Ho-Hum Beach is a quaint, pristine stretch of beach located between the Fire Island National Seashore’s Watch Hill and Suffolk County’s Smith Point Park. It is only accessible by the Ferry and private boat and is open to Bellport residents and guests of the inn.

Its quiet, white sandy beaches attract scores of visitors during summer months who enjoy hiking, sunbathing and swimming. Picnic tables and benches are provided for a picnic lunch or snacks purchased at the concession stand near the ferry dock. A changing room, cold water showers and restrooms are a short walk from the beach and convenient to the ferry.

Ho-Hum is accessible via the Whalehouse Point Ferry from the Bellport marina located at the end of Bellport Lane. Ferry passes must be purchased in advance through our marketplace. Ferry Passes must be exchanged at the Marina ticket booth for a Boarding Ticket. Passes do not guarantee boarding - please arrive at the marina 20 to 30 minutes prior to departure on weekends. Ferry Schedule is available by clicking here. Ferry Passes are usable on any day. Dogs are not permitted on the ferry.

* Ferry schedule is subject to change. The Village may revise the schedule in order to accommodate passengers waiting to board the Ferry. The Ferry may not operate on the orders of the Ferry Captain or the Harbor Master due to bad weather or if the beach is closed. Check with the dock master at 631-286-6093 to confirm the ferry is running.

**Ferry runs on weekends from Memorial Day weekend until June 29th, then begins running daily through Labor Day.

** Fall ferry runs weekends only through early October **

** Guest Parking is available to the right as you enter the marina.

Mother’s Beach is located at the end of South Howells Point Road and offers a small playground and is a lovely area for little ones to explore the Great South Bay.  Swimming is not permitted as there is no lifeguard on duty.  Mother’s Beach is accessible via bikes or by car.  Parking Passes are available for Bellport Inn guests. Please note that without a parking permit you may need to park outside the gate and enter on foot depending on the day.

Other Public Beaches - Beautiful All Year Round

Smith Point Beach - Fire Island ocean beach located 20 minutes away by car. Parking Fee in summer months.

Meschutt Beach - located in Hampton Bays, 30 minutes away by car. Parking Fee.  Great for kids, located on Peconic Bay.

Cupsogue Beach - ocean beach located 40 minutes away by car in Westhampton. 

Beach Chairs and Umbrellas are Available on Request. Beach Towels Are Provided.