Montauk

Montauk is known by many Long Island residents as "The End," because it is the easternmost point of the island and New York state.
Montauk has a rich history. It is named after the Montaukett tribe that lived on the lands that now encompass Montauk. Urban legend tells of Captain Kidd burying treasure somewhere in Montauk around 1700. Montauk is also home to the oldest ranch in the United States, Deep Hollow Ranch.
At the point of the hamlet stands Montauk Point Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built in New York and fourth-oldest lighthouse in the United States.
Montauk is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in the state of New York. It boasts the claim that it has more saltwater fishing records than any other port in the world.

Montauk is easily accessible by car, by bus, by rail, and even by boat.

By plane

• Montauk Airport

  phone: +1 631 668-3738
  address: 428 E Lake Dr
  Serves charter planes and private flights, with Tropic Ocean Airways offering seasonal routes to New York Seaplane Base.

East Hampton Airport (HTO) offers a larger runway suitable for light jets with a number of charter companies.
Otherwise, taking a commercial flight to New York is easy. There are three airports to chose from in the region. John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), both in Queens, and MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Islip are all easily the first step to getting to Montauk. However, the Queens airports, in particular, are quite distant from Montauk, and taxi fares to or from those airports would be prohibitively expensive.

By car

It's easy to get out to "The End" in your own car or by rental car. The only road that goes out to seaside town is Sunrise Highway (or Route 27), which runs from New York City all the way to Montauk. Along the way, Sunrise Highway turns into Montauk Highway, yet it is still known as Route 27.

By bus

The Hampton Jitney bus service runs from Manhattan to Montauk. There are also local Suffolk County buses that run from town to town.

By train

The Long Island Railroad (LIRR), run by MTA, is an alternative to driving. Most trains runs from Jamaica station in Queens, where it's an easy change to other trains from Manhattan and other parts of New York City. is located on Edgemere Rd, north of the city centre.

By boat

Seasonal ferry service runs between Montauk and Block Island, New London, and occasionally Martha's Vineyard. Marina's and anchorages are available for private yachts.

Once in Montauk, the most efficient and convenient way to see all the sights and destinations is by car. While some hotels are within walking distance to many sites, there are more that are spread out. Taxis are plentiful.

• Montauk Point Lighthouse

  phone: +1 631 668-2544
  address: 2000 Montauk Hwy
  The Montauk Lighthouse is a historical lighthouse with a beautiful view of "The End" of Long Island. It is the easternmost lighthouse on Long Island.

• Hither Hills State Park

  phone: +1 631 668-2554
  address: 164 Old Montauk Highway
  A beautiful state park that has camp grounds, grills, and beach acces and natural areas. It offers families, couples, and individuals a great place to enjoy a day or even a weekend. Great outdoor recreation.

• Camp Hero State Park

  phone: +1 631 668-3781
  address: 1898 Montauk Hwy.

• Montauk Point State Park

• Montauk Downs State Park

• Montauk County Park

• Amsterdam Beach State Park

• Shadmoor State Park

There is plenty to do in Montauk. It is renowned for its fishing and even claims to have more saltwater fish records than any other port in the world. There are six state parks, the famed Montauk Point Lighthouse, and many restaurants, shops, and sights.

• The Viking Fleet

  phone: +1 631-668-6668
  address: 462 W Lake Drive
  Fishing, whale watching, and other activities.

• Montauk Bike Shop

  phone: +1 631 668-8975
  address: 725A Montauk Hwy.

• Puff ‘N’ Putt

  phone: +1 631-668-4473
  address: Main Street
  A family fun resort with mini-golf, a variety of boat rentals and an arcade.

Numerous specialty shops, restaurants, and markets line Main Street (Montauk Highway). It is here that you can find an array of goods, treats, and fresh, local seafood.

• Paulie's Tackle

  phone: +1 631 668-5520
  address: 4 Edgemere St

• Herbs Market

  phone: +1 631 668-2335
  address: 778 Montauk Highway

• Air & Speed Board Shop

  phone: +1 631 668-0356
  address: 795 Montauk Highway

• Strawberry Field Flowers

  phone: +1 631 668-6279
  address: 695 Montauk Hwy

• Montauk Bookshop

  phone: +1 631-668-4599
  address: 37a The Plaza

• Whalebone

  phone: +1 631-668-2772
  address: 65 Tuthill Road

• Willow

  phone: +1 631-668-0772
  address: The Plaza

Numerous restaurants for every taste are in Montauk. There is an abundance of fresh, locally caught seafood markets, restaurants, and bars. No matter what it is that you are looking for, fine dining or a casual eatery, you can easily find it in Montauk.

• Naturally Good Foods & Café

  phone: +1 631-668-9030
  address: 38 South Etna Ave

• Montauk Bake Shoppe

  phone: +1 631-668-2439
  address: 29 The Plaza

• Harvest on Fort Pond

  phone: +1 631 668-5574
  address: 11 South Emery St

• Duryea's Lobster Deck

  phone: +1 631 688-2410
  address: 65 Tuthill Rd

• Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina

  phone: +1 631 668-3100
  address: 32 Star Island Rd

• Fishbar Montauk Seafood Restaurant

  phone: +1 631 668-6600
  address: 467 East Lake Dr

Bars and lounges are all around Montauk. Local bars are often frequented by fisherman and tourists alike.

Montauk offers a wide array of hotels, bed & breakfast, and motels to accommodate all visitors. The interesting thing about Montauk is that you will not find any chain operated hotels or motels. This is because Southampton zoning laws forbid chain hotels. Therefore each hotel, motel, and bed & breakfast is independently owned and operated.

• The Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina

  address: 32 Star Island Rd
  Has long been a destination for visitors to the shores of Long Island's South Fork East End.

• Gurney's Inn Spa & Salon

  phone: +1 631-668-2345
  address: 290 Old Montauk Hwy.
  Nestled among the dunes, Gurney's Inn Resort & Spa has, for eight decades, been a place for stressed New Yorkers to escape the pressures of the city. It has spectacular ocean views and is in a remote, wild, windswept setting, and also has one of the nation's few seawater pools.

• Sands Motel

  phone: +1 631-668-5100
  address: 71 S. Emery St
  75 ft from ocean beach, located near the western end of the village. Amenities include 50-ft pool, bedrooms & efficiencies, w/phones, A/C, refrigerator, Wi-Fi Internet access, TV/HBO. All rooms non-smoking. Deluxe 2-1/2 room suites with full kitchen & private balcony; 2-bedroom cottage; BBQs. Children welcome.

• Ocean Resort Inn

  phone: +1 631-668-2300
  address: 95 S. Emerson Ave
  Jacuzzis for two, ocean-view rooms & suites.

• Montauk Manor

  phone: +1 631-668-4400
  address: 236 Edgemere St
  Perched on one of the highest points in Montauk with stunning views, this wonderful old building is a historic landmark that has been restored and turned into a modern luxury resort hotel/condominium. The facility has a restaurant, tennis courts and indoor swimming pool and is within walking distance of town and the beach.

• Hartman's Briney Breezes Motel

  phone: +1 631-668-2290
  Overlooking Montauk's beaches with great ocean view from all their recently renovated rooms, each with a terrace or balcony. They have 1- and 2-room accommodations.

• Memory Motel

  phone: +1 631-668-2702
  address: 692 Montauk Highway
  World famous motel & bar immortalized by the Rolling Stones in the mid-1970s. 13-room motel with moderate rates and bar which features live music.