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Montauk Essential Info
Overview
Montauk is a hamlet in East Hampton on Long Island in New York
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
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Fun Facts
- Montauk is the self proclaimed "Surfcasting Capital of the World:.
- In 1942, four German spies land on Amagansett beach from a German U-Boat. They are eventually caught.
- The Montauk Point Light was the first lighthouse in New York state and is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.
- Montauk is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York state.
- The character Quint from the movie Jaws, played by Robert Shaw, was based on Frank Mundus, a shark hunter from Montauk. In the movie, Quint mentions he "caught a 16-footer shark off of Montauk."
Popular Foods
- Steamed Lobster
- Giant Clam Bake