Village of Southampton beach permits
Village of Southampton owners and year-round renters get up to three beach permits free. Local non-village residents pay $300 a vehicle, and a summer visitor pays $600. Only Cooper's Beach sells a daily pass, at $55.
- Beaches
- Eleven: Cooper's, Cryder, Dune (village residents only), Fowler, Gin Lane, Halsey Neck Lane, Little Plains Road, Old Town, Road D, Road G and Wyandanch.
- Season
- 2026 permits ran May 15 to September 15. All permits and day passes are non-refundable.
- Property owner
- Three permits, free. Registration in the taxpayer's name only.
- Year-round renter
- Three permits, free. Registration in the renter's name and three utility bills at the Village address.
- Local non-village
- $300 a vehicle, no limit. $200 for one senior or veteran vehicle per household.
- Summer visitor
- $600 a vehicle with a valid registration.
- Daily
- Cooper's Beach only, $55 a day, in person from parking attendants.
The Village of Southampton has nearly seven miles of oceanfront and eleven beaches, and almost none of it is open to a car without a Village permit. Cooper’s Beach is the exception, with a daily pass for visitors. Renting for the season? The Southampton renter guide explains the $600 route and when you might qualify for less.
Permit categories and prices (2026)
| Category | Fee | What the Village asks for |
|---|---|---|
| Village property owner | Free, up to 3 permits | Registration in the taxpayer’s name only for each vehicle |
| Year-round Village renter | Free, up to 3 permits | Registration in the renter’s name; three utility bills in the renter’s name at the Village address, dated spring 2025, winter 2025/26 and spring 2026 |
| Local non-village resident or renter | $300 per vehicle, no limit; $200 senior or veteran, one vehicle per household | Registration in the taxpayer’s or renter’s name; a Southampton tax bill showing the Southampton school or fire district, or three utility bills at the Southampton service address |
| Summer visitor | $600 per vehicle | Valid registration |
Seniors must be 65 by September 1, 2026 and show ID with a date of birth. Veterans show a veteran ID card or DD-214. Each application needs a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return mail.
Credit cards are accepted with a 2.3 to 4.0 percent fee charged by the card processor. Checks are payable to the Village of Southampton. All transactions are non-refundable.
How to apply
Resident, renter, local non-village and summer visitor permits are available by mail or at the dropbox at the Village Hall main entrance, 23 Main Street. The Village encourages mail and dropbox applications to limit crowding. To buy a seasonal pass in person, go to the Registrar’s Office.
Cooper’s Beach daily pass
Cooper’s Beach, at 268 Meadow Lane, is the only Village beach with lifeguards. For 2026 the Village sold daily passes at $55, in person from parking attendants. They went on sale on weekends from May 23, then daily from June 20 through September 7. Display a permit on the left rear window and a daily pass on the front windshield. Motorcycles and mopeds need a permit or pass too. Alcohol and pets are not permitted.
Cooper’s Beach has its own page with access details. Beach conditions and what to bring are on Hamptons Beach Day.
The other ten beaches
Cryder, Fowler, Gin Lane, Halsey Neck Lane, Little Plains Road, Old Town, Road D, Road G and Wyandanch are swim-at-your-own-risk beaches. Dune Beach is for Village residents only. None of them has lifeguards, and none has a daily pass.
Four-wheel-drive access
The Village publishes separate 2026 guidelines for beach 4x4 permits on its beaches page. Southampton Town Trustees run a different 4x4 system for Town and Trustee beaches. See the beach driving guide.
2026 proposal that did not pass
In August 2026 the Village floated year-round permit parking at some beaches. Mayor William Manger Jr. announced at the public hearing that the Village would return to its seasonal system, in effect May 15 through September 15, according to News 12. The seasonal dates above stand.
Why this is not the Town permit
The Village is a separate government from Southampton Town. A Town sticker works at Ponquogue, Flying Point and Mecox. A Village sticker works at the eleven beaches above. Neither works at the other’s lots. The Town versus Village guide has a one-page comparison.
Common questions
Does a Town of Southampton permit work at Cooper's Beach?
No. The Town says its permits are not valid at Cooper's Beach or other village beaches. Buy a Village permit or the Cooper's daily pass.
Who can buy the $600 summer visitor permit?
The application lists it for a summer visitor with a valid vehicle registration. The lower categories ask for year-round proof, such as utility bills dated from spring 2025 to spring 2026, so a seasonal renter normally lands here.
Can I get a daily pass at Gin Lane or Wyandanch?
The Village sells daily passes for Cooper's Beach only. Other village beaches are permit-only.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.