miles long and three miles wide, lies between
Block Island Sound on the north and the Atlan-
tic Ocean on the south. Almost two-thirds of
Montauk's 13,500 acres have been set aside as
public parkland or preserve areas.
70's by day, going down to the high 60's to
low 70's by night. Prevailing winds from the
Southwest keep even the higher temperatures
comfortable. Water temperatures average in
the 70's in summer. Spring arrives late due to
the ocean's moderating effect on temperature,
which also causes fall to linger into November.
shirts are required at most stores and restau-
rants, none require jackets and ties. Nights can
be chilly; pack a warm sweatshirt or sweater,
even in the summer.
ber of Commerce (668-2428) mans an infor-
mation offi ce across from the Village Green.
They answer most questions, help you obtain
lodging, and also sponsor numerous events
throughout the year. montaukchamber.com
with local news and events, oldies and live
local programming; WPPB, 88.3FM, Peconic
Public Broadcasting, offers local news and
NPR staples. WBEA, Beach 101.7 FM, plays top
40; and WSUF, 89.9FM, airs NPR news and
classical music. On TV, Channel 78, WVVH,
airs local programming. Four weekly news-
pendent, The East Hampton Press, and Dan's
Papers cover local Montauk and general news.
Highway just east of the Village, offers read-
ing rooms, gardens, computers, a theater,
plus an upper level with spectacular ocean
views. The library plans events throughout
the year for adults and children. A nonresident
card, valid for one year, costs $30 (668-3377).
montauklibrary.org
offi ce in the Montauk Playhouse building (next
to the Fire Department) to handle beach per-
mits and other routine transactions (668-5081).
Open from 9am - 4pm weekdays; Saturday
mornings 9:30am-11:30am, only from mid-
March through the end of June.
Montauk Highway and South Euclid St. in the
Village, handles all police matters (537-7575).
located at 699 Main Street in the Village (668-
3705), offers comprehensive primary medical
care for all ages. The Montauk Fire Department
provides ambulance service to the nearest hos-
pital in Southampton. For emergencies dial 911.
an animal vet practice offering a full range of
veterinary service for your pets. By appoint-
ment only. Phone: 631-238-5171
Therese of Lisieux (668-2200), has Saturday
night and Sunday morning masses. The Mon-
tauk Community Church (Protestant) holds
Sunday morning services and hosts a summer
bible school (668-2022). Call for times of ser-
vices as they vary throughout the year. More
churches and synagogues are found in the sur-
rounding Villages.
streets. Watch for time limits. There are three
public parking lots in the Village, one oppo-
site the post offi ce, one on South Elmwood
Avenue at Embassy Street, and one by the
Hampton Jitney stop on South Euclid Street.
More public parking is provided by Gosman's
Dock Restaurant at Montauk Harbor.