Southhampton, NY
$40 Parking Fee
Optimum Seasons: Summer
There is a $40 fee to park (most in Westhampton are $25 and under), a longer walk from the parking lot to the beach, and a longer drive from home as the Southhampton is further east than Westhampton, but if you are into people watching and a decent concession stand (serves fries, breakfast, and sandwiches), this is the place for you! I find the water the clearest of all the beaches I've been on the south shore. Depending on the time of the season you go, there may or may not be huge waves. We went towards the end of the summer and for some reason, there was a huge cliff by the shore so we were not able to sit in our beach chairs and watch our children at the same time. They were under our field of vision. The second time I went this was not the case, so I'm guessing this is just based on your luck!
Kill a few birds with one stone: Go into their town for dinner and some high end shopping.
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