This is one of the most beautiful State Parks in the system. It's great in all seasons, and a good…read moreplace for birders and paddlers.

Opened to the public in 1920 and made a National Natural Landmark in 1980. Orient Beach State Park…read moreis just a beautiful example of a natural beach environment. Orient beach offers a gorgeous environment for passive recreation as well as a paradise for beach goers. There is a 2.1 mile bike path along the park road which stretches along the section of the park called long beach. This road is also the entrance and exit to the park which is situated at the end of this stretch of road. Being part of the bike path it provides for an incredible walk with views of Gardiner's bay on one side and marsh lands on the other. There are many species of Birds and other wildlife life within the park and an amazing and unusual red cedar forest which encompasses the picnic area. Hobbies here include swimming , paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and a playground for the kiddies . Facilities here are very nice and clean, including a bath room and showers for when you get off the beach. Truly an incredible place to visit at least once in your life, its natural beauty is impressive.

Nice public beach. Parking available at very end…read more Looks great to watch a sunset. Rocky bottom so don't forget your water shoes if you are there for a swim. Food, snacks and drinks available across the street.

Most of the parking is by permit, but there are a few spots for public down near the end. You can…read moreactually go to town hall and get a day pass for $25, but free is better! There are some rocks near and in the water so bring water shoes. You don't have to worry about waves as this is the sound, except for speed boats passing by. No lifeguard and there is a restaurant nearby but was closed when we were there.

Loved this beach! Dog friendly beach, no frills or amenities but clean and peaceful. All dog owners…read morewere respectful and had their animals close by and contained. We had a nice time and Noodle enjoyed her 1st beach day. Parking can be a little rough at certain entry points but overall good experience.

This beach is bare-bones in that there is no restroom or amenities. However, it is lovely and has…read morefree parking with no permit required! While the lot is small, anyone can park here first come first served. No need to have a resident's beach pass or pay by the day. It is comparable in terms of appearance, surf, and sand to Cooper's Beach just down the road. The parking area backs up to the bay and had gorgeous views at sunset. Try coming here in the evening not to sun yourself but to watch the birds and glowing sunset! By then it is much easier to park, too...

Pretty nice beach that accepts nonresidents of The Hamptons! It's $30/parking per day so try to…read morecome early in the day to get your money's worth. They do have rinse of stations and the bathroom is nice compared to some of the other beach bathrooms around town.

Love this beach so much all year round, except when the biting flies are out and about lol…read more Must have a resident sticker till 9pm during beach season or pay $25 bucks for the day to park. If you don't, you'll be ticketed over and over again by the bay constable until you move your car, unlike other places in the city where you can remain parked once you get a ticket. So be warned! One really annoying thing is that people bring their dogs during off hours and some will bury their dogs waste in the sand instead of picking it up... If you're gonna own a dog... Own all of it, people!!! Still this beach has some awesome sand and great views of the ocean, amazing sunsets and equally beautiful full moon and stars view at night too! Multiple parking areas but one central area with spaces for bikes and electric cars and life guards and a hot and cold food shack with shower and bathroom facilities that was all rebuilt last year and looks beautiful.

Idyllic and quiet place to relax by the water by yourself or with your friends and family. Today,…read morewas a beautiful day and I saw someone paddle boarding. Clean beach and nice and out of the way.

the park playground gym is terribly rusted and very unsafe for children !The steps are almost…read morerusted through.

I really like this beach. It's cool for kids, has bathrooms, outdoor shower, and changing rooms…read more Plenty of parking, lifeguards, and even a food truck. The tide goes out really far, and leaves plenty of things to explore such as tide pools, and long sand bars that go out again very far. It does cost money to get in, but I think it's free after like 6pm. Only thing I wasn't a fan of is the swimming area. There are big patches of grasses growing right where you'd swim during high tide, and it makes the swimming area very small, and a few big rocks that should be moved and are dangerous. Very clean beach. Haven't seen really any trash or plastic. There are crabs to catch, and shells to find. They even let us drop off for free. It is considered one of the best beaches in Ct.

4 stars, nice (for ct!)…read more thats the way it is these days, when you summer in RI, you expect certain things, harvey beach is very different than what i typically experience. the flats! this is one of the neatest part of the beach, low tide you can walk out into the bay real far out, its surreal! high tide has a lot of grassy areas, again, kinda weird to me for a beach, but its still nice sand and clean water. there is also a lobster truck in the lot and bathrooms too. 15$ to park, which stung, but way better than say 16$! cost of doing business, this is a public beach, so if you can walk, save the moneys. sandy (danny?)

Ha. So the Bathing Corp is a private club on the ocean at the South end of Lake Agawam in…read moreSouthampton Village. They have beach access, lockers, food, a saltwater pool, and all the other things that you'd imagine. Getting a membership, I understand, is very difficult. This place is definitely a society spot, and they like to keep it that way. I've been inside a few times, but not since I was a little kid (my mom spoke of being shunned there for breast feeding, which she felt was tantamount to a human rights violation). I guess it's alright, although I never saw the point of having a salt water pool in the first place, and everything inside is designed to make you sure you're in the most exclusive of resort towns. I gave it three stars, but whatever - I don't think I'll ever go inside there again. Not my scene. Not a healthy one.

Old school private club. Food's not so good, but the views over the ocean and Lake Agawam can't be…read morebeat.

The surfer's beach, the locals beach, the HBHS beach - call it what you will, Road K has long been…read morea nice respite for those who prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of Ponquogue. Located just down Dune Rd. from Ponquogue, this beach is far quieter than it's nearby brother. You'll always find the local surf talent here, along with HB residents looking for a quiet afternoon. As much as I love Ponquogue, this beach also holds a special place in my heart, after years of fun summer days spent on its peaceful sands. Most tourists are unaware of this beach's existence, and never drive past Ponquogue, although it's certainly gotten more visitors as the years go by.