Things to do in East Marion

Experience one of New London’s best beach destinations at Ocean Beach Park. This 50-acre (20.2-hectare) waterfront park features exciting attractions for visitors of all ages, including a pretty boardwalk and a carousel. Bring the kids for an exciting day of family fun or enjoy some time to yourself wandering along sugar-white sands on the beautiful foreshore.

Cooper’s Beach is a glistening beach that stretches along the southern shore of Long Island, beside the historic upmarket town of Southampton. With its wide sandy beach backed by mansion-studded sandy dunes and attractive views of the Atlantic Ocean, Cooper’s Beach is very popular with city dwellers from New York.

East Hampton Main Beach is the easternmost town of Long Island as well as the easternmost town of the entire state of New York. East Hampton has long attracted the rich and famous. Its lovely beach is one of the city’s highlights.

Visit the Wölffer Estate Vineyard to get a glimpse of country life in the Hamptons. Enjoy views of the rows of grape vines and sample the fine wines from the covered stone terrace, then visit the horse stables and enjoy a night out at its Wine Stand or restaurants.

Crashing ocean waves, grassy dunes and a sandy beach create wondrous scenery in Hither Hills State Park. Stretching across the narrow finger of land that beckons from Block Island Sound, the park features both bayside and ocean-fronting coastlines. Tackle the park’s hiking and biking trails in the warmer months or clip on your cross-country skis in winter.