The notebook of Long Island, the Hamptons and Montauk
Find another way to see the sea.
Atlantic beaches, affluent villages, lighthouses, dunes and wild end of Long Island.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Long Island, the Hamptons and Montauk
Atlantic beaches, affluent villages, lighthouses, dunes and wild end of Long Island.
The discovery of Long Island, Hamptons and Montauk is centred around Montauk Point, Jones Beach and Sag Harbor. The stay thus alternates between the coast, the countryside and the natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: summer traffic and high prices. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Montauk Point
- Jones Beach
- Sag Harbor
- Fire Island
Before you choose
- Summer traffic
- High prices
- Useful off-train car
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Phare
Montauk Point Light
Montauk Point Light clearly mark the end of Long Island, where the low coast meets the Atlantic without fireworks. It is seen as a strong geographical landmark; the surrounding promenade opens onto an open sea and a clear idea of the eastern line of the island.
Range
Jones Beach State Park
Jones Beach State Park offers a large, organized beach and very symbolic of the seaside culture of New York. The structure of the site and the attendance make it a popular but legible version of the shore, useful for those who want to test a sea day from the metropolis.
Port village
Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor retains the character of an ancient whale hunting port that became a residential town, with docks, historic houses and active streets. The walk between Main Street and marina highlights the continuity between the merchant past and the present sophisticated coastline.
Protected Littoral
Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore protects a long barrier of dunes, beaches, pine forests and carless communities, separated from Long Island by the bay. The arrival by ferry already requires a slowing down, then the footbridges and paths lead to a very exposed coastline. The site especially talks to travelers who love open beaches without heavy animation.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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The nearest destinations
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