Montauk Point Light

Montauk Point Light is a lighthouse at the easternmost tip of Long Island standing 34 meters tall. The structure sits on a limestone bluff and is surrounded by grounds that include the restored keeper's house and a museum.

The government authorized construction of this lighthouse in 1792, making it the first built in New York State. It has served as a navigation marker for ships traveling Atlantic waters for over two centuries.

The lighthouse represents maritime tradition on Long Island and draws visitors interested in learning about the region's seafaring heritage. The keeper's house museum tells stories about the lives of lighthouse keepers and their families who lived there.

Visitors can climb a spiral staircase to reach the top and enjoy views across the Atlantic. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the stairs are narrow and somewhat steep.

Coastal erosion threatened to push the structure into the sea during the 1960s until innovative stabilization techniques rescued it from collapse. A textile designer played a key role in developing these lifesaving methods.

Location: East Hampton

Architects: John McComb Jr.

Height: 34 m

GPS coordinates: 41.07097,-71.85709

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49