Access to the sand is better than most visitors expect. The Town of East Hampton lends beach wheelchairs free at all its lifeguard beaches while the guards are on duty, and lays accessible beach mats each summer at Atlantic Avenue and Indian Wells. The Town of Southampton has beach wheelchairs at several of its beaches when an attendant or lifeguard is present, and a full ramp and deck at Hot Dog Beach.
Ask on the day. Chairs are kept by the lifeguards, so they are available only while the guards are on duty.
Six accessible beaches
- mat and chair
Atlantic Avenue Beach
A seasonal accessible beach mat, a free surf wheelchair, accessible restrooms and a concession stand.
- the other mat
Indian Wells Beach
The Town's second accessible mat, with a free surf wheelchair and food trucks.
- ramp and deck
Hot Dog Beach (Triton Beach)
East Quogue's rebuilt beach, with an ADA ramp, handrails, a deck and five ADA parking spaces.
- for a full day
Ponquogue Beach
Accessible beach access and a beach wheelchair when an attendant is present, plus a renovated pavilion.
How to request a chair
At East Hampton Town beaches, see the lifeguards. The Town also invites you to call the Parks Department at least two working days before a visit to arrange any accommodation: 631-324-2417. At Southampton Town beaches, the chair is available when an attendant or lifeguard is on duty. Hither Hills has an accessible swimming beach with accessible showers, and the park office can answer other accessibility questions.
What “accessible” covers
| Beach | Mat or ramp | Beach wheelchair | Accessible restrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | Seasonal mat | Free, when guards are on | Yes |
| Indian Wells | Seasonal mat | Free, when guards are on | Yes |
| Hot Dog Beach | Ramp, handrails, deck | Not listed | Restrooms rebuilt 2024 |
| Ponquogue | Accessible beach access | When an attendant is present | Yes |
| Sagg Main | Handicapped parking | When an attendant is present | Yes |
| Hither Hills | Accessible swimming beach | Not listed | Accessible showers |
Check the day’s conditions with the lifeguards. Soft sand, tide and wind change what is practical.
Questions
Do Hamptons beaches have beach wheelchairs?
Yes. The Town of East Hampton lends them free at all lifeguard beaches while the guards are on duty, and the Town of Southampton has them at several beaches when an attendant or lifeguard is present.