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Situated on the eastern part of Long Island, Montauk only takes a short train or bus ride from the city of New York. For people who are planning island day trips to unwind on the beach, take relaxing walks in the park, or go on a surfing or sports fishing adventure will find this island the perfect choice. Montauk is home to many bed and breakfasts, inns, and motels so you can easily find a place to crash before you explore this popular beach town. Although most Montauk hotels are open only from April to November, you will still find some that cater to tourists and fishermen the whole year. The best way to begin your island adventure is to head off to Penn Station in Manhattan to board the Long Island Rail Road for a 120-mile long ride. If you dont mind paying extra for a more comfortable seat, board one of the luxury coaches of the Hampton Jitney. The bus makes stops at 86th, 69th, 59th and 40th Streets in Manhattan which can take you to Montauk in three hours.
Montauk Hotels and Wedding Venues
Blessed with pristine beaches and amazing sunsets, Montauk provides the perfect backdrop to your dream destination wedding. Say I do on the beach, at the Montauk Point Lighthouse, or in one of the many luxurious East Hampton resorts. Montauk also has Protestant and Catholic churches that perform religious ceremonies for couples who prefer a more traditional wedding. Hire one of the wedding specialists at the Montauk Yacht Club so you arrive at your wedding fresh and relaxed. All the particulars of your special day will be handled by a pro, including wine list, menu, cake, flowers, dcor; your wedding planner may also book Montauk hotels for the bridal party and guests and throw in a romantic honeymoon package for the newlyweds. Like many popular beach wedding venues, Montauk has numerous hotels and restaurants offering wedding packages and deals for special events. Check out the options at Gurneys Inn, The Crowns Nest, The Harvest, Montauk Manor, Sole East, Montauk Point Lighthouse, Ricks Crabby Cowboy Caf, and East by Northeast.
Montauk Hotels near Long Island Beaches
Long Island has some of the best beaches in the world, sprawling on a coastline of more than 400 miles. Wide stretches of fine white sand, temperate ocean waters, stunning sunrise and sunset views, and high waves perfect for board surfing draw millions of visitors to Long Island every year. Sitting at the eastern tip of Long Island is Montauk, famously called "The End". Its beaches are so pristine yet exciting, making it a surfer's paradise and one of the best surf towns in America. Montauk features more than 20 marinas, a myriad of Montauk hotels and motels, plenty of seafood restaurants, a vibrant nightlife, beautiful golf courses, and a historic lighthouse that makes this seaside town a great place for a weekend getaway or family vacation. Take the kids to Hither Hills State Park where they can join sand castle building contests and enjoy the playgrounds. Long Island attractions also include Fire Island, Jones Beach, Robert Moses State Park, and the Hamptons.
Montauk Hotels Close to the Montauk Observatory
Facing the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern tip of Long Island, Montauk is the best place to view the night sky. A world-class observatory will be built by Montauk Observatory Incorporated, a nonprofit organization which owns a state-of-the-art telescope and provides free planetarium shows and astronomy lectures. This professional-grade telescope is currently situated at Third House, which is 2. 5 miles east of the Village on Montauk Highway, and is open to the public on evenings when the sky is clear. Guests staying at Montauk hotels can also attend star gazing parties with Montauk Observatory astronomers at the Theodore Roosevelt County Park. The best time to visit the Montauk Observatory is during April, when most cheap hotels in Montauk are open. Gurneys Inn, Hartmans Briney Breezes Motel, Ocean Resort Inn, East Deck Motel Family Resort, and Lido Resort Motel are offering great vacation deals. Plan a day trip to Montauk from New York City, where traveling is easy through buses and trains from Manhattan or a 3-hour drive on the Long Island Expressway.
