Montauk

Travel Guide

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

Culloden Shores
Ditch Plains Beach showing surfing, surf and general coastal views

Ditch Plains

If you're spending some time in Ditch Plains, Ditch Plains Beach and Amsterdam Beach State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ditch Plains
Montauk showing a bay or harbor and fishing

Downtown Montauk

If you're spending some time in Downtown Montauk, South Edison Beach and Kirk Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Montauk
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 RM1,253 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM1,253
RM1,710 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (670 reviews)
"We had a lovely one night stay. Everyone was very friendly. Having my dogs there was a treat. The spa was great and relaxing. GIGI’s restaurant is a must. The only complaint I have is that the bedclothes need to be updated. They were torn/frayed in multiple places. Other than that it was a great ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 RM503 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM503
RM575 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"Didn’t get to stay the night had a family emergency had to leave an hour after I checked in. Hope to get credited for another stay in the future. Staff was very nice."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Montauk Blue Hotel
Marram

Marram

4 out of 5
21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk, NY
The price is RM822 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
RM822
RM1,326 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (235 reviews)
"We came during terrible weather and couldn’t enjoy the amenities but the view and overall property is beautiful. Johnny at the front desk was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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! (1,253 reviews)
"Idillic property, very relaxing, with a wonderful view. We stayed only one night so we did not try the restaurant or the pool but we enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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
Driftwood Resort

Driftwood Resort

3.5 out of 5
2178 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Walking Dunes Trailhead and Hither Hills ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (235 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and very clean. The pool was wonderful and so warm. We also used the tennis courts. I would highly recommend this hotel!!!!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Driftwood Resort
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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Love Montauk. Lovely feel about the place. Gorgeous beaches.