Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MONTAUK & AROUND
Once a sleepy and humble stepsister to the Hamptons, these days Montauk, at the far
eastern end of Long Island, draws a fashionable, younger crowd and even a hipster sub-
set to its beautiful beaches. Longtime residents, fishermen and territorial surfers round
out a motley mix that makes the dining and bar scene more democratic compared to oth-
er Hamptons villages. At the very eastern, wind-whipped tip of the South Fork is
Mon-
tauk Point State Park
, with its impressive, 1796
Montauk Point Lighthouse
(
631-668-2544;
www.montauklighthouse.com
; adult/child $9/4; 10:30am-5:30pm, hours vary)
,
the fourth oldest still-active lighthouse in the US. You can camp a few miles west of
Old Montauk Hwy)
, right on the beach; just reserve early during summer months. Several
miles to the north is the Montauk harbor, with dockside restaurants and hundreds of boats
in the marinas.
You'll find a string of standard motels near the entrance to the town beach, including
$135, ste from $185; )
. A few miles west, just across the street from the beach, is
Sun-
rise Guesthouse
( 631-668-7286;
www.sunrisebnb.com
;
681 Old Montauk Hwy; r $125-185;
)
, a modest and comfortable B&B.
Two great places to wind down the day (from May to October) with drinks and hearty,
fresh seafood are the roadside restaurants
Clam Bar
( 631-267-6348; 2025 Montauk Hwy;
mains $7-14; noon-8pm, weather permitting)
and
Lobster Roll
( 631-267-3740; 1980 Mon-
tauk Hwy; mains $10-12; 11:30am-10pm summer)
aka 'Lunch,' now in its fifth decade, both
on the highway between Amagansett and Montauk.
North Fork & Shelter Island
Mainly, the North Fork is known for its unspoiled farmland and wineries - there are
close to 30 vineyards, clustered chiefly around the towns of Jamesport, Cutchogue and
provides details of the local wine trail, which runs along Rte 25 north of Peconic Bay.
One of the nicer outdoor settings for a tasting is the
Peconic Bay Winery
(
631-734-7361;
www.peconicbaywinery.com
;
31320 Main Rd, Cutchogue)
; this also means it's pop-
ular with bus and limo-loads of partiers. Beforehand, stop at popular
Love Lane Kitchen
(240 Love Lane; mains $9-28; 7am-9:30pm, Thu-Mon, 7am-4pm Tue & Wed)
in Matituck for a
meal, especially weekend brunch.
The main North Fork town and the place for ferries to Shelter Island,
Greenport
is a
charming, laid-back place lined with restaurants and cafes, including family-owned
