Montauk Beaches

Culloden Point is a small peninsula north of Montauk, New York, that marks the east entrance to Fort Pond Bay from Gardiners Bay with a nice view of the Block Island Sound.

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Known as the “Surfers Beach”, Ditch Plains continues to be the favorite ocean beach in Montauk and hosts many competitions throughout the season. Located just two miles east of the village.

Popular with families and children and those wanting to enjoy a quiet sunset with someone special, visitors to this small, picturesque beach will enjoy the expansive open skyline and lack of crowds..A favorite for those wanting to watch the boats coming in and out of Montauk Harbor. 

Offers lifeguard training and has surfing.

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Yes, you guessed it, one of the best places in the Hamptons to watch some of the most unbelievable sunsets on the island. Stay at some of the local hotels providing beach access, seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby, or park nearby and bring a chair and a bottle of wine.

It is sometimes difficult to describe the breathtaking views of this beach and the location of the infamous Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa, the only luxury hotel in the Hamptons located directly on the beach. From the moment you pull-in, perched on top of a slight hill on the road, until you take the stroll to the beach, you'll wonder why you ever have to leave this place (you don't if you join as a member). This full-service beach experience is complete with beach chairs, umbrellas, towel service and king-size day beds (non-resort guests can rent daybeds and make use of the 30,000 square-foot Seawater Spa complete with an ocean-fed seawater pool). Day passes are available that includes the café and restaurant, gym, pool that overlooks the ocean, hot tub, sauna, steam room, relaxation room, a robe and towels.

Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas, fireplaces, fishing (saltwater, ocean surf casting, freshwater pond), a sandy ocean beach for swimming, playing fields, a playground, and a 165-site campground on the ocean. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad, and pine trees. Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking, and cross-country ski trails are throughout the park. There are 168 tent and trailer campsites with showers, a store, dump station, and horseshoes.

Very popular ocean beach at the eastern end of Montauk near the entrance to Montauk Village. Also commonly referred to as "Umbrella Beach" or "IGA Beach" because it is located near the Montauk IGA grocery store.

Located on Fort Pond Bay, a location once occupied by the US Navy in WWII, this beach is family friendly even though a bit rocky. A great location to anchor your boat, paddleboard, hike one of the trails in Navy Road Park or fish off the pier.

Secluded site with a beautiful sandy beach. For paddlers, it is not as sheltered as you would think from its location and can be pretty rough in the wind.

Located at the new Marram Hotel, Terrace gets its name from the old Atlantic Terrace Hotel. The Marram Hotel is the only oceanfront, luxury boutique resort in the heart of Montauk. Terrace is famous among the locals and surfing community. You can also walk the beach to nearby Shadmoor Park. The hotel is also home to Mostrador Marram, a refined Latin American restaurant with cuisine led by award-winning chef Fernando Trocca and restaurateur Martín Pittaluga of José Ignacio’s La Huella & Mostrador Santa Teresita.

Grab some Baja Fish Tacos and a margarita at tt's Montauk (466 West Lake Dr., Montauk) and head out to West Lake Drive for a picnic on the beach. Facing the bay, the water is clear and calm.

Grab some Baja Fish Tacos and a margarita at tt's Montauk (466 West Lake Dr., Montauk) and head out to West Lake Drive for a picnic on the beach. Facing the bay, the water is clear and calm