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Old Jun 22nd, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Hamptons Questions

Going to Hamptons for 4th of July week.
Have never been and don't know much about it. Just a few questions...
1) Should we bring our bikes?
2) Can you drink alcoholic beverages on the
beach?
3) Can you make a fire on the beach?
Thanks for your help!
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Old Jun 22nd, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Which area of the Hamptons, which is like 60 miles long from West to Montauk? Without knowing ...

1. Maybe
2. Put it in a non-glass cup
3. Depends

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Old Jun 22nd, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Forgot to mention, your biggest worry may be parking. Most beaches allow parking by permit only, and permits are incredibly expensive for non-residents.
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Old Jun 22nd, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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The hotel or motel you're staying in should be able to give you a temporary permit for the town they are in. You can also go to one of the parks - Hither Hills or Montauk Lighthouse. Otherwise most of the beach is either private property (of the VERY wealthy) or for town residents only. You can't simply walk on anyone's beach - although you can swim through the water outside the beach.

One other point. don;t forget this is the north Atlantic - and the water can be VERY rough with riptides. Unless there is a lifequard - or you're an excellent (think Olympic) swimmer - be very careful how far into the water you go.

I'm not aware of anywhere on the beach where fires are encouraged.
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Old Jun 22nd, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Staying at either Hermitage in Amagansett or Ocean Beach in Montauk so parking shouldn't be an issue.
Traveling with 2 kids, 4 and 7, so won't be out in the ocean very far....just far enough to get a little wav to boogie board.
We are used to the Atlantic...live in Jersey.
Any thoughts on these two motels?
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