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Main Beach (NY 11937)
4.6★ · 46 Google ratings · East Hampton, New York
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
90 ft away · paid
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
72°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.3 miles of shoreline
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Map of Main Beach (NY 11937)
1
1Parking210 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for winter sunrises
January mornings offer particularly striking sunrise views according to repeat visitors.
Expect a wide, sandy beach
The beach features soft sand and considerable width, offering ample space to spread out comfortably.
Visit off-peak for solitude
The beach stays relatively uncrowded even during summer season, making it ideal for those seeking a quieter experience.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Plan parking strategically
Official parking costs $50, but free shuttles run from the YMCA and the ride circuit app offers free.
Bring your own supplies
While the beach has a snack bar and showers, reviewers recommend bringing everything you might need.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · rain
Water
72°F
Waves
2.5 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:27 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:32 AM.
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📍 East Hampton, NY 11937, United States
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Main Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Main Beach?
525 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Main Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
