Now That The Summer Folks Have Gone

Now that summer’s over on the East End of Long Island, there’s less traffic, there are parking spots galore, the beaches are deserted (almost); dog lovers can let their pets run at the water’s edge, and you can get a seat at your favorite bar, and a table at your favorite restaurant without a reservation.

One of the world’s best, Ponquogue Beach (above) abandoned by the summer crowds

Sunbathing in the Fall sun near the Shinnecock Inlet

Tables available outside, and in, at 75 Main restaurant, Southampton

A seat at the bar, and fish tacos for lunch at favorite bayside restaurant, Sundays

Another glorious, deserted beach, this one on Peconic Bay

A gorgeous, calm vista of Peconic Bay (seen from the bluffs)

No-one told this hibiscus that summer’s over