Beachside Escape thru October

Visitors to Long Island’s South Shore can lie on the beach, bike to the lighthouse and explore the village of Montauk from this beachside hotel.

Rooms at the Beach Plum Resort have an efficiency kitchen, perfect for making breakfast, and a private deck to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the waves break on the beach.

Take a 15-minute stroll into town, where you can explore local shops, grab lunch, and rent bicycles for the weekend. Strap on a helmet, and spend the day riding through any of the six state parks in Montauk. The famous Montauk lighthouse – New York state’s oldest lighthouse, at the very end of Long Island – is 6 miles from town.

Catch the sunset on the north side of the fork, and head home to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean.

Just across the street, a dune-linedpath leads to the beach. More adventurous beach goers should be sure to visit Ditch Plains – a 15-minute bike ride from the hotel, this popular surfing spot is one of Coastal Living’s 21 Best Beaches.

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