Explore Montauk
Located on the most eastern tip of Long Island, 118 miles (190 km) east of Manhattan, lies a small beach town—Montauk, with a winter population of 3,326 and a summer population of over 40,000. Whether you are a surfer, fisherman, sailor, adventurer or lover of both the sand and sea, Montauk leaves little to be desired anytime of year. Montauk has six state parks and its beaches rank among the top in the country. Great rolling breakers move in on miles of white glistening sand. Montauk is a surf mecca also known for phenomenal fishing and 70 foot high bluffs, which stretch all the way to the point.
We’ll never share our secret spots, but we will share a few fun things to do.
Hoodoos In Montauk
Hiking
Seal Haul Out, Only in Winter can you see seals, Montauk State Park (Seal Haulout)
Amsterdam Trail Montauk State Park (Warhol Estate)
Pine Ridge Trail, Montauk Lake Trail (Montauk State Park)
Shadmoor State Preserve Trail (Shadmoor State Park)
Montauk Point Park Trail, Point Woods Loop Trail (Camp Hero State Park)
Montauk Point Beach Beach Trail, Montauk Point Lighthouse (Montauk Point State Park)
Walking Dunes Trail, Petticoat Hill Trail, Napeague Trail, Elisha's Valley Trail, Fresh Pond
Trail, Rocky Point (Hither Hills State Park)
Montauk Surf Lessons
Beaches
Ditch Plains is popular with surfers. The super long break makes surfing ideal for newbies or veteran long borders. This iconic beach has beautiful cliffs rising at its western end at Shadmoor Park, restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguards during the summer season, and concession trailers that serve just about anything you're in the mood for. (Permit parking only).
Gin Beach is located on the south side also close to the Cottage. It's calm, great for families, with gentle water and sandy beaches. You can watch the boats come in and out of Montauk Harbor, or take a walk on the jetty. Restrooms, outdoor showers, a concession trailer, lifeguards during the summer season, and a nearby restaurant provide all the family needs for a day at the beach. (Permit parking only).
Hither Hills State Park is 4 miles west of town on old Montauk highway. Lifeguards daily from mid June through Labor Day. They offer a nice playground, picnic tables, outdoor showers, restrooms, a changing area, and a general store. This is a public beach so no permit necessary.
Kirk Beach lies just west of the village by the IGA supermarket. This sandy beach stretches over 500 feet. Park for free at Kirk Park parking lot. Public restrooms located next to the parking lot. Lifeguards, restaurants and stores are within walking distance, along with the park and picnic area across the street.
South Edison Beach is located at the heart of the village at the end of S. Edison St. This popular beach has a lifeguard on duty during the summer months, restaurants, restrooms, and stores nearby. Limited public parking
Navy Beach is on Fort Pond Bay and located on Industrial road (where the old Montauk town was once located). Calm Bay beach with good paddle boarding. (Permit parking only)
Pilates in Montauk
Fitness
New York Pilates (Heather Anderson) has a cult following in the city, and now they’re in Montauk. The space (inside an old-school building covered in weathered shingles) is cool factor. From their private patio, you can see both the ocean and the pond. There are fourteen reformers, so it's actually not so difficult to get into a class.
They offer a fully equipped gym with an abundance of cardio/strength equipment and free weights. BT consists of stair climbers, recumbent upright and spin bikes, Life Fitness and Precor Ellipticals, treadmills, Concept ll Rowers, powerlifting and squatting racks. They offer day passes, week pass, month pass, lockers and showers.
Their mission is to bring Soul to the people. One of a kind, rockstar instructors guide riders through an inspirational, meditative fitness experience that’s designed to benefit the body, mind and soul.
*Stand up during your first lesson*
* 1.5 hr Surf Lesson Required.