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East Beach

The biggest, loudest beach — the only one where drinking is broadly allowed, and where the summer festivals land.

Best for The party crowd

The essentials$Per-car entry in seasonThe island’s biggest beach · the only one where drinking is broadly permitted · summer festivals and DJsTime: Half day
Go ifYou’re 24, it’s Saturday, and volume is a feature.
Skip ifYou have toddlers or came for a quiet read. That’s not this beach’s job.