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Pro

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 Quiet, beaches, beautiful, peaceful getaway 


Con

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 not enough time - had to go home eventually! 


In a nutshell

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 Disappointing... 

 

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Things to Do  

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk

 Gillybob Says:  At the end of Long Island you will find Montauk Point Lighthouse.The views here are very rewarding. There is also a museum which is open at varying times throughout the year - it's well worth checking the website below if you wish to visit the museum. Admission to the museum... 

Montauk Point State Park

Montauk Point State Park, Montauk

 cjg1 Says:  Montauk Point State Park is literally at the end of everything. The park has the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the beaches (pretty rocky), a picnic area, gift shop and some nature trails. Liz and I like to come to the Park for the lighthouse and the beautiful ocean views. Our... 

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk

 cjg1 Says:  The lighthouse is a definite must see when visiting Montauk. It is literally at the end of Montauk; hence the term the "point". The Montauk Point Lighthouse was built November 5, 1796. It was the first lighthouse in New York State and the fourth oldest active lighthouse in... 

Montauk Beaches

Montauk Beaches, Montauk

 Robbie330 Says:  most of the beaches in Montauk are public and free. some of the beaches are part of a state park, like Hither Hills, so there's a parking fee ($8). in general, Montauk is a very small, laid-back beach community. my first visits to Montauk were in the 80's during my late... 

Hotels  

Ocean Resort Inn

 2 Reviews and 174 Opinions  STAY HERE! I know it can get confusing w/ all the "Ocean" named hotels in MTK, but make no mistake,... 

Gurney's Inn Resort, Spa and Conference Center

 1 Review and 247 Opinions  Booked Two Nights over the New Years weekend at Gurneys. Made reservation over the phone, was told... 

Restaurants  

WashOut: WashOut: Great Dinner and Entertainment

WashOut: WashOut: Great Dinner and Entertainment, Montauk

 BenW01 Says:  GREAT burgers and surprisingly delicious sushi! The ambiance is very relaxed, beachy, and had live music playing. And a plus is that it is very convenient because it is right near the train station. It really is a great place to grab dinner, enjoy live music, and maybe drink... 

The Dock: Good food in quirky setting!

The Dock: Good food in quirky setting!, Montauk

 Gillybob Says:  The Dock is one of those places where not only the food but the surroundings and your fellow clientèle will provide you with entertainment.The menu offers a wide selection but is driven by the fact that this seaside town still has a very active fishing fleet - so good... 

Nightlife  

WashOut: Nighttime Chillin'

WashOut: Nighttime Chillin', Montauk

 engl85 Says:  This bar and restaurant is a great place to hang out with friends or even family. You can enjoy food, drinks, and music at a non-pretentious environment. It is just very chill and a great place to go especially during the summer! There is even outdoor seating and a stage for... 

Cyrils Fish Bar: Cyrils Fish Bar

Cyrils Fish Bar: Cyrils Fish Bar, Montauk

 mrjade Says:  This restaurant has a cocktail bar on the roadside. If you are travelling to Montauk, then you will not miss it, just look for the crowd. It is 'Babe City' during the early evening, but it takes a long time to get served. Make sure to let the bar staff know if you only want... 

Transportation  

Driving

Driving, Montauk

 cjg1 Says:  Driving is the way to get around Montauk and visit the Point. It's a nice drive through scenic areas and woods to get to the point. We dis see people walking on the road but they must have beach houses close by...it's just too long of a journey from town out to the end. 

Transport to Montauk

Transport to Montauk, Montauk

 richard3206 Says:  The train station is a long way (3 miles?) from the town/beach. There is a local bus that goes from East Hampton to the town centre, and provides an alternate way of getting there. Check the timetables though... 

Shopping  

Montauk Point Gift Shop: Montauk and Lighthouse Souveniers
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The Montauk Point Gift Shop is a small little shop right by the base of the lighthouse. The shop carries books, christmas ornaments, souvenier tee shirts, toys, pictures, jewelry and home accents. It's a nice little shop to find anything Montauk themed.

Updated Apr 28, 2009

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Warnings and Dangers  

Deer Crossing

Deer Crossing, Montauk

 Robbie330 Says:  be very very aware of deer crossing the roads around Montauk. they come out mainly in the mornings, early evenings, and night. drive slowly and cautiously - when in Montauk what's your rush anyway? 

No matter how brave and...

No matter how brave and..., Montauk

 Srechko Says:  No matter how brave and adventurous you might get to feel when travelling along Long Island, never, never, go to the bars that are away from towns or located somewhere along the road. Of course we were crazy enough to do such a thing. That night we were driving along the... 

Tourist Traps  

Ocean Beach Resort

Ocean Beach Resort, Montauk

 richard3206 Says:  Be aware that there is an Oceanside Beach Resort as well as an Ocean Beach Resort. I was booked (through Expedia) at Oceanside... but was inadvertedly taken by the taxi to Ocean... They were happy to take my money even though they hadn't received my booking. I ended up... 

Money

Money, Montauk

 Srechko Says:  It is very difficult to exchange any currency anywhere in Long Island or cash travellers cheques. Luckily we had enough money for the length of our stay beacuse I had to wait for us to come back to New York to get some money.It seems that local people are not used to foreign... 

What to Pack  

Usually Just A Day Trip
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Luggage and bags: We normally spend just a day at Montauk and are on to our next destination so just a backpack for me.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Comfortable shoes if you plan on doing any hiking. Flip flops or water shoes for the beach. Bathsuits for a dip in the ocean. Shorts and lightweight clothing for the summer weather.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sun Block

Photo Equipment: My digital camera and video camera

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: towels, umbrella, beach chairs

Written Apr 30, 2009

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Off The Beaten Path  

Camp Hero

Camp Hero, Montauk

 Flipboy Says:  Camp Hero also goes by the name The Montauk Project, which insinuates the nature of the bases rumors. Everything from mind control to the creation of beasts and antichrists to weather control have been linked to this rundown military base. There are numerous books written on... 

Peter Beards private beach

Peter Beards private beach, Montauk

 chodearm Says:  The backdrop was dramatically shrouded in fog adding darker tones to the waters in front of me. Fishing boats weaved in and out of the patchyness and birds sat silouetted on off-shore rocks. Waves scraped rock against rock as it repeditively slapped the shore. Long Island is... 

Favorites  

birdies

birdies, Montauk

 chodearm Says:  I was taught to share when I was in pre-school and I was quite a sharer. I would partition my lunch, slice up my jokes, and give plenty of laughs. But I start demonizing what i learned in those early years when it comes to sharing my sand real estate. I do share the places I... 

erosion

erosion, Montauk

 chodearm Says:  The cliffs look like a snaggle tooth grin, or displace you to Bryce Canyons NP Hoo Doo's. Erosion is literally eating up the Island. People try to climb these cliffs and aid in speeding erosion. Yo, stay off the cliffs. Rain run-off carves these many structures which look... 

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