Get away from it all! If someone told you that you could have a “private” piece of coastline in Montauk in August how could you turn that down. That coastline is part of “The End of the World” or Culloden Point Beach. With it’s northern sandy and rocky exposures this beach’s big cliffs allow for expansive views of Rocky Point, Gardner’s Island, Plum Gut, Fischer’s Island and the Connecticut Coastline.
Tired of lounging? Take a walk to the west and the beach will lead you into Fort Pond bay around multiple points and coves. Find every sea born treasure imaginable.
A little history: Culloden Point gets its name because it is the resting place of the HMS Culloden, a British Warship that ran aground in 1781. This also makes it a special dive spot. For more history, you can visit the Montauk Lighthouse Museum.
To get there: Take Flamingo Rd. to the West Lake intersection, and make two lefts onto Soundview Dr. Take Soundview all the way down to the end onto the one lane dirt road which will bring you right to the Culloden Point parking entrance. A beach sticker is required. Park is open from Sunrise to Sunset. Be prepared for a long, steep staircase but worth the trip.
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