Not everyone that heads to the Hampton’s wants to go to the beach but it is one of the big attractions for many people that do visit. There are a large number of nice beaches and they span the length of the Hampton’s coastline.
This page lists the beaches, by named places (village or hamlet). I have also included the nearest access road. If you want directions to any beach, you can easily find them by going google maps. Simply enter the location (e.g. Amagansett) and the road and you should be able to find the beach access/parking lot by viewing the satellite view. From there, click on the “get directions” link and just enter your starting location.
The beaches are managed by the local municipalities and each has their own requirements, rules and amenities (or have none, including no bathrooms). Some have lifeguards during the summer season. All of the beaches require you to have some form of permission to use the beach (a “license,” a sticker for your car, etc.) and what is usually an associated parking area. Some beaches are more open than others. For instance at some beaches you can buy access for the day when you show up. At others you cannot even park at the only access point without a permit and the parking passes are only issued to local homeowners and their renters.
You should check the local municipal site to get more information. If you are renting a house, your landlord should be able to provide you with beach access information and may be able to give you a beach permit (some cannot, because of the local requirements).
Montauk
East Lake Beach, East Lake Drive
Essex Street Beach, Essex Street
Gin Beach, East Lake Drive
Kirk Park Beach, Main Street
Amagansett
Alberts Landing Beach, Alberts Landing Road
Atlantic Avenue Beach, Atlantic Avenue
Indian Wells Beach, Indian Wells Highway
East Hampton
Egypt Beach, Old Beach Lane
Georgica Beach, Lily Pond Lane
Louse Point Beach, Louse Point Road
Maidstone Park Beach, Flaggy Hole Road
Main Beach, Ocean Avenue
Two Mile Hollow Beach, Two Mile Hollow Road
Wainscott
Beach Lane Beach, Beach Lane
Sagaponack
Sagg Main Beach, Sagg Main Street
Bridgehampton
Mecox Beach, Job’s Lane
Cameron Beach, Dune Road
Watermill
Mecox Beach, Job’s Lane
Southampton
Cooper’s Beach, Cooper Neck Road
Cryder Beach, Cryder Lane
Flying Point Beach, Flying Point Road
Little Plains Beach, Little Plains Road
Sag Harbor
Elliston Beach, Big Fresh Pond
Havens Beach, Havens Lane
Long Beach, North Haven Way