Private bay beach and water activities at Ocean View Terrace Inn on Shinnecock Bay, Hampton Bays, NY

Beach & Activities

Private bay beach, ocean beaches nearby, and activities for every kind of getaway

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The OVT Bay Beach

Woo! Your private bay beach!

Our on-property bay beach on Shinnecock Bay features loungers, Adirondack chairs, and shade. Lifeguards not on duty — swim with caution.

  • Loungers & Adirondack chairs
  • Shade umbrellas
  • Soft sod
  • Beach toys for kids
  • Seasonal kayak / SUP / surfboard rentals
  • Paddle party scheduling
  • WiFi on the beach
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Private bay beach at Ocean View Terrace Inn with calm waters of Shinnecock Bay, Hampton Bays, NY
Our private bay beach
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OCEAN BEACHES NEAR US

Sun, Sand & Surf

Tiana and Ponquogue roughly 11 minutes; Coopers ~12 minutes. Most lifeguarded beaches charge seasonal parking fees. Southampton beach pass available from our front desk, subject to availability.

Coopers Beach does NOT honor the Southampton beach pass.

Meschutt Beach on Peconic Bay with lifeguard-protected swimming and the Meschutt Beach Hut, Hampton Bays
4 min drive
$18
PECONIC BAY

Meschutt Beach

1,000 feet of beach on Peconic Bay. The Meschutt Beach Hut — live music, beach food, cocktails. Snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing. Lifeguard-protected, picnic areas, playground. Dog friendly. Free after 4pm.

Tiana Beach with powdery white sand and quiet atmosphere near Hampton Bays, NY
11 min drive
$30 nonresident
OVT FAVORITE

Tiana Beach

Powdery clean white sand, quiet. Onsite bathroom facilities and a small concession stand. Plenty of volleyball courts with nets up Memorial Day through Labor Day, occasional whale sightings.

Ponquogue Beach family-friendly atmosphere with concessions and restrooms near Hampton Bays
11 min drive
$30 nonresident
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Ponquogue Beach

Family atmosphere, run by Town of Southampton. Concessions, restrooms, showers, picnic tables. Lifeguards on duty during summer season (not after Labor Day). No alcohol or fires.

Coopers Beach along the Atlantic shoreline with historic mansion views in Southampton, NY
12 min drive
$50 nonresident
ATLANTIC OCEAN

Coopers Beach

500 feet along Atlantic shoreline. Views of historic mansions. Beach bar/restaurant on-site. Umbrella and chair rentals. Does NOT participate in Southampton Beach Pass.

RELAX & UNWIND

Activities & Enhancements

In-room and beachside massage services at Ocean View Terrace Inn on Shinnecock Bay, Hampton Bays, NY
UNWIND

Massages

In room or beach massages. Singles and couples. Robes and slippers provided. Beach location available. Deluxe Beach Package option. Need a 2-hour window when booking.

  • Singles & couples massage
  • In-room or beachside
  • Robes & slippers provided
  • Deluxe Beach Package available
Peaceful morning on the bay at Ocean View Terrace Inn, Hampton Bays, NY
FIND STILLNESS

Yoga & Wellness

Our peaceful bayfront grounds are a favorite spot for guests to practice yoga on their own. Several excellent studios are also nearby for classes and workshops:

Daily Beach Rentals

2 Chairs and Large Cooler for the day. Beach blankets, single chairs, single coolers also available. Limited packages — book in advance.

Surf & Watersport Rentals

PL Watersports offers surf lessons, kayaks, paddleboards near us.

Visit PL Watersports
CELEBRATIONS & ENHANCEMENTS

Make It Special

  • Romance & Proposals
  • Meet & Greets
  • Reunions & Corporate Events
  • Honeymoon & Anniversary
  • Birthdays & Bachelorettes
  • Charcuterie boards
  • Surprise In-Room Decorations

Event Concierge available for custom planning.

Contact Our Concierge
Sunset celebration over Shinnecock Bay at Ocean View Terrace Inn, Hampton Bays, NY
Celebrate at OVT
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GOOD TO KNOW

Practical Info

Early Check-in

Starts 10am, subject to availability. No fee after 2pm.

Laundry Service

Per 8-gallon bag. Self-service not available.

Ready to Hit the Beach?

Sun, sand, and bay breezes await

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Locate

Find us in Hampton Bays, in the town of Southampton.

285 E Montauk Hwy
Hampton Bays, NY 11946

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hello@ovtinn.com

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Available from 8am to 8pm daily.

631-728-4036