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1. Montauk Point Lighthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Montauk Point Lighthouse
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2. Camp Hero State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Camp Hero State Park
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3. Hither Hills State Park

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Hither Hills State Park
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4. Montauk Yacht Club

Montauk Yacht Club
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5. Navy Beach, Montauk, NY

Category: Beaches
Navy Beach, Montauk, NY
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6. Lake Montauk

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Lake Montauk
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7. Ditch Plains

Ditch Plains
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8. Gosmans Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Gosmans Restaurant
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9. Montauk Point State Park

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Montauk Point State Park
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10. Montauk Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Montauk Brewing Company
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11. Scarpetta Beach Restaurant

Category: Beaches
Scarpetta Beach Restaurant
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12. Double D Charters

Category: Museums & Culture
Double D Charters
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13. Naturally Good Foods and Cafe

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Naturally Good Foods and Cafe
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14. Montauk Downs State Park

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Montauk Downs State Park
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15. Shadmoor State Park

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Shadmoor State Park
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16. The Montauk Beach House

Category: Beaches
The Montauk Beach House
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17. The Ocean Resort Inn

Category: Accommodations
The Ocean Resort Inn
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18. Inlet Seafood

Category: Food & Drink
Inlet Seafood
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

While only about 3,000 people live in Montauk permanently, many people come to this charming Long Island hamlet for the magnificent white sandy beaches, miles of hiking trails, wine tasting and excellent restaurants. Montauk is full of history, from its 1797 lighthouse to the quaint Second House, a farmhouse built the same year.

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