Montauk Point State Park

This narrow stretch of land becomes heavily wooded as it reaches into the Atlantic and forms Long Island's eastern tip. Here, seals gather and frolic on the shore. While not boasting the area's most hospitable swimming, Montauk Point does lay claim to what are, arguably, the island's best surf-fishing waters. Picnic shelters are available, and the Point offers hiking trails that become cross-country skiing paths in the winter. Fishing and hunting are permitted in-season only. The Point is also home to the famous Montauk Lighthouse.