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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Beach of the Week~ “The End of the World”
Thursday, August 27th, 2009Beach of the Week: Gin Beach
Friday, August 7th, 2009
In August, when the ocean beaches fill up it is a perfect time to head down East Lake Drive to Gin Beach. Gin Beach offers all of the amenities one could want without the crowds! Lifeguards are on duty from 10am -5 pm, there are bathrooms and showers and a good size parking lot. The beach is wide and long with water from the Block Island Sound which is calmer than the ocean with some movement more from the boats.
Stop at Gin Beach Market for some natural delights and forgotten beach toys. Gin Beach offers something for everyone — Montauk Harbor Inlet is to the left so there is much to see! Your little fisherman could fish off the jetties while your boat enthusiast will see a variety of beauties passing by. The explorer could walk for miles towards the Lighthouse, about 4 to be exact, passing camping trailers and their denizens along the way. Rocks and shells are in abundance with an occasional piece of driftwood to play on. If you’d like to go out to lunch or have an early dinner, stop at Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Cafe for some live music and tasty food! Other restaurants nearby include Fish Bar and The Inlet Seafood Restaurant. Parking Stickers are required.
We Love Camp Hero and Hither Hills State Park.
Thursday, May 28th, 2009The weekend after Memorial Day is always a good one to connect back in with the things many of us enjoy most about Montauk- the sand, the surf and nature! The weather forecast for this weekend is partly sunny and in the high sixties- perfect days for some beach, some hiking, picnicking and a good playground.
Some things to know about each of these places:
Hither Hills State Park 
- Wonderful playground
- Clean bathrooms
- On the ocean
- Picnic tables
- Hiking/biking trails
- The fee in season is $8 per car
Directions: Take Old Montauk Highway west and look for the sign about 1 mile in from the Stretch.
Camp Hero
- Walking/Hiking/biking trails
- Beautiful Ocean views from the cliffs (Look east to see Block Island)
- Picnic tables
- Bathrooms near picnic tables
- Great History- WWII Bunkers and Radar Tower
Directions: Take 27 almost all the way to the Lighthouse and enter on the right with a parking permit or park at the Lighthouse for $6. This will be a little bit of a walk.
My friend and I like to pack up the kids, some lunch and snacks and make a day of it. We get some exercise in and the kids have exhausting fun.
