Montauk is a hamlet and is located in the town of East Hampton, in Suffolk County, New York.
It is located at the tip of the South Fork peninsula and has been used as an Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force base. Located 20 miles (32 km) off the Connecticut coast, it is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York State.
The Montauk Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in New York state. It is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.
Montauk is a major tourist destination and it boasts six state parks. It is particularly famous for its fishing (claiming to have more world saltwater fishing records than any other port in the world) and surfing.
The Deep Hollow Ranch is the oldest cattle ranch in the United States.
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Points of Interest and Annual Events
Montauk Lighthouse and Museum
New York State Parks
Hamptons Film Festival
Transportation Websites
Hampton Jitney
Long Island Railroad – LIRR
Local (Blue) Bus – Suffolk County Bus
Cross Sound Ferry
Viking Fleet