# Montauk Lighthouse > Large, imposing lighthouse with a narrow spiral staircase leads to a small balcony offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic waves and surrounding area. The atmosphere is peaceful and serene, ideal for relaxing and enjoying timeless scenery. Grounds include a museum and gift shop, adding an educational and historical dimension to the visit. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MontaukLighthouse - Address: 2000 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, New York, United States - Website: https://montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse/ - Google rating: 4.8 (277 reviews) ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Interesting — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Beach — 10/10 - Meditation Spot — 10/10 - Historical Sites — 9.8/10 - Nice View — 9.8/10 - Scenic Views — 9.8/10 - Museums — 9.1/10 - Sunrise — 9/10 - Bathroom — 8.3/10 - Parks — 7.8/10 - Parking Available — 5.9/10 ## What people say - "The view from the lighthouse is gorgeous and worth the climb." - "The sunrise here is beautiful and spectacular." - "The bathroom has 137 steps up to the top." ## Good to know - The parking fee is $8, valid for multiple entries throughout the day. - Admission costs $15 per person. - You cannot go outside at the top of the lighthouse; there's only a small doorway. - You can take a path around the lighthouse without entering the museum. - Active foghorns can be loud and might disturb young children during foggy conditions. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.