Beaches

  • Private Beach Access

    Walk from your cottage to find a quiet stretch of the Montauk shoreline 10 minutes away on foot.

  • Ditch Plains Beach

    A legendary surfing beach with lifeguard protection. It’s popular for its swimming, surfing, and stunning cliff views. Enjoy hiking trails like Rheinstein Park. It features ADA accessible rest rooms, food truck(s), parking (Town of East Hampton residents only), and vehicular beach access (with Town permit).

  • Fort Pond Bay

    Discover one of Montauk's hidden gems. Overlooking Fort Pond Bay, this scenic waterfront park features a fishing pier, kayak and canoe launch, picnic areas, and direct access to the hiking trails of Hither Woods Preserve. It's the perfect spot to experience Montauk's quieter side, just minutes from Hither House.

Outdoor Adventures

  • Surfing

    Take a surf lesson at Ditch Plains and grab new surfwear at Air + Speed.

  • Fishing and Boating Charters

    Head to West Lake Drive to journey out into the Atlantic on a fishing charter to catch fresh fish or rent a boat for a day of tubing, water skiing, and jet skis.

  • Hiking trails

    Shadmoor State Park

    Hither Hills State Park

    Montauk Point State Park

    Camp Hero Trailhead

  • Horseback riding

    Deep Hallow Reach

    Rita’s Stables

Dining & Shopping

  • Dining

    Explore Montauk’s local restaurants like John’s Pancake House for breakfast, grab a smoothie at Naturally Good, dinner at West Lake Drive or Gosman’s Dock, and ice cream at John’s Drive-In.

  • Shopping

    Montauk has wonderful boutiques and surf shops. Shop summer dresses at NIBI MTK, summer wear at Kelly B., home goods at The 8th Drifter, and activewear and Montauk merch at Montauk Surf & Sports.

  • Local Events

    From the 4th of July fireworks to farmers’ markets and art shows, the Montauk community hosts memorable events for locals and visitors. Check out https://visitmontauk.org/events/ for your stay.