South Edison Beach parking and permits
South Edison Beach sells paid parking on nearby streets: $35 for an 8-hour session or $25 for 4 hours, paid by QR code, text or phone.
- Address
- South Edison Street, Montauk, NY 11954
- Paid parking
- $35 for 8 hours or $25 for 4 hours, on South Edison St (east side between S Elmwood and S Emerson Avenues) or South Elmwood Ave (both sides between S Edison and S Essex Streets)
- Lifeguards
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when on duty
- Drive-on
- Town pass; no vehicles on the beach 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the Thursday before Memorial Day to September 15
South Edison Beach is a short walk from Montauk’s village streets and the only Town beach in Montauk that lists two parking lengths. A 4-hour session costs $25 and an 8-hour session costs $35. Scan the QR code, text to pay or call as posted.
Where you can park
The Town marks two stretches: the east side of South Edison Street between South Elmwood and South Emerson Avenues, and both sides of South Elmwood Avenue between South Edison and South Essex Streets. Anywhere else on the street may be restricted. Read the signs.
What else the Town page says
- Accessible restrooms are open mid-May through mid-October.
- A surf wheelchair is available when lifeguards are on duty.
- Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty in the designated area.
- The Town page includes the vehicle-on-beach restriction between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in season.
If you are comparing, Kirk Park is one 8-hour price at $35. South Edison is cheaper for a short visit. See the daily parking guide for all towns, and Hamptons Beach Day for conditions. More about Montauk.
Common questions
Who do I contact about permits for South Edison Beach?
East Hampton Town Clerk at (631) 324-4142. 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.