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Before you go
Your trip to Montauk.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Montauk – New York Destination Hamptons
How to get there
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Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) Ronkonkoma · 115 km
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) New York · 180 km
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Montauk Station (Long Island Rail Road) 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The Long Island Rail Road station is about 1.5 km from downtown, at the end of the line from New York City. Hampton Jitney buses stop in the village. Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is about 115 km away, and JFK about 180 km.
How many days
One day for the lighthouse, Camp Hero and the beach; two days to add Hither Hills and a boat trip.
When to go
June through September for the beach and surfing. September and October have milder days and fewer people. In winter the wind is strong and many houses and restaurants close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Very helpful, because the lighthouse, parks and beaches are spread out. There are taxis and bike rentals in the center.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Montauk
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Morning
Montauk Point Lighthouse
Start at the Montauk Point Lighthouse, climb the tower and walk the surrounding trails with ocean views.
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Afternoon
Camp Hero State Park
Head to neighboring Camp Hero State Park, with the old military base, the giant radar and the cliffs.
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Late afternoon
Hither Hills State Park
Go to Hither Hills State Park and walk the moving dunes, the Walking Dunes, on the Napeague Bay side.
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Evening
Montauk Harbor
Have dinner near the harbor, with seafood and the return of the fishing boats.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Montauk?
Climb the Montauk Point Lighthouse, hike the Camp Hero cliffs, go to the beach and the dunes at Hither Hills, and go sportfishing from the harbor.
How to get to Montauk by train?
By the Long Island Rail Road; Montauk is the last station on the line from New York City.
Is Montauk good for surfing?
Yes. Beaches like Ditch Plains and the breaks near Camp Hero attract surfers, especially late summer and autumn.
How many days to stay in Montauk?
One to two days, covering the lighthouse, the parks and the beach.