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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Montauk, New York (NY)
A 200-year-old lighthouse serves as a beacon for the Long Island town of Montauk, where fishing, beachcombing, kayaking and surfing vie for your attention. Pack a camera and binoculars for seal watching walks in Montauk Point State Park during the winter. Second House, a 1700s cottage built for East Hampton shepherds, adds to the local history. Summer season brings live music to the town's pubs and cafes. Hither Hills State Park provides access to ocean swimming, a 40-acre freshwater pond and camp sites.
Restaurants in Montauk
1. Double D Charters
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
Double D Charters specializes in fishing for all species in season. Striped Bass, Shark, Tuna, Fluke, Sea Bass you name it. Montauk is a town with a rich fishing heritage and a trip to Montauk without taking a fishing trip would be a mistake. Accommodating from 1-15 passengers.
2. Mtk Cruises
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5.0 based on 149 reviews
Mtk presents Tomoka, a 40' USCG inspected tour vessel for 33 people. Tomoka will guide you through the history of Montauk harbor till present day, then off to circle our 900 acre lake that is part of the harbor. We also offer paddle board tours as private charters. Bring your beverages and food.
3. Alyssa Ann Sportfishing
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5.0 based on 212 reviews
Sportsfishing Montauk since 1971, we are family owned and operated 6 passenger Sportsfishing vessel specializing in inshore/offshore fishing between the months of May through November.
4. Sailing Montauk's Catamaran Mon Tiki
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5.0 based on 199 reviews
Sailing Montauk presents Mon Tiki Largo—a US Coast Guard Certified eco-conscious catamaran inspired by traditional Polynesian double-canoe designs. Come aboard for one of our daily scheduled sailing trips, or use your imagination to create your own special seafaring adventure. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome! Mon Tiki is the only US Coast Guard certified sailing vessel operating full-time in Montauk. We offer both "walk-on" daysailing and sunset cruise and private charters for groups of any size. Let's go sailing!
5. Montauk Point Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 1,443 reviews
Located on the tip of Long Island, the oldest lighthouse in New York State offers a museum, gift shop and tours.
Reviewed By N2647LQdavidw - Waddington, United States
A must see attraction. This beautiful Lighthouse on the tip of Long Island is worth the trip .You can have a picnic and take a tour and climb to the top of the lighthouse with spectacular views. And you better hurry cause it might go over the edge sooner or later
6. Ditch Plains
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Located on the Montauk Peninsula, this popular beach is noted for excellent surfing and body boarding.
Reviewed By fuwa1818 - Cincinnati, United States
Beautiful in the mornings! Not very crowded and mainly friendly locals out on the water. Catch a lesson with Coreyswave if you'd like to learn. Surf is consistently good for beginners in the summer. IMPORTANT: If you're visiting, none of the lots are open to cars without an East Hampton beach parking permit. I parked in the free lot at Shadmoor State Park and took the 20 min walk to Ditch. Phenomenal way to start the day with a clear mind!
7. Hither Hills State Park
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By CherryTravels17 - New Jersey, United States
My husband and I visited Hither Hills State Park on a Saturday. It is quite large and with minimal cell service in the area, we got lost looking for the Coastal Trail. We came across the Walking Dunes Trail by accident. (There was free parking on the street bordering the trail.) We only did the first loop but it was very unique and featured views of the water, dunes and forest. We later found the Coastal Trail and parked in the lot at the end of Navy Road. (Parking was free.) The trail was easy and had a nice mix of forest and water views.
8. Montauk Point State Park
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4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By JohnRegoPark - Rego Park, United States
It's a far place, no doubt about it, but it is really worth it. The ride from New York is generally smooth until you get to the Hamptons when all of a sudden the highway becomes a street, and there are lights. The park itself is wonderfully laid out. There is ample parking, bathroom facilities, picnic tables, and hiking paths. You can get down to the water and walk around the base of the lighthouse. The lighthouse itself is not to be missed. There is a small charge to get into the museum which is the bottom floor of the lighthouse. The exhibits chart the history of the lighthouse, which has never been moved. The efforts to keep the sea at bay are very interesting. Because of covid restrictions, there is no place to buy food here. This is a wonderful day trip from anywhere on Long Island and will supply a lasting memory.
9. Second House Museum
10. Gin Beach
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
This is a great little beach at the eastern end of Lake Montauk. Windy end of the Lake. Follow the road to the airport and keep going. Nice drive. Some of the reviews say it’s a restaurant - I don’t think so but there are restaurants around.
