Sunrise
East-facing viewpoints for first light — Montauk Point, the Amagansett ocean beaches, Napeague and Hither Hills.
Public viewpoints & beaches
Beach · ↘SE
Indian Wells Beach
Amagansett
Parking: East Hampton Town resident permit only
Wide, quiet stretch of Amagansett ocean beach facing southeast into the sunrise. Volleyball, restrooms and a concession; lifeguards 9-5 in season only.
Source: Town of East Hampton Parks Department — Indian Wells Beach
Public viewpoint · →E
Napeague / Lazy Point
Amagansett
Parking: Town of East Hampton parking permit required
East-facing town landing on Napeague Harbor, with a boat launching ramp. No lifeguards and swimming is prohibited — this one is for looking, not going in.
Source: Town of East Hampton Parks Department — Lazy Point
Beach · ↘SE
Atlantic Avenue Beach
Amagansett
Parking: East Hampton Town permit, or $50 daily paid parking weekdays only (no weekends or holidays)
Amagansett's main village beach. Open ocean horizon for uninterrupted sunrise; restrooms and a concession, lifeguards 9-5 in season only.
Source: Town of East Hampton Parks Department — Atlantic Avenue Beach