Unlike Florida with loads of public access, the towns out on the east end (the Hamptons) have very few ways to get on the beach. There are huge public park beaches here and there but its $10 per. If you live in my village you can get a beach pass and parking sticker otherwis you mostly have to stay in a place that has some passes otherwise no go.
When the storm of the century went through here in the early 90s (that huge nor'easter that they made the movie about) the ocean was up to where this picture was taken and all the barrier grass and dunes were gone. This is 17 years of reclamation.
Anyway, the beach was fairly crowded...maybe 300 people total over the mile of frontage (that's crowded for here....I'm not talking Florida) and who can afford such luxury? Little know secret is that the Hamptons are supported by the financial markets - not by investments althoughmost people do - but by Wall Street Bonus. It hits out here about the time it is issued as real estate agents have countless open houses and the Inns, Motels, resorts and restaurants all jack their prices.
Anyway, its labor day today and I'd personally like to thank all those who work so I can work.