subject: Scour For Affordable Hotel And Flight Deals And Find Tips On Major Cultural Attractions And Events [print this page] Winter Holidays in Montauk Hotels Winter Holidays in Montauk Hotels
Although Montauk is a popular beach town, it is not short on tourists vacationing during the winter. Visitors who want to avoid the summer crowds travel to Montauk between October and March. Because winter is low season, vacation packages are usually great deals as most room rates during this period are very affordable. Most Montauk hotels are closed during this time but there are a few that remain open all year round, including Sail Inn, Kennys Tipperary, Gurneys Resort & Spa, Windward Shores Ocean Resort, Daunt's Albatross Motel, Royal Atlantic Beach Resort, Montauk Manor, and The Crows Nest. There are many Montauk attractions you can enjoy 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. Climb to the observation deck if the lighthouse is open, or saunter on the beach where you might be able to spot a few wintering seals.
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. Theres the championship-grade, 18-hole Montauk Downs State Park golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, at the end of the island. It has a putting green, a driving range, a pro shop that provides private golf lessons, an attractive restaurant with a balcony where guests can get good views of Montauk, and a grill area where breakfast and lunch are served. Family members who are not as enthusiastic about golf as you are can spend their time on six Har-Tru tennis courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a kiddie wading pool inside the park.
Seal Watching Tours from Montauk Hotels
At the Montauk Point State Park in Montauk, New York, seals are a major attraction. Visitors can spot up to four seal species on the rocky beaches of Montauk Point where these sea mammals sun themselves during the winter. From Montauk hotels, you can take a 3-hour stroll along the beach to observe these friendly pinnipeds. It is recommended to join a guided tour so as not to disturb the haul-out zone. Visitors who want to watch the seals should stay at least 70 yards (64 meters) away from the resting marine mammals. During the tour you will also be able to observe different bird species and other marine geology creatures. Naturalists from the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, as well as those from the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, will lead seal walks on Fridays and weekends throughout the winter. It is recommended to wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes for walking on sand and rocks, and to bring binoculars so you can see the seals up close.
Montauk Hotels and Long Island Attractions
New Yorkers are lucky to have a nearby relaxing destination like Long Island when they need to unwind from the frenzy of the city. Apart from it's accessibility from New York, it presents various opportunities to thousands of tourists for rest and relaxation with it's unspoiled beaches, lovely sunsets, picturesque views, and family-centered activities. 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. Water parks are popular with kids, and Long Island has some of the most thrilling rides and attractions around. 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. At Lazerland and Laser Kingdoms, they can play laser tag. 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.
