The bay beaches of Montauk face Block Island Sound and Fort Pond Bay, offering calm waters and dramatic views of the Montauk Lighthouse area.
19) Navy Road Beaches
Remote beaches accessed from Navy Road in Montauk. Quiet and rarely crowded, with good fishing and shell collecting.
20) Culloden Point
A rocky point named after the British warship HMS Culloden, which ran aground here in 1781. The wreck is now a popular dive site. Beautiful views of Block Island Sound.
21) Gin Beach
A popular local beach at the tip of Montauk’s North Shore. Good for swimming in calm bay waters. Named for the rum-running activity that once took place here during Prohibition.
22) Oyster Pond and Shagwong Point
A scenic area between Fort Pond Bay and Block Island Sound. Rich in shellfish and birdlife. Access requires a hike through scrubland.
23) North Road beaches
A series of small beach access points along North Road (Route 27) in Montauk. Rocky shores with good fishing spots.