Free to enter during the winter months, Camp Hero State Park encompasses 415 acres of diverse landscape including heavily wooded areas, a long expanse of beachfront along the Atlantic Ocean, and an historic military installation. Specific features of Camp Hero are magnificent pristine maritime forests, freshwater wetlands, spectacular ocean vistas, and dramatic bluffs rising from the beach. Fun fact, Camp Hero was the inspiration for Stranger Things, and the script was originally titled, Montauk.

Best for: A daytime walk or a proposal involving the Montauk Monster.

Recommend: Radar tower, Battery 112, Cliffs

Distance: 15 minutes from Montauk village by car

An historic lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park at the easternmost point of Long Island. They offer lighthouse tours and have a historic museum.

Best for: Afternoon activity

Recommend: Tour & museum

Distance: 12 minutes from Montauk village by car

A luxury beachside hotel, Spa and restaurant in the Hamptons.

Best for: Afternoon activity, Dinner

Recommend: Giant sprinkle cookies at the cafe, massage at the spa.

Distance: 11 minutes from Montauk village by car

Everybody loves a "Montauk" branded hoodie. For the best Montauk merch, walk down Main Street and stop by one of the local souvenir shops.

Best for: Shopping, eating

Recommend: Souvenir shops

Oudoor mini golf on the water.

Best for: Afternoon activity

Recommend: Only do this if the weather is nice

Distance: In Montauk village

Bagels galore. A NY staple, and a must-stop for out-of-town guests. There are multiple locations out east, but the closest one to Montauk is on S Etna Ave.

Best for: Breakfast, lunch

Recommend: Everything bagel with the works - Cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, tomato, red onion.

Distance: In Montauk village

Quaint wood-paneled diner serving traditional breakfast fare, along with burgers & sandwiches in the heart of Montauk.

Best for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Recommend: Blueberry pancakes

Distance: In Montauk village

Classic diner food in Montauk with plenty of options for folks with dietary restrictions.

Best for: Breakfast

Recommend: Eggs benedict or pancakes with compote

Distance: In Montauk village

Serving burgers and homemade ice cream in Montauk since 1967.

Best for: Lunch

Recommend: Chocolate peanut butter ice cream

Distance: In Montauk village

NYC-style pizzas & Italian dishes are served in a casual dining room or from a take-out counter.

Best for: Lunch, Dinner

Recommend: Pizza

Distance: In Montauk village

Healthy breakfast & lunch menus feature many organic choices plus fruit smoothies in a quirky cafe.

Best for: Breakfast, Lunch

Recommend: Wraps

Distance: In Montauk village

Beer tasting in the heart of Montauk.

Best for: Beer tasting

Recommend: Beer

Distance: In Montauk village

An amazing local cafe and coffee shop in Amagansett. They have great prices, amazing food, and plenty of options for all dietary restrictions.

Best for: Breakfast, lunch

Recommend: BEC or BLT

Distance: 23 minutes from Montauk by car

The Clubhouse has a bowling alley, mini golf (seasonal,) an arcade, a restaurant, a sports bar, and occasional live entertainment.

Best for: Dinner, drinks

Recommend: Burger & fries

Distance: 45 minutes from Montauk by car

Situated in the village of East Hampton on Long Island's storied East End, BookHampton, a local, independent bookstore, provides a vibrant year-round environment for discovering books that intrigue, amuse, educate, and inspire.

Distance: 30 minutes from Montauk by car

Nationally known acts and local heroes appear at an intimate live music club in an old house.

Best for: A drink and live music

Distance: 23 minutes from Montauk by car

A friendly neighborhood park with boutique storefronts, eateries, wellness shops, and more, nestled in the heart of Amagansett.

Best for: A coffee, light shopping, an afternoon walk

Recommend: Innersleeve Records and Rosies Cafe.

Distance: 24 minutes from Montauk by car.

The Sag Harbor Cinema is a new, state-of-the-art triplex movie theater located in the village of Sag Harbor, NY.

As a community-based cinema, the Sag Harbor Cinema is dedicated to presenting the past, present, and future of the Movies, and to preserving the film-going experience.

Best for: A movie or a drink

Recommend: the Popcorn

Distance: 48 minutes from Montauk village by car