Long Island’s greatest gift to its natives is its
accessibility to beautiful beaches, bays and many other waterways. In fact,
when boaters ask us for tips on cruising, we are happy to comply and provide
our recommendations for east end boating destinations.
We’ve prepared a short list for various eastern
Long Island boating destinations that provide opportunities for fun, for
tranquil relaxation, for fishing, or for exploration.
We’ll start with East Hampton and make our way
through the list in days ahead. Please feel free to share your thoughts. And if
you have a boating destination that you enjoy, send it along to us.
East Hampton Cruising
The town of East Hampton offers ideal areas for
cruising, fishing and exploring by boat. With a south side flanked by the
Atlantic, north side by the sound, and several creeks, harbors and bays
throughout, the town offers ample boating opportunities. East Hampton also
offers a plethora of land-based fun.
Three Mile Harbor
The most boater friendly harbor in East Hampton
town is inarguably Three Mile Harbor. Nestled between Amagansett and Sag
Harbor, Three Mile is a well-protected harbor. It offers its share of marinas,
restaurants and generous anchorage for boaters. Other activities permitted
within the area include watersports (kayaking, water skiing, tubing, paddle
boarding and fishing) but jet skis are prohibited within the harbor area. Take
heed, though: while it is a very long harbor, its west side is narrow with sand
bars along the channel.
Springs
Springs, located on the west side of
the peninsula, is home to Acabonack Harbor and East Harbor. Both are tranquil
and offer a quiet opportunity to view wildlife and to explore the natural area.
This harbor, however, does not provide boating amenities or access to commercial
establishments. Overnight anchoring is prohibited in Springs.
Hog Neck Creek is a shallow harbor not recommended for transient boaters. While it is beautiful for a short exploration, it appears to be used by locals and does not offer access to restaurants, marinas or other commercial businesses. No anchorage is available in Hog Neck.
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