we have children and the water is calming and it is not as crowded as the downtown beaches... just be careful parking you must go to the chamber to get a parking permit.. they also have camping at gin beach More

Great restaurant...not always open in winter time, great sunsets. More

Kids,kids,kids kayak launching ok,fishing ok in certain areas. Food truck, showers , pristine water and distant boat traffic to intrigue the little ones More

Gin Beach was a nice little beach. The water is a lot calmer and the kids can have a little more fun. The beach was clean and had restroom/shower facilities. There is a nice view right on the marina. The boats were beautiful. My kids loved playing on the rocks. You do need a Hampton parking permit to park. My... More

If you want a qiueter large beach good for swimming where you can watch the boats go in and out of the harbor then Gin Beach it is. Only issue is that there is no public parking anywhere close so you either need a permit or have to cab it from town. I imagine the locaks have it that way... More

Having a summer house in Montauk for the last 8 years Gin Beach is a nice alternative to the Ocean Beaches. The water is always a bit warmer than on the Ocean side which doesn't warm till late July early August. If you have kids, Gin Beach is perfect as there is a roped off swimming area and lifeguards on... More