Water Mill beach permits and parking
Water Mill's beach is Flying Point, run by Southampton Town. It sells $40 daily parking by Passport app on weekdays, excluding holidays. Weekends need a Town permit.
- Beach
- Flying Point Beach, 1055 Flying Point Road
- Controls the sand
- Town of Southampton
- Day visitor
- $40 by app, Monday to Friday, not holidays
- Resident
- $50 to $60
Flying Point Beach is the Water Mill option and a Town of Southampton facility. Residents and year-round renters buy a $50 to $60 sticker with a Town registration address. Seasonal renters and visitors choose between the $500 to $525 non-resident season permit and $40 daily parking on weekdays. See the Southampton renter guide.
Beaches in Water Mill
| Beach | Run by | Day parking |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Point Beach | Town of Southampton | $40, weekdays |
The Town also posts Trustee access roads along Flying Point Road, at the Bulkhead and Mecox Inlet, that require a Town permit but have no lifeguards. Full prices are on the Town permit page. For a weekend beach without a Town permit, see the non-resident guide.
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 Water Mill by Jitney, train or car. Eat Hamptons lists restaurants in Water Mill, and Hamptons Year Round covers living there outside summer.
Common questions
Who issues beach permits in Water Mill?
Town of Southampton at (631) 728-8585. Buy only from the issuing office.
Can a day visitor park at a beach in Water Mill?
Yes, but only at some beaches: Flying Point Beach ($40, weekdays). See the daily parking guide for the rules on each.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.