Montauk
The eastern tip of Long Island, in the Town of East Hampton.
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A New State Historic Marker Tells Second House's Story, From 1746 Shepherds to Montauk Museum
by Long Island Wave ·A William G. Pomeroy Foundation marker now stands at Second House on Old Montauk Highway, telling how a 1746 shepherds' house became an inn, a home and a museum.
Montauk's Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Started by a Few Friends in 1976, Runs for the 50th Time
by Long Island Wave ·The John Keeshan Memorial Montauk Turkey Trot holds its 50th run on Thanksgiving, November 26, with 3- and 6-mile courses from the chamber at 10 a.m. Entry is $20.
The Montauk Lighthouse Lights Up for the Season on November 28, and Santa Lands There the Next Morning
by Long Island Wave ·Lighting the Lighthouse returns to Montauk Point on Saturday, November 28 at 4 p.m., free, with live holiday music, hot chocolate and Santa photos the next day.
Ninety Years After a Blizzard Took His Life, Montauk Point Has an Overlook Named for Trooper Clark Lewis
by Long Island Wave ·New York State Police Troop L dedicated the Montauk Point East Overlook to Trooper Clark C. Lewis, who died when his patrol car overturned in a 1936 snowstorm on Route 27.
Montauk's Offshore Art and Film Festival Returns This Weekend for Year Five
by Long Island Wave ·The fifth annual Offshore Art and Film Festival screens short films October 23 at Montauk Yacht Club and October 24 at the Montauk Playhouse.
Montauk's Day Camp on Fort Pond Is Now Town Land, Bought So It Stays a Camp
by Long Island Wave ·East Hampton closed on the 4.14 waterfront acres under Pathfinder Day Camp for $7.25 million, with the goal of keeping the 1964 Montauk camp running.
Long Island Is Getting an 80-Mile Theodore Roosevelt Trail, From Oyster Bay to Montauk
by Long Island Wave ·Suffolk County announced a Theodore Roosevelt tourism trail tracing his 80-mile route from Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay through Sayville to Montauk.
A New Restaurant Is Taking Shape on Montauk's Old Sel Rrose Corner
by Long Island Wave ·A company named Just Off the Ocean is preparing a full restaurant and bar at 4 South Elmwood Avenue, the Montauk building that held Zum Schneider and Sel Rrose.
The Amistad Came Ashore at Montauk in 1839. The Week That Remembers It Is Back August 26
by Long Island Wave ·Remembering La Amistad 1839 returns to Montauk August 26 to 29 with a shoreline ceremony at Culloden Point, a workshop, an evening celebration and a film screening.
Montauk Brewing Takes Over the Old Port Jeff Brewing Space, and the First Official Pour Is August 19
by Long Island Wave ·Montauk Brewing has opened its first taproom beyond the East End at 22 Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson, with a grand opening celebration set for August 19.
Sunrise Wind Is About Half Built, and the First Turbine Is Standing 30 Miles Off Montauk
by Long Island Wave ·New York's largest offshore wind project is roughly halfway through construction. What is finished, what is left, and what Suffolk County actually gets out of it.
The Trail Meant to Run From Manhattan to Montauk Starts Building This Year
by Long Island Wave ·A nearly 200-mile trail from Manhattan to Montauk begins with 12 miles between Brentwood and Bethpage. Here is what is funded, what is not, and when.
Rare Orca Sighting Off Montauk Stuns Long Island Researchers and Shark Camp Students
by Long Island Wave ·A solitary killer whale surfaced roughly 10 nautical miles off Montauk this week, in one of the rarest wildlife sightings recorded in Long Island waters this summer.
Long Island on Screen: The Gold Coast Estates and the Montauk Beach in Eternal Sunshine
by Long Island WaveThe Gold Coast built 500 mansions and about 200 survive, several open to the public. Plus the Montauk locations behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
The Top Marinas in Montauk: Exploring Star Island Yacht Club & Marina, Westlake Fishing Lodge, and Sportsman's Dock
by Long Island WaveFind the perfect marina for your Montauk getaway with our guide to the best, including Star Island Yacht Club & Marina, Westlake Fishing Lodge, and Sportsman's
Raise a Glass at the Best Bars in Montauk
by Long Island WaveExplore the vibrant nightlife scene in Montauk with our guide to the best bars in the area, including The Point Bar & Grill, The Montauket, Shagwong, Seaside House Bar, and The Beach Club at Gurney's
Explore the Best Shops in Montauk for a Memorable Shopping Experience
by Long Island WaveFrom Montauk Surf & Sports to Montauk Corner Store, Homeport, Versus, and Montauk General Store, find out where to go for the ultimate shopping experience in
Montauk Village Hosting Monday Night Concerts Throughout the Summer 🎶
by Long Island WavePopular Monday Night Concerts being hosted by the Village of Montauk have been a smash hit with residents and Long Islanders far and wide. These events, known as Summer Concerts on the Green are ongoing, and will…
Montauk Lighthouse Triathlon to be Held on July 18 🏊🚴🏃
by Long Island WaveThe 2021 Montauk Lighthouse Triathlon will see racers through historic and beautiful portions of Montauk, from Gin Beach to Gosman’s Dock, and finally Montauk
Montauk Point Lighthouse is a Must-See Historical Destination With Amazing Views
by Long Island WaveMontauk Point Lighthouse is located at the far eastern end of Long Island and continues to serve as a beacon for ships to navigate with. The stunning landmark was built in 1792 as the first lighthouse in New York State,…
Tacos at the Old Relish: Ditch Is Making Kings Park Its Third Beach Town
by Long Island Wave ·The Montauk-inspired surf shack behind Ditch in Bay Shore and Port Jefferson has bought Kings Park's former Relish diner for restaurant number three.
A Chowder Contest, 100 Food Vendors and One Last Cruise: Your Long Island Long Weekend
by Long Island Wave ·Six plans for the three-day weekend: Montauk's 45th fall festival, a 100-vendor food fest in Deer Park, apple season at Mill Neck and more.
Long Island's Lighthouses: The Five You Can Actually Go Inside
by Long Island Wave ·Long Island has around 20 lighthouses and only five you can enter. A guide to Montauk Point, Fire Island, Horton Point, Huntington Harbor and Bug Light.
How to Choose a Marketing Agency on Long Island: What Business Owners Should Ask in 2026
by Long Island WaveWith more than a hundred agencies between Great Neck and Montauk, choosing a marketing partner is one of the highest-leverage decisions a Long Island business makes. Here is what separates the contenders, and the five questions to ask before you sign.
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