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Montauk Beaches

Montauk beaches are consistently ranked among the best in the country. Rolling breakers meet the shores filled with white sand and rolling dunes. Lined with up to 70-foot high bluffs, the coastline stretches all the way to the point. On the North side of Montauk, the beaches can be rocky but offer great treasure hunts.

Culloen Point

Culloden Point

Overview

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.


Photo by Christopher J Kirby

Facilities

Parking: Town permit required.

Lifeguards: No. Swimming prohibited.

Concession: No.

Facilities: No

Location: Soundview Drive, Montauk, NY

Map: Culloden Point

Ditch Plains

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: East Hampton Town Resident or Non-Resident Parking Permit required. There are three parking areas. Non-resident or permits received from a motel will not be honored in this lot.

Lifeguards: On duty in season 

Concession: Food trucks serving breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Facilities: Outdoor showers and restrooms

Location: 18 Ditch Plains Rd, Montauk, NY 11954

Map: Ditch Plains

East Lake Beach (Gin Beach)

Overview

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. 

Facilities

Parking: East Hampton residents only

Lifeguards: On duty in season 

Concession:  No

Facilities: Restrooms and outdoor showers

Location: North side of Montauk at the very end of East Lake Drive

Map: East Lake Beach

Edison Beach "Nick's Beach"

Overview

Offers lifeguard training and has surfing.


Photo by Wendy Connett / Alamy Images

Facilities

Parking: No public parking lot but parking near the beach

Lifeguards: On duty in season 

Concession:  No

Facilities: Restrooms are available across the street at the beach entrance.

Location: South Edison Street, Montauk, NY 11954 (End of South Edison Street at Nick’s on the Beach restaurant)

Map: Edison Beach
 

Sunset Beach

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: Nearby 

Concession: No

Facilities: No

Location: 469-493 County Rd 77, Montauk, NY
 

Gurneys-The Beach Club

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking but space is limited

Concession: Café and Restaurant

Facilities: Restrooms and full service spa

Location:  290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
 

Hither Hills "Eddie Ecker Park"

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: Open to non-campers for a parking fee of $10 per day

Lifeguards: On duty on the weekends starting on Memorial Day and then daily at the end of June.

Concession:  Yes

Facilities: Playground, picnic tables, outdoor showers, restrooms and a changing are.

Location: 50 South Fairview Avenue, Montauk, NY 11954
 

Kirk Park Beach

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking on the west side of the lot Lifeguards: On duty on the weekends starting on Memorial Day and then daily at the end of June.  

Concession: Restaurants and retail shops within walking distance,

Facilities: Restrooms in the parking lot, showers, and picnic areas in Kirk Park directly across the street

Location: The west end of Montauk Village
 

Fort Pond Bay

Navy Road

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking in the park

Concession: Navy Beach Restaurant close by

Facilities: No

Location: Navy Rd (Shore Rd), Montauk, NY 11954
 

South Lake Beach

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: East Hampton residents only

Lifeguards: No  

Concession: Restaurants and retail shops within walking distance

Facilities: Restrooms in the parking lot, and picnic areas in Kirk Park directly across the street

Location: Approximately two miles from Montauk Village
 

Marram Hotel -Terrace Beach

Overview

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.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking for guests

Lifeguards: No  

Concession: On-site café

Facilities: Restrooms

Location: 21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk, NY 11954
 

West Lake Drive

Overview

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

Facilities

Parking: Permits are free to residents, but non-residents must buy seasonal parking and launching passes. 

Lifeguards: No. Swimming is prohibited. Concession: Trailer available for food and drinks

Facilities: Restrooms in the parking lot, and picnic areas in Kirk Park directly across the street

Location: W Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
 

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