family travel guide ft. montauk, ny

montauk family style guide featuring lighthouse image
located at the eastern tip of long island, roughly 120-mile drive east of new york city, montauk is a place where families can trade citiscapes for seascapes, with pristine beaches and rolling waves. it’s a unique blend of outdoor adventure with small-town charm and the perfect backdrop for our summer campaign. we invite you to explore some of our favorite places to visit, whether you’re visiting for a weekend or an extended stay.

 

GETTING THERE

renting a car is a must in our book, especially if you’re traveling with your family. it will help make exploring and getting between locations that much easier since most things are spread out. fyi! if you’re coming from out of town, we suggest flying into ISP, LGA or JFK.

girls atlantic dot double bow one piece | petites pommes goggles | boys vintage stripe boardie | minnow surf club tote

TO STAY

rent a house

for our recent photo shoot, team minnow stayed in a charming rental, sea roost. set on a lush private knoll south of the highway, it overlooks hither hills beach. this private two-cottage property contains a few of the last remaining original fisherman cottages at hither hills built in the 1940s. 

the crow’s nest

if you’re craving a bit of luxury, the crow’s nest boasts stunning ocean views and its own restaurant that non-guests can even enjoy. this spot offers a stay in beautiful cottages or rooms in the inn and a variety of amenities with private access to lake montauk.

marram

a boutique oceanfront resort experience located in the heart of montauk. complete with a pool, on-site surf shop, natural interiors, this spot is an oasis.

collage of minnow surf camp hat, lobster roll and fries, minnow lunchbox, coin pouch, and girls french terry set

minnow surf club hatregatta red paisley coated lunchbox | three potato four surf money coin pouch | girls white and east end red french terry coverup top | girls east end red french terry shorts

TO EAT

round swamp farm

start your east hampton adventure with a picnic basket from round swamp farm — a country market, farm stand, fish market and bakery. their sandwiches are legendary…

lunch lobster roll

off montauk highway, grab a buttery soft lobster roll with a side of fries, then hit the art barge to check out whimsical crafts by local artisans and take in the stunning water view. 

joni’s kitchen

a favorite among team minnow. this restaurant serves up healthy sandwiches, salads, smoothies and the popular vegan banana bread.

save room for dessert!

end a sun-soaked day with a classic ice cream run at john’s drive-in. don’t forget a pit stop at fudge n stuff for a sugar fix.

collage of images of montauk, product image of beach moulds, unisex camp ringer tee, and boys french terry colorblock shorts

minnow x coast kids beach molds | unisex white cotton ringer tee | boys surfside blue colorblock french terry shorts

TO DO

montauk point lighthouse

climb the historic montauk point lighthouse for panoramic views and a little history lesson. explore the museum for a glimpse into montauk’s past.

hit the beach

ditch plains beach is a surfer’s paradise. if you’re a seasoned surfer, bringing your own board is ideal. however, if you’re new to surfing or traveling light, several surf shops in montauk offer surfboard rentals. check out montauk surf & sports for rentals.

shop in town

if you want to take a break from the sun and spend an afternoon in town, visit a charming little store in east hampton called the little east. stock up on your minnow for summer and tell them we sent you!

montauk x minnow surf camp details