You don’t have to hop on an airplane to get some fun in the sun and enjoy the beach! Montauk is an incredible place for soaking up rays, settling into the sand, and taking a quick dip in the Atlantic. Whether you’re looking for a family friendly day out, or you are looking for an intimate day out with friends, your partner, or even a solo trip, there’s ample options for beach date fun, watersports, sailing, fishing, and more!
Book a room at these beachside lodgings and you’ll be a hop, skip, and a jump away from all the nautical, beachy fun that Montauk has to offer:
Check out a few of our picks for must-see beaches of Montauk:
Ditch Plains Beach is an iconic destination for surfing, and even if you’re not a seasoned pro you can sign up for a lesson from the local instructors and surf clubs. Arrive earlier in the day if you’d like to beat the crowds, because this family friendly beach gets pretty busy!
Gin Beach is great to do a little boat watching, fishing, or to bring little ones for a romp through the sand followed by a swim. It’s also great to take a stroll on the jetties and snap some photos of the sky and shoreline. And when summer is in full swing, you can grab a quick snack from one of the local food trucks that stop by.
Gosman’s Beach is on the smaller side, but it’s close by to plenty of local shops to explore and restaurants to grab a quick bite. It would make a great option for those who love to sit and read by the shore, but don’t necessarily want to participate in extensive watersports.
Kirk Park Beach is very picturesque and perhaps the quieter end of beach locations on Montauk. Known for its large, open beach with plenty of soft, white sand, this is the place to go if you’re looking for something less hectic.
Explore even more of Montauk’s Beaches by clicking here, and find even more destinations including guarded and unguarded options, and places for surfing, kayaking, and then some.
Montauk is also a top tier spot for the anglers in your family, and it’s an amazing opportunity to catch some real legendary sized fish. You’ll find 3 varieties of tuna, Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Albacore, along with Striped Bass, Summer Flounder aka Fluke, Porgy, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, and even sharks! You can book a charter fishing trip, rent a private boat, bring your own boat, or even fish from shore.
If you prefer a lowkey day of fishing off the shoreline, on the docks, or in a small boat, here’s some of our picks for more relaxing spots to fish in Montauk:
But if you prefer to have more of a social day out, you may want to book a spot or rent a boat for Sailing and Fishing charters of Montauk:
For those who haven’t quite got bearings on their sea legs, a walk near the ocean or a hike at some of the state park beaches might be more your speed. Check out these great options for seaside strolling:
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Amsterdam Beach State Park
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Montauk Point State Park
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Hither Woods Preserve
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Bluff Lookout
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Montauk Point Lighthouse
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Navy Beach Pier
If you’ve got a favourite spot to fish, swim, stroll, or stop and visit Montauk, feel free to leave us a comment on our social media! We’d love to include your input on a future post update!
