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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.