning with more appropriate shoes. Note that some of the cliffs here are both high and steep, so you should mind the signs which warn people to avoid getting to close to the cliff edges.

Came here for a walk. Beautiful views and blufs! Great place to view the beach from the cliffs…read more Definitely coming back here. Came with my dog and he loved the views too

Hidden gem of a state park! WW2 bunkers, steep cliffs overlooking the ocean, and a nice walking…read morepath. 10/10

Stopped by on the way to Montauk. Most of the outlets to the beach were closed off since it was…read morepre-season March. Found one at the end which led to a Long clean sandy beach on the other side of a small hill. Very clean camping space (minus the deer poop).

Nice campground by the ocean. Mainly kids and grandparents and some older, quiet adults. Bathrooms…read morewere cleaned regularly. The general store to get small items, an egg sandwich in the morning or just to grab a water is not open anymore so you either need to bring everything you need or drive.

This place is cool during the day, but to really appreciate it, try and get a glimpse of it at…read morenight. You need a permit to be there at night (you can buy one online from the NY state parks website) but once your there and see the lights intensity over the deep black ocean and sky you get a real feel for just how important this was, and still is in aiding navigation on a dark night.

I'd read about Montauk Point State Park, and I set out to visit when I found myself in the…read moreneighborhood.   It's a state park that's got some interesting history behind it, and some really good views.  So why am I rating it only 3 stars?  The parking and entrance fees are ridiculous! Tip: It costs $8 to park a single vehicle, and they charge $11 per person for the "privilege" of walking in the general vicinity of the lighthouse.

Beautiful beach and quiet. It is clean and pretty…read more This beach requires a town permit to park unless they are doing daily pay to park passes, which have not always been offered due to COVID or on weekends. Lots of room in this parking lot as long as you have permission. The restrooms are clean and just fine. The concession stand has not been open when I have come here, but at least there is a comfort station that is always open!

Atlantic Avenue beach is located on the Southern end of its namesake street and features restrooms,…read morelife guards and even a pretty decent concessions stand. For families visiting the beaches in Amagansett, I'd say it's preferable to Indian Mills which attracts a younger, more party-minded set. And for the twenty and thirty somethings, be aware that there's a disproportionate number of children under 10 years old roaming this beach, peeing in the ocean and generally underfoot. Parking is permit-only during the weekend, though on weekdays non-permit holders can pay a fee. The food stand offers an array of beach foods like fried clams, lobster rolls and chicken tenders in addition to the healthier chicken caesar wraps and salads. Our local host at a nearby hotel recommended the Beach Burger and I was definitely not disappointed - it's almost Shake Shack worthy! The sodas are also notably humongous - though with the summer sun beating down it's definitely not a gamble to super size to a large. Surfs up!

This was a highlight of our bougie Bachelorette party in Montauk! We rented our own private…read morecatamaran for six people for three hours. It was about $700+ after fees, tip, etc, and it was totally worth it. Our captain, Mason, was super cool. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and we felt comfortable being really annoying and weird in front of him. The sail itself was just a short ride in the bay, where we anchored close to a beach. We loved dancing on the boat, trying out the SUP board (included), basically chugging our BYOB drinks (no hard liquor allowed on board), taking pics lounging in the net, gawking at the yachts, and pretending the pool noodles were seahorses that we were riding. Bachelorette stuff! I think we had the Mon Mini boat, probably the smallest option. Included: one SUP board, bluetooth speaker, cooler, two pool noodles, the captain.

I booked the 26' catamaran for a Friday sunset cruise from 5-7pm. The catamaran was larger than I…read moreexpected. Also, the bean bag chairs were very comfortable compared to other boats. They provided two Yeti coolers and a Bluetooth speaker for music which was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped take pictures for our group and the sailing was very smooth. I would definitely book again, probably earlier in the summer for the 3 hour cruise to be able to do the paddleboarding.

My friend, a yoga goddess, called this place magical. Maidstone Beach is an out of the way bay…read morebeach with its own little cove, secret nooks and crannies, a very long jetty that kids love to climb. There is something perfect about Maidstone, so visually sweet and grand at the same time. I love to take pictures there. During the summer season, you will find it crowded with tourists that have been coming out with their families since their families brought them as children. If they didn't park their SUVs on the beach, we wouldn't hate them so. Why magical? Let me count the ways... There's the perfect swimming conditions for small children because the water is calm, yet the boulders of the extremely long jetty are perfect for the active kids. A local fisherman's utopia, where flounder and snapper abound. A favorite spot for kayaking, boating or stand-up-paddleboarding, it even has a covered pavilion where you can have a bonefide party (reserve with the town first!). It has lots of picnic tables, barbecues and seating with a restroom near by, plus a view of the bay down one of the sandy paths. It's white and loamy, with lots of dunes. Be careful though with dogs in the dunes because the deer bring with them ticks, so check them often. The serene waters are filled with lots of crayfish for kids to keep occupied. If you have a dog, like I do, they love to cool down in the Maidstone tranquil waters. That's where I got my cockapoo to swim the first time, now I can't get her out. It's also a fantastic place to jog, as it is surrounded by an exactly one mile road that loops. But most of all, it's the summer sunsets. My son and I run there around 7 pm every day after dinner to catch the golden blasts that echo on the water's surface. It's a visual masterpiece, but you need to be nearer to the jetty to get the full effect. By then, we're usually the only two on the beach and we both realize just how lucky we are to be so close to heaven.

Favorite beach in East Hampton. So many different scenarios to pick from, this place is like being…read moreon an Caribbean island..