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Top Beaches 2006

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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Top Beach #6: Main Beach, East Hampton

Main Beach, East Hampton, NY

Main Beach, East Hampton, NY

The Hamptons score twice, in 2006: East Hampton's Main Beach has dunes, surf, lifeguards during summer, and terrific Fourth of July fireworks.

The area has long been popular for its beautiful scenery (windmills, pond with swans), colonial homes, and splendid beaches-- read more about East Hampton's charms.

The legendary status of The Hamptons as playground of the monied and famous does present some challenges, though: summer lodgings are pricey and may require a minimum stay.

*photo courtesy of Florida International University site.

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