Montauk Bites

We got a taste of Montauk during the tail end of the weekend as opposed to the height of the weekend, which I imagine is a different pace. It's a popular destination now and apparently the places that were charming, I'm told are a bit of a "scene" on a Saturday night. That said, come as you are, when you want and enjoy the tip of Long Island, a place where a casual laid back lifestyle reigns. For me, I prefer when the crowds disperse and you're left with the locals and the vacationers. But then again, who doesn't like a little more space to themselves on the beach?


How to get there:
LIRR. The Long Island Rail Road takes you right into town. It's a long train ride but it's direct and you skip out on traffic. Weekdays the schedule isn't as accommodating but it's an option.
Rent a car.

Thing to do/see:
Montauk Point Lighthouse
surf
stand up paddle board
bike ride
spend the day at the beach
BBQ
relax
repeat all of the above

Eat:
South Edison
Dureya's
Navy Beach
MTK Cafe
Sloppy Tuna
Lunch for lobster rolls

Stay:
Ruschmeyer's
Surf Lodge
Sole East
rent a house (yes, please)

Stay bitten ;)