
1. Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina
This lux property was a crown jewel in Carl Fisher’s vision of turning Montauk into a well-to-do playground. On a private waterfront, this resort from circa 1928 charms with luxe accommodations, a prize marina and cuisine sourced from local farms and waters. It holds 107 guest rooms, 22 villa rooms and one harbor-view suite; they all possess scenic water or resort views, 40-inch LCD TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy amenities ranging from daily beach cabanas to a fitness center to a private beach lake to paddleboards, bicycles and kayaks. Its marina holds 232 slips with a craft capacity of 220 feet and a maximum 12-foot draft, plus it offers boaters access to both its amenities and the resort’s. 32 Star Island Rd (631-668-3100, montaukyachtclub.com)