By Mike Wright Photos by Chris Paparo / @fishguyphotos Summers in Montauk are already peaceful, playful, and visually stunning. How about adding some of nature’s most spectacular creatures, humpback whales,…
By Mike Wright Outstanding fishing the last few years in and off Montauk continues to inspire anglers with the realistic chance of taking home “keeper” sea bass, fluke, and…
Winick Fine Jewelry, on Main Street just east of the circle, is naturally Montauk chill. It should be, after all, because its owners, Richie and Sandra Winick, have been in…
by Dave Davis What many visitors may not know prior to arriving in Montauk, is that there exists an oasis of fertile land, a “place for growth” if you will,…
Story and photos by Gaelin Rosenwaks Montauk’s own Gaelin Rosenwaks, world renowned marine scientist and ocean explorer who has worked alongside Sir Richard Branson and Fabien Cousteau, is an…
A new beach in 21 days, hope you didn’t blink. By Mike Wright Summer in Montauk and The Hamptons has always revolved around the ocean beaches. Even if your…
Montauk Fishing On Fire in 2022 2022 is shaping up to be gangbusters for Montauk fishermen! Along with a steadily expanding near-shore bluefin tuna fishery and the outstanding bottom fishing…
Historic LighthouseFortification Continues, Nears Half-Way Mark in 2022 By Debbie Tuma After almost a year of construction, the massive rock revetment project shoring up the Montauk Lighthouse is almost at…
TRI, TRI AGAIN Here’s another morsel of Montauk swagger…it’s one of the birthplaces of what was to become an Olympic sport, the Triathlon. Specifically, the two places where Triathlon originated…
It Takes a Village Mesmerizing, serene Montauk, humble in its limitless appeal mere hours from NYC, has always lured visitors and well-heeled homebuyers from all corners of the globe. The…
A much-anticipated modernization of the Montauk Library has yielded a brand-new children’s wing, family room, teen area, sound studio, local history center, book sale room, and three exterior spaces with…
The 20-year-old hangout will be one of the best skate parks in the east after a million-dollar makeover. As if Montauk wasn’t hot enough already… By Cailin Riley One of…
The iconic symbol of Montauk, our historic lighthouse, is undergoing its most important fortification project ever, ensuring she will stand safe and proud for many generations to come. By Debbie…
Transcendental Meditation, OK Anywhere, is Special in Montauk By Cailin Riley One of the world’s most renowned teachers of TM discovered Montauk during the pandemic. He, too, is now in…
Are you thinking, what does that mean …? Good, you’re thinking and that alone may save your life some day … imagine that, being able to make a good choice in what may be a life threatening situation … Does that have your attention ? Okay then …
Photo by Liane Curtis Hangin’ Ten with AWOW By Dave Davis Here in Montauk, the ocean attracts countless visitors to its shores each year for a variety of pleasures: world-class…
By Debbie Tuma History to be Laid with a New LIGHTHOUSE REVETMENT The Montauk Lighthouse, besieged by the relentlessly encroaching Atlantic, will soon receive a defense for the ages. Fingers…
The History & Legend of Camp Hero Story & photos by Laura Weir One of Montauk’s most historical places is also its most mysterious…and under-appreciated, for both its beauty and…
Mike Wright on his way to work. Welcome to the Surfcasting Capital of the World! By Mike Wright Right here in Montauk, acre-sized schools of striped bass thrash the surface…
WALK-IN SPECIAL – Come in to any Cave and show your active student or educator ID. If there is room in the session, a spot is yours! Reservations are walk-in…
3.23/MON – Excellent Jam Night! Pro open mic night with Joe Delia, Klyph Black and surprise guests. SATURDAYS – Live music with Manny!
WEEKENDS IN March – Now through March, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a leisurely beach walk to an area where up to five species of seals can…
3.7/SAT –17th Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner at Shagwong Tavern3.20/FRI – Annual Grand Marshal’s Luncheon at Gurney’s Montauk3.22/SUN – 58th Annual Parade Montauk Chamber Soup SaleThe Point Bar &…
As Montauk continues to navigate the winds of change, there’s one thing that has remained steadfast throughout our enviable seaside community; an unwavering, devoted group of like-minded souls who are resolute when it comes to aiding and assisting their own.
The Montauk Salt Cave is no fad as all its loyal followers will attest. I decided to find out for myself.
As Montauk continues to navigate the winds of change, there’s one thing that has remained steadfast throughout our enviable seaside community; an unwavering, devoted group of like-minded souls who are resolute when it comes to aiding and assisting their own.
As Montauk continues to navigate the winds of change, there’s one thing that has remained steadfast throughout our enviable seaside community; an unwavering, devoted group of like-minded souls who are resolute when it comes to aiding and assisting their own.
As Montauk continues to navigate the winds of change, there’s one thing that has remained steadfast throughout our enviable seaside community; an unwavering, devoted group of like-minded souls who are resolute when it comes to aiding and assisting their own.
As Montauk continues to navigate the winds of change, there’s one thing that has remained steadfast throughout our enviable seaside community; an unwavering, devoted group of like-minded souls who are resolute when it comes to aiding and assisting their own.
As Montauk continues to navigate the winds of change, there’s one thing that has remained steadfast throughout our enviable seaside community; an unwavering, devoted group of like-minded souls who are resolute when it comes to aiding and assisting their own.
Carol was well-known as a long-time local and the former founder and publisher of this magazine, On Montauk, for 25 years. During that time, she also published the “Greenport Visitors Guide.”
Greg Donohue, long-time erosion control expert at the Montauk Lighthouse, proudly holds up the plans for a final revetment stabilization project due to start in September 2019, after 30 years in the making.
Ocean Rescuer, lifeguard and surfer Bob Miller has imparted his water and surfing wisdom with On Montauk all through 2018.
Explorer, Fisherwoman, and Filmmaker Gaelin Rosenwaks has done more in life to help our oceans and its wildlife than anyone you’ll ever meet…even in bigger-than-life Montauk. She’s a living legend, right under your snorkel.
The natural beauty of some of the End’s most unique spots will give your body and brain a serious reboot.
Ocean Rescuer Bob Miller has spent a life on water; teaching, lifeguarding, coaching…and surfing. With decades of experience under his belt, he’s imparting some important advice on how to keep it together on the water for On Montauk in 2018. In our spring issue he highlighted the importance of water safety and knowing your surrounding near/on the water (see his article at onmontauk.com). Here, for the summer issue, he tauks surfing etiquette. Read on and stay tuned for his next piece in the fall/winter edition.
Kate Usher and The Sturdy Souls, Young Guns of the Montauk Music Scene, are a new breed of performer defining a generation at the End.
Pretend for a second that you could wander off the beach in downtown Montauk and hit a casual, delicious eatery with a huge assortment of fresh, affordable seafood dishes that you could take out or enjoy at curbside tables with family and friends.
Ocean Rescuer Bob Miller has spent a life on water; teaching, lifeguarding, coaching…and surfing. With decades of experience under his belt, he imparts some critical water safety advice in this spring 2018 issue of On Montauk.
When Nancy Atlas is not performing on stages throughout the Hamptons, this rockin,’ guitar-playing singer and songwriter seeks refuge in the natural wonders of the East End.
Montauk has a deep bench of heroes. It lures the brave and adventurous. People have never come here to fade away, they’ve come with energy and to embrace a passion, whatever it is…Montauk feeds many.
Throughout his life, Bob has spent almost as much time on the water as on land. Perhaps because he’s the water sign of Scorpio, but more likely because he just loves the rush of surfing, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and everything else he can do on the water.
4 Bed, 2.5 Bath with heated pool, jacuzzi & poolhouse in Montauk’s Hither Hills RR #16-742 / LIFE SAVING AED “DEFIBRILLATOR” ON PROPERTY WALK TO MONTAUK’S BEST OCEAN BEACH AND…
Here we lie on ergonomic lounge chairs, covered in soft red blankets, taking deep breaths of the world’s purest healing salt in the Montauk Salt Cave. In this dark, serene space we can only see a soft orange and red glow on the walls emanating from the salt lamps around us. Overhead, in a roof made of 8 tons of salt from the Himalayan Mountains of Pakistan, are hundreds of tiny shining white lights that look like stars twinkling in the night sky.
Here we go!! The excitement, rush, sleepless nights, missed work, exhausting disappointment, and raw exhilaration of fall fishing in Montauk is upon us. Bass in the rips, on the rocks, under the light…albies exploding bait everywhere, monster blues pushing bunker onto the beach, arms turned to jelly…you know the routine. Fall fishing… yet another reason to love it here at the End.
At a young age, Montauker Laura Cisco couldn’t stop moving. “I remember standing in front of the glass oven door in my family’s kitchen, working on my dance moves. It was all I ever wanted to do,” she says. “When I was eight my family moved to Montauk from Queens. There weren’t any dance classes or studios then so my Mom would drive me back and forth to Queens just so I could follow my passion,” she recalled.
One stylish girl after another walked by as I watched Days of Wild play at Atlantic Terrace with my family. The kids love running around the open, safe courtyard at Terrace; all the better if they have a fun band playing that I can enjoy with friends. I figured all the lovelies were going to the bohemian boutique, NIBI-MTK, tucked into the north side of the great lawn and, upon closer inspection, I was right. I had met NIBI’s owner and designer Kristin Sheeler at a party in 2016 and figured I’d go say Hi to see what all the traffic was about.
Henry Uihlein (pronounced “You Line”) sat behind his desk at Uihlein’s Marina, taking one phone call after another. “Yes, the fishing’s good, we can rent you a boat. If you have experience and the weather’s good you can go to the lighthouse,” he said. “Yes, we have bait.” Another phone call. “We have jet skis, water skis, wake boarding….”
A soft pink glow settled over the water at Harvest on Fort Pond, enchanting diners from almost every window at 7 pm one Wednesday in May. We could tell this large yet warm restaurant in Montauk was popular as even mid-week there was about an hour wait.
My dining partner and I cruised through a cozy cocktail area outside the main bar where people sat on high tables eating, or drinking. The bar had a lively crowd in this sophisticated dining spot. The manager, Brienne, seated us at a table for two in the back facing the amazing Fort Pond landscape. Part of the beauty of Montauk is its magical lighting. We watched the last rays of sun slip behind the watery horizon, leaving only streaks of lavender and pink. So far so good.
A respectable selection of a rather niche product is incongruously displayed behind the counter in Jimmy Martell’s quaint, nostalgic store on Main Street, which for decades has supplied Montauk with a broad range of traditional staples such as stationary, gifts, greeting cards, newspapers, beach chairs, umbrellas, maps, hiking books, candy, toys, games and nautical gifts. Enter cigars, and Cuban ones at that.
The Montauk Airport was constructed in 1957 to improve access to the hamlet by Perry Duryea Jr, who often piloted his own plane between Montauk and Albany while serving as a member of the New York State Assembly.
Today, the airport, which is out near the end of East Lake Drive, is used by recreational pilots, weekenders, beach day trippers, sport fishermen, golfers… and yes, a celebrity or two, who fly in to enjoy our beautiful hamlet in season. KMTP mainly serves the local community and its seasonal visitors, much like the small airports of Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod.
Montauk Vacation Libation Spring picks from Whites Trending at Whites this spring are four movers that should provide versatility in case we get some cold spells. So enjoy, be safe…
A Tale Of Two Sisters Bookshop is run by Montauk natives Laura and Keri Marino. The talented sisters give art, individual guitar, and piano lessons. The cozy shop holds book readings, serves as a gallery featuring monthly artists, and yoga studio with classes serving all abilities. Visit Facebook & Instagram for schedules and events, or call.
Welcome to Montauk Letter from the New Editors By Carter and Kay Tyler Welcome to Montauk, the End. You’re lucky to be here. That’s not a misprint. You’re lucky to…
James Katsipis, Montauk born and raised, is obsessed with the End. She’s in his blood and he will never leave her.
Montauk Lighthouse Revetment Overhaul Planned Don’t worry surfcasters, access to remain By Debbie Tuma Just in time for Earth Day 2017, plans are now in the works to further stabilize…
Thar She Blows, Off Montauk By Liam Sullivan Deepwater Wind, the company that recently installed five wind turbines off the coast of Block Island, is now planning a project, dubbed…
A Local Skater Relates after Park gets some Love by Colin Ryan A Local Skater Relates after Park gets some Love by Colin Ryan Montauk Skate Park is a great…
Happy 50th, John’s Drive-In! Montauk institution John’s Drive-In is still hot at 50 as owner Dave Rutkowski nurtures the icon’s perfect formula: great comfort food, nostalgia, and Montauk serendipity. By…
Meet a Montauker: Alice Houseknecht Doing Good Things with East Deck Proceeds, in Montauk by Liam Sullivan and Carter Randolph Tyler As a child, Alice Houseknecht, née Watson, and her…
