subject: Buy Weekend New York Tickets And Ask About Common Tourist Attractions And Festivals [print this page] Montauk Hotels near Long Island Beaches Montauk Hotels near Long Island Beaches
With a coastline extending for more than 400 miles, Long Island features some of the best beaches on the planet. Long stretches of fine white sand, sunrise to sunset views, temperate Atlantic Ocean water, and moderate waves ideal for board surfing bring millions of tourists to Long Island every year. At the easternmost point of Long Island is Montauk, also known as "The End". It's beaches are pristine and known as a surfers paradise, making Montauk one of the best surf towns in the US. Montauk is an ideal destination for families on vacation and couples on a weekend getaway with its more than 20 marinas, vibrant nightlife, abundant seafood restaurants, diverse range of Montauk hotels and accommodation, exquisite golf courses, and historic lighthouse and parks. Kids will enjoy Hither Hills State Park for its playgrounds and sand caste building contests. The Hamptons, Fire Island, Robert Moses State Park, and Jones Beach are also great attractions on Long Island.
Montauk Hotels Offer Opportunities for Golf Vacations
The proximity of Long Island to the City of New York makes it a great place for city dwellers to drive out for a quick weekend getaway. Troop to Long Islands famous beaches and get a great tan, or book Montauk hotels for a fun sport fishing trip. Long Island is also a popular place to play golf. Golfers can go to Montauk Downs State Park located at the end of the island, where they will find a championship-grade, 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. Montauk Downs also has a putting green, a driving range, a pro shop offering private golf lessons for adults and kids, a charming restaurant with a wrap around veranda offering the best panoramic views of Montauk, and a grill area open for breakfast and lunch. For those who are not fond of golf but are eager for adventure, there are six Har-Tru tennis courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a childrens wading pool inside the park.
See Long Islands Sights from Montauk Hotels
The proximity of Long Island to Manhattan makes it an ideal destination for city folks looking to take a break from the pressures of living in New York. Each year, thousands of tourists go to this island to experience its famed immaculate shores, pretty sunsets, charming road views, and activities for the family. It is best to stay at Montauk hotels, where it is easy to go to the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, considered to be New Yorks oldest active lighthouse. Beside it is the Montauk Point State Park where surf fishing, trail hiking, and seal/whale watching are popular. For the kids, there are water parks as well as exciting rides. Take the entire family to Splish Splash in Calverton and enter Dr. Von Darks Tunnel of Terror a 40-foot plunge with 360-degree spins in total darkness. They can also play laser tag in either Lazerland or Laser Kingdoms. There is also a family roller coaster, carousels, go-karts, batting cages, a mini golf course, bumper boats, and a rock wall at Boomers, a nine-acre amusement park in Medford.
Montauk Hotels and Vacations for Winter
Montauk may be a popular beach destination but it is not lacking in tourists vacationing during the winter months. If you want to steer away from the summer crowd, visit Montauk from October to March. Because winter is low season, vacation packages are usually great deals as most room rates during this period are very affordable. Many Montauk hotels close for the winter, but there are some that stay open all year round, including The Crow's Nest, Montauk Manor, Royal Atlantic Beach Resort, Daunt's Albatross Motel, Windward Shores Ocean Resort, Gurney's Resort & Spa, Kenny's Tipperary, and Sail Inn. Montauk is still a great place to visit even when there is no sun. Visit Gosman's Dock at Montauk Harbor and check out the little shops and restaurants nearby. The views from the Montauk Point Lighthouse are beautiful any time of the year. Scale the lighthouse if the observation deck is open, or stroll on the beach where you can watch wintering seals during low tide.
