Montauk, New York, is a village at the east end of the Long Island peninsula. It’s known for its beaches, like Ditch Plains, with its strong Atlantic surf. At the peninsula’s tip, Montauk Point State Park is home to the 1796 Montauk Point Lighthouse. I personally prefer Montauk to the Hamptons simply because of it's laidback surfer attitude. But don't get me wrong, it is also a great place to stay if you plan to frequent East or South Hampton in the summer...
