Cooper's Beach is the main beach in the village of Southampton on Long Island.
Cooper's Beach offers a wide stretch of white sand, As you stroll along you might spot historic mansions in the distance: this is "The Hamptons", code word for moneyed summer playground. Southampton, by the way, dates back to 1640 and was the first settlement in New York State.
Tip for visitors: non-residents pay $25 per day during the week and $30 on the weekend for parking. Dr. Beach suggests that the best way to visit is to take a short bike ride from the village of Southampton.
Cooper's Beach has lifeguards during summer, and a pavilion where you can get lunch; and a Polar Bear swim in winter. It sits in a stretch of seven miles of shore. Read more about the Great Beaches on Long Island.
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