Montauk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ditch Plains Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Ditch Plains Beach showing general coastal views, surfing and a sandy beach
Montauk which includes a small town or village
Montauk Point showing general coastal views, a pebble beach and a lighthouse
Shadmoor State Park which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

With its rugged coastline and a peaceful atmosphere, “The End” of Long Island has never felt more removed from city life.

Known as “The End,” to locals, Montauk is located at the easternmost tip on Long Island. Known for its pristine beaches and rugged landscape, the area is a favored getaway for New Yorkers. Montauk is bordered by Block Island Sound to the west and the Atlantic to the east.

The town has a unique history - its name originates from the Montaukett Tribe, who lived on the island until the mid-eighteenth century. Legend holds that notorious pirate Captain Kidd also buried treasure near Money Pond, at the northeastern tip of Montauk.

More than half of Montauk’s land is preserved, making it perfect for nature hikes and outdoor recreation. Surfers will find their own slice of heaven at Ditch Plains Beach, and families always flock to Hither Hills State Park. The park is known for its camping availability for those who enjoy a rustic getaway.

Even if water skiing, surfing, swimming, or kayaking isn’t your forte, you can still enjoy the outdoors on a whale watching cruise, where you’re guaranteed see plenty of ocean animals off the coast. Seals and seabirds are abundant throughout Montauk, so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. The area is also renowned for its excellent fishing, so why not rent a charter boat and enjoy a day on the open ocean?

Enjoy a photo opportunity at Montauk Point Lighthouse, the first lighthouse to be built in New York. A museum detailing the area’s unique history is also onsite.

The village is filled with souvenir shops, and its bars frequently offer concerts and live entertainment. Eat your fill of fresh-caught seafood in one of Montauk’s many restaurants before settling in at your lodging for the night. You can walk around some sections of the island, but thanks to the rural nature of Montauk, it is most easily accessible via car.

Route 27 runs directly from New York City to Montauk, which are a 2.5 hour drive from one another. Alternatively, visitors can access “The End” via the Long Island Railroad as it runs from Manhattan into Montauk. JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia International Airports are all located in New York City.

Where to stay in Montauk

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Culloden Shores

While visiting Culloden Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Montauk and The Hamptons Beaches.

Culloden Shores
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

4 out of 5
290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY
The price is AU$824 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$824
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Montauk. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (667 reviews)
"Amazing resort, very friendly staff, food and drinks are Amazing! We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Montauk Blue Hotel

Montauk Blue Hotel

2 out of 5
108 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, NY
The price is AU$273 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$273
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Montauk Point and South Edison Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"It is right on the ocean so you can either enjoy the beach or relax on chairs right outside your door and watch the waves. Staff was very friendly and accomodating. As far as physical structure, there was a chunk of wood missing from the railing outside our room and there were ants in the room. Also, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Montauk Blue Hotel
Marram

Marram

4 out of 5
21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk, NY
The price is AU$486 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$486
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Montauk Point and South Edison Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
Relax at the Marram
"Locations are d writhing, and the marran has this, right on the beach, watching whales, dolphins and spinning sharks from the comfort of the pool and/or beach…… lovely sitting area for drinks and dinner watching the sun go down. This is a hotel to savour on a nice night, we stayed the 18/19 sept, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Marram
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St., Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,248 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Friendly staff. Excellent onsite restaurant"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Montauk Manor
Montauk Oceanside Suites

Montauk Oceanside Suites

3 out of 5
115 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Montauk Point and South Edison Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (414 reviews)
"Property was clean and nice but did not smell good inside, it need candles and air freshener, also think something was off about the sewage system"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Montauk Oceanside Suites
The Surf Club

The Surf Club

3.5 out of 5
20 Surfside Avenue, Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Popular attractions Montauk Point and South Edison Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"The staff was great."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

The Surf Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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