Wainscott beach permits and parking
Wainscott's two beach access points, Beach Lane and Town Line, are Town of East Hampton beaches that need a Town permit. Neither has lifeguards or daily parking.
- Controls the sand
- Town of East Hampton
- Residents
- Free Town permit
- Day parking
- None at Beach Lane or Town Line
- Nearest daily options
- Mecox Beach (weekdays) in Southampton Town; Village of East Hampton Main Beach
Wainscott sits on the Town of East Hampton’s western edge. Beach Lane Beach and Town Line Beach both need a Town parking permit, prohibit swimming and have no lifeguard. The Town also bars vehicles on the sand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in season at Beach Lane. If you rent in Wainscott, the East Hampton renter guide applies.
Beaches in Wainscott
| Beach | Run by | Day parking |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Lane Beach | Town of East Hampton | No |
| Town Line Beach | Town of East Hampton | No |
Visitors who need day parking should look east to the Village’s Main Beach or west to Southampton Town’s Mecox Beach. Georgica Beach nearby is a Village of East Hampton beach with its own permit. See the Town of East Hampton permit page.
Plan the rest of the trip
Hamptons Beach Day helps you choose a beach once you know you can park. Hamptons Commute covers getting to Wainscott by Jitney, train or car. Eat Hamptons lists restaurants in Wainscott, and Hamptons Year Round covers living there outside summer.
Common questions
Who issues beach permits in Wainscott?
Town of East Hampton at (631) 324-4142. Buy only from the issuing office.
Can a day visitor park at a beach in Wainscott?
No beach listed for Wainscott sells a day pass. The non-resident guide lists the nearest places that do.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.