Montauk

Montauk is a hamlet in East Hampton on Long Island in New York

Historic Montauk Point Lighthouse in early morning

Understand

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.

Get in

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

By plane

Taking a plane to New York is easy. There are three airports to chose from in the region. John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK IATA) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA IATA), both in Queens, and MacArthur Airport 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. There are small airports in Montauk and East Hampton that service mostly private planes.

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. 🌍 Montauk station 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.

Get around

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.

See

Do

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.

Buy

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.

Eat

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.

Drink

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

Sleep

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, 32 Star Island Rd, toll-free: +1-888-MYC-8668 (692-8668). Has long been a destination for visitors to the shores of Long Island's South Fork East End. 
  • Gurney's Inn Spa & Salon, 290 Old Montauk Hwy., ☎ +1 631-668-2345. 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, 71 S. Emery St, ☎ +1 631-668-5100. 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, 95 S. Emerson Ave, ☎ +1 631-668-2300. Jacuzzis for two, ocean-view rooms & suites. 
  • 🌍 Montauk Manor, 236 Edgemere St, ☎ +1 631-668-4400. 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. (updated Apr 2017)
  • Hartman's Briney Breezes Motel, ☎ +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, 692 Montauk Highway, ☎ +1 631-668-2702. 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. 

Connect

Go next
Routes through Montauk

Babylon ← East Hampton ←  W  E  → END
Babylon ← East Hampton ←  W  E  → END


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