By Amanda Duckstein, founder of Shadowbox Pilates:

A Local's Way to Beach

I usually go to Ponquogue Beach — it’s right by my house. It’s kind of funny because it looks exactly like Flying Point Beach, but Ponquogue’s just more convenient for me.

Both beaches have those big, open parking lots, no volleyball courts or anything distracting. Just that wide stretch of sand and sea, which is exactly what I want when I’m trying to relax.

Another Option

And then there’s Tiana’s Point, which is on the bay side, across from Tiana Beach. The water’s calmer over there, especially nice in the summer when you want something more peaceful.

That’s also where the sunset starts to shift as the season moves. Right now, it dips into the bay — but soon it’ll be back over the ocean. I like catching those small changes. It makes the same spots feel brand new.

Inside Tip 🪄

Day parking passes are available at some Southampton beaches.

Check with the Town of Southampton (+1 631-728-8585) to see if you can purchase a tag on site or if you need to download a new parking app before arrival.

Contacts

🌐 Ponquogue Beach

🌐 Flying Point Beach

🌐 Tiana Beach (mapped below)

About Amanda

After teaching Pilates for 15 years, Amanda created Shadowbox Pilates to return to Joseph Pilates' original vision of control, precision, and core-focused movement. 

Her Southampton studio features specialized wooden reformers with towers and jump boards, while her popular Shadowbox in the Wild series brings classes to iconic locations like Gurney's oceanfront deck and Wölffer Wine Stand.

Amanda Duckstein lives and enjoys life on the East End after many years in New York City. 

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