Where is Montauk Point Light?

Montauk Point Light is in Montauk, New York, on the Atlantic Coast. New York’s first lighthouse (1796), at the very tip of Long Island.

What makes Montauk Point Light worth visiting?

New York’s first lighthouse (1796), at the very tip of Long Island — one of America’s most iconic lighthouses and a stop on the coast-to-coast lighthouse chase.

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Montauk Point Light

Montauk, New York

WhereMontauk, NY

CoastAtlantic Coast

Why it belongs on the chase

New York’s first lighthouse (1796), at the very tip of Long Island.

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Tower access, climbing hours, and ferry/tide timing vary by season — check the light’s official site before you go.

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