Comments on: Hamptons Recap | Montauk Travel Guide

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:14:13 +0000

Hello love! So happy you made it out to the east end. After reading this post I wanted to comment soooo much stuff about your time in Montauk since I’ve lived on Long Island my entire life. First of all SPOT FREAKIN’ ON with Surf Lodge. That place blows so hard. It was never like that either until they changed management and it’s such a terrible shame. I have many stories about that horrid place (another time). So Montauk’s history is that it’s an old fishing village. It’s not supposed to be “hip or cool” but of course the people want what they can’t have type of thing. Stinks about the weather you had but it sure is worth going back for certain reasons. My FAVORITE time to go is actually always in the OFF season. It’s not the greatest for the beach but honestly you can go to the beach anywhere on Long Island and it’s all the same but going out there has a different vibe when it’s quiet. It’s so serene and romantic. Devin and I especially love to go in late October (and hit up some apple picking or wineries on the way our and/or back from) and my personal favorite is when it’s snowy and quiet in December. You get to eat at the very very few restaurants that stay open year round (Harvest On Fort Pond is to die for) and take strolls on the beach with sweaters on and grab coffee and listen to the ocean. It’s so peaceful. I also recommend the horse back riding on the beach as well (better in early spring) and hiking the bluffs (Camp Hero). It’s even better if you are a NY State resident and you get a beach permit allowing drive on access (also great to camp). Mostly the point of going out there is to escape and take in nature. Of course it’s an amazing spot to fish as well which goes back to it’s original history. It was never meant to be “pretty”. To feel at “the end” of it all. Such a shame a lot of it has become a “scene” but I promise there are still some hidden gems and local charm to be had.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:20:38 +0000

In reply to Justine Erica. We'll have to add those to our list for the next trip!

By: Justine Erica

Justine Erica — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:31:47 +0000

I have yet to make the trip, but I think you would enjoy the sunflower fields & lavender fields out East! - Justine Erica | missjustinee.com

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:52:30 +0000

In reply to Jenna. Totally agreed. Montauk was visually different from the rest of the towns but there definitely still was the uppity vibe. Oh well!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:51:12 +0000

In reply to Natali. Thank you thank you!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:51:05 +0000

In reply to Diana Pearl. Thanks Diana!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:50:56 +0000

In reply to Life of Love. Thank you so much!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:50:50 +0000

In reply to Amanda Howard. Haha AGREED

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:50:37 +0000

In reply to Jackie. We drove down it but didn't really have the time to get out and explore. Next time!!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:50:17 +0000

In reply to Maureen Feeney. Oh yes exactly!! And thank you-- I always try and keep it real :)