BeachMapMain Beach
East Hampton’s flagship — a broad, well-kept ocean beach with a snack bar and lifeguards. The lot runs on resident permits with only a small daily allotment for everyone else, so it’s tough to park midday.
East Hampton, New York · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WhereEast Hampton, New York
- CostTicketed / paid
- ParkingResident permit; small paid nonresident allotment
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
Parking at Main Beach
Resident permit; small paid nonresident allotment. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Main Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
Check Main Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Tap Main Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.
Open Main Beach on the map →Main Beach — FAQ
- Is there parking at Main Beach?
- Resident permit; small paid nonresident allotment. BeachMap shows Main Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is Main Beach free?
- No — Main Beach is ticketed or paid (Resident permit; small paid nonresident allotment).
- What's at Main Beach?
- Main Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.