Hot Dog Beach parking and permits
Hot Dog Beach, officially William Swan Beach, takes a Town of Southampton permit or $40 daily parking through the Passport app, seven days a week.
- Permit
- Town of Southampton beach permit, May 15 to September 15, all hours
- Address
- 35 Dune Road, East Quogue, NY 11942
- Daily parking
- $40 by Passport app, 7 days; $20 weekday pre-season to June 26; $20 sunset
The Town lists Hot Dog Beach (William Swan) at 35 Dune Road in East Quogue. It is a Town facility with lifeguards, and it sells daily parking every day of the week.
Resident or visitor
East Quogue residents with a Town registration address buy the $50 to $60 resident sticker. Anyone else can choose the non-resident season permit at $500 to $525 or pay $40 per visit by app. The break-even is about 13 visits. The $20 sunset rate is the cheapest way to see the beach in the evening.
Quogue Village’s own beach is next door: see Quogue Village Beach and the Quogue permit page. East Quogue has its own town page.
Alcohol, glass and dog restrictions at Hot Dog Beach follow the Town’s beach ordinances, which close the beaches at 9 p.m. and are listed on the Town of Southampton permit page. A Village of Southampton or Suffolk County sticker is not valid here. Beach conditions are on Hamptons Beach Day.
Common questions
Who do I contact about permits for Hot Dog Beach?
Town of Southampton Parks & Recreation at (631) 728-8585. Buy only from the issuing office; this site never sells permits.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.