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Hamlet on Long Island in the United States
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Montauk is a hamlet of 3,300 people (2010) in East Hampton on Long Island in New York.
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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.
A beautiful state park that has camp grounds, grills, and beach access and natural areas. It offers families, couples, and individuals a great place to enjoy a day or even a weekend. Great outdoor recreation.
Theodore Roosevelt County Park
Has long been a destination for visitors to the shores of Long Island's South Fork East End.
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.
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.
Jacuzzis for two, ocean-view rooms & suites.
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.
Overlooking Montauk's beaches with great ocean view from all their renovated rooms, each with a terrace or balcony. They have 1- and 2-room accommodations.
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.
By plane
East Hampton Airport (HTO) offers a larger runway suitable for light jets with a number of charter companies.
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.
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.
By boat
Seasonal ferry service operated by Viking Fleet 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.
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