Sagg Main: The Go-To for Families

If you’ve got kids, our favorite Hamptons Beach is Sagg Main.

Inside Tip 🪄

Park at the west end of the lot, follow the trail, and you’ll hit the cut – a natural flume where Sagaponack Pond meets the ocean. When it’s open, kids bodyboard down it like a saltwater slide.

Beyond the flume, crabbing is big here (though maybe just for fun – we usually throw them back). Surfers love it too – the way the current moves through the cut creates a near-continuous wave.

And if you’re lucky - almost always - you might spot whales or dolphins. Since 2021, they’ve been making regular appearances, and Sagg Main always seems to be on their route.

Peter’s Pond: A Low-Key Escape

Looking for something quieter? Peter’s Pond is the move. Tucked just east of Sagg Main, it’s one of those classic, end-of-the-road beaches – no parking lot, no frills, just a sandy path leading straight to the water. Think Gibson or Town Line Beach – same vibe, fewer people.

🎟️ Inside Intel

✅ Sagg Main: One of the few local beaches with daily passes available.

❌ Peter’s Pond: Requires a season pass – no dailies here.

About Us

This card was written by Rory and Grainne of Kidd Squid, a craft brewery, tasting room and beer garden in Sag Harbor, NY. Click on our avatar above to see more of our local finds and inside tips.

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