I would like to spend a long weekend in Montauk. I am looking for something moderately priced, clean and near the beach. I have never been there before so I need some guidance and some suggestions about the area and places to eat, shop, etc.

Thanks!

Why not post this in the U.S. Forum where many more folks who may know something about that island will see it? I see you only posted here.

I'm not that saavy and I guess I did not realize where I was posting but I believe the Team at Fodor's moved my post. Thanks for your input.

Thanks, I will check that place out. Someone told me about Gurney's but I read and it seems very old - maybe it was refurbished, not sure yet. The other place I eard about was the Montauk Beach House. Ever heard of them?

Gurney's has become an upscale spa....you are looking at $300 minumum per night for most dates...they did do a big reno a few years ago but I have not been there in years.....we are oon the North fork...very different ambience.

Does it have to be Montauk?

https://www.gurneysresorts.com/montauk/

Weekends on both the North Fork and South Fork during June-September are high season (read as expensive) and also sell out rapidly.

No, I was just under the impression from talking to people that it might be more reasonable there and we could be on the water. Maybe I am fooling myself with the word "moderately priced" and maybe I should consider the fall instead of the summer. Do you have a suggestion other than Montauk on Long Island?

Montauk has become very fashhionable and there are no bargains left. You might look at the North Fork.. See if you can find a B&B in East Marion or Greenport, and then you can be within easy reach of restaurants and (often rocky) beaches.

Further East The Orient Inn is lovely and I have put up relatives there..you need a bike or a car to get around from there, although the innkeepers serve a lovely breakfast and dinner with prior arrangement. The man of the couplel who own the place is a jazz musician and both owners are truly lovely.

https://www.orientinn-ny.com

Duncan Inn ( a fancied up former motel) in Jamesport on the North Fork may be OK. They only take reservations directly (no rooms in season via online agencies). You will need to have a car to do anything on the North Fork.