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Huh, what? Never heard that.

Yes, for sure!

Yea, love going there. Thanks for sharing.

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it. Where in the video are you?

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for your comments. Which LI beach did you visit? Where have you been that's better? Please share.

Thanks Glenn!

Thanks Eric! It's been great sharing these places with you.

Yea, it really is a great place! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing, it really is a beautiful place!

c-mon, what are you afraid of? lol

Thanks. I’ll let the drone pilot know.

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ve heard about Joni’s and will have to try there next time we’re in town.

Actually, I’ve lived on Long Island my entire life and visited many many beaches. Which smaller beaches have you been to that are worth mentioning? Do tell.

@@PaulBalzano Likewise. There are literally dozens of town beaches that could qualify - Primarily because you get peace and quiet, instead of chaos and crowds. But you still have playgrounds for kids, a place to eat, and tidy bathrooms. Won't discuss my local beaches, because then I'm revealing (with pretty tight accuracy) where I live... Also love the fire island beaches that you can only reach via ferry such as Ocean Beach. And also really like Sunken Meadow State Park. A lot of LIers do not bother to travel to the Hamptons or Montauk to visit a beach. There's literally no need at all.

​@SherryeGlaser I'm lookin for a quiet family beach like you mentioned to take my 4 kids. Can you please recommend a few?.

Awesome, you’re gonna love it!

Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience!

You’re welcome. Hope you enjoyed the video.

Hi Andrew, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on so many of my videos. As a licensed drone pilot, I do hope you enjoyed the content and especially the aerial shots.

Thanks for all of the comments you've provided on my videos. I hope you are enjoying them!

Well, you really don't have to be a millionaire to enjoy the beauty of Long Island beaches.

Well, not all of them. lol

@@user-oo3qb4cy3m Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for your comments. I'll have to check out the playhouse when I return.

Thanks for your comments. What took you so long to come back?

@@PaulBalzano I was fortunate to have had relatives who lived and worked in Montauk year round, and I loved the place. My uncle, in fact, worked at the old Montauk Manor when it was still a functioning hotel in the early 1960's. I lived in Montauk for a couple of years in the mid 70's, was involved with the NY Ocean Science Lab on Fort Pond Bay (it's now a gated condominium development), and became part of the local fishing fraternity. My relative passed away in the early 90's; after that, if I wanted to come, I would have been on my own. My job as a teacher gave me lots of time off during the summer, but I refused to be part of the Memorial Day to Labour Day high-season tourist throng. When I retired in 2019, I wanted to show my partner the place I had talked about so often, and we came for a week in late September. Happily, the parks were still the same, and we walked miles to my old fishing spots around the lighthouse, in Hither Hills and at Napeague. We avoided the boutiques in town, but we did have to go a couple of times to the Montauk IGA. I always remembered it as being expensive, but the prices now were truly eye-popping. There must be people in town working for minimum wage: it is beyond me how they can survive, unless they have at least two jobs and live crammed into substandard quarters. I had been looking forward to dinner at Gosman's in the harbour, but first we took a stroll through their fish house. The prices for fresh flounder, bass, etc. were ridiculous. I live inland more than 400 miles as the crow flies from the sea, and I can purchase the same fresh fish at home for less than at Gosman's dockside market! I was so angry that I immediately said to hell with the idea of going to the restaurant. The happiest part of the trip was driving up the west side of Fort Pond Bay, to the old "Hangar Dock" near Rocky Point. My father took me fishing there when I was a very small boy; we caught blowfish and the occasional flounder. Then the road was closed off, and remained that way for decades. The road has been reopened, the pier refurbished, and being able to walk out on it again made me very emotional. Another special experience was driving along the back roads at Promised Land. We visited the public ramp where I used to launch my boat to fish for fluke off of Napeague. The ramp hadn't changed much ... still treacherous with a west wind and incoming tide! We had a wonderful chat there with a man who was working on his boat, just like we had chatted earlier with a surfcaster in the lighthouse parking lot. I have always enjoyed the company of fishermen, particularly surfcasters and small boat do-it-yourself types. Salt of the earth! I am glad I went, but it is a shame the way Montauk has priced itself beyond the reach of the people I used to know. The way I see it, if the only grocery store in town is expensive, and the gas stations are expensive, every other merchant who eats food and buys gas has to raise their prices just to survive. The whole thing snowballs, and the result is that the town changes into one that only the very well-off can afford to visit. Too bad! Paul, any comments? I'd love to hear your perspective, but as a local, not a guide for tourists.

@@user-pw7iw1hu9n Thanks for sharing your Montauk experiences. Even with all of the changes, Montauk continues to be the best beach town on Long Island. I personally have many cherished memories from spending time there with my family, and will continue to visit when I need a quick getaway.

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

@@PaulBalzano YW

@@8.4V10 What are you waiting for? It’s a great place to visit!

Thanks for your comments. It really is a great place and hope you enjoy your trip.

Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to check it out.

Thanks very much for your comments and recommendations!

Thanks Thomas, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Bob! Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Tom, you wouldn’t be disappointed.

Indeed!

Thanks for your comments and sharing your experiences.

Yes it is!

I found Cupsogue Beach to have the cleanest waters. Having said that, it changes based on wind and weather. It also seems that the further east you go, the cleaner the water you'll find.

@@PaulBalzano Can confirm. As a native to LI, it's absolutely more clear water out east. The water is frequently a 'turqoise' color when you go east of Moriches. It's rare to see any nice color to the west of Moriches.

Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it.

Yea, it’s actually a great time to be there with few crowds and great weather in mornings and evenings. Noontime can be rather toasty.

@@PaulBalzano Flying into ft Lauderdale in the morning then renting a house in bonita springs. First time trying a rental house! Lol Hopefully the weather is good, Heard something about flooding down there. Ready to get there! Take care. 🌊 🎣

Yea, love it there. Thanks for sharing.

Was there last weekend and the water this time of year is amazing, clear, calm and refreshing!