Things to do in Montauk

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Ditch Plains Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Ditch Plains Beach featuring a beach, surfing and general coastal views
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Montauk Point showing a pebble beach, general coastal views and a lighthouse
Shadmoor State Park which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

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1. Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse is a historic structure overlooking the ocean, with spectacular views and a museum. The 18th-century lighthouse has been an iconic part of Long Island’s landscape for more than 200 years and is still active as a navigation tool for seafarers.
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Montauk Point Lighthouse featuring a beach, general coastal views and a lighthouse

2. Montauk Point

With awe-inspiring coastal scenery, interesting history and a range of outdoor activities, Montauk Point is ideal for a day out. Explore the nature trails in Montauk Point State Park or climb Turtle Hill and learn about the history of the Montauk Point Lighthouse. From Montauk Point, the sweeping coastal panorama includes Block Island Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Montauk Point showing a pebble beach, general coastal views and a lighthouse

3. Ditch Plains Beach

Check the swell at Ditch Plains Beach, one of Montauk’s premier surf destinations. Renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and long surf breaks, Ditch Plains Beach is the perfect spot for novices and veterans. Explore the beach and enjoy its gorgeous scenery. You’ll see rugged cliffs and rolling dunes along its borders, as well as a beautifully uninterrupted Atlantic horizon.
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Ditch Plains Beach

4. Hither Hills State Park

Crashing ocean waves, grassy dunes and a sandy beach create wondrous scenery in Hither Hills State Park. Stretching across the narrow finger of land that beckons from Block Island Sound, the park features both bayside and ocean-fronting coastlines. Tackle the park’s hiking and biking trails in the warmer months or clip on your cross-country skis in winter.
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Hither Hills State Park which includes general coastal views and a beach

5. Shadmoor State Park

Shadmoor State Park is an idyllic getaway in Montauk, where pretty woodlands and freshwater wetlands are next to spectacular bluffs. Explore the hiking trails on the cliff top or clamber down to the broad sweep of ocean beach. With its gorgeous views and nature preserve, Shadmoor State Park is the perfect spot for a picnic.
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Shadmoor State Park which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

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Culloden Shores

While visiting Culloden Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Montauk and The Hamptons Beaches.

Culloden Shores